Inspecting and cleaning machinery to prevent the spread of weeds, pests and diseases.
Every movement of machinery, vehicles and equipment creates the potential to spread weeds, pests and diseases. Soil, plant material and contaminated water can easily be transported between properties, regions and industries, creating significant economic and environmental consequences.
Machinery Hygiene provides practical, step-by-step guidance on inspecting, cleaning and managing machinery to help reduce biosecurity risks. It covers common contamination pathways, risk assessment, vehicle inspection procedures, washdown techniques, sample collection and disposal of contaminated material.
The guide includes Australian case studies featuring Giant Parramatta Grass, Parthenium Weed, Salvinia, Serrated Tussock, Lupin Anthracnose, Potato Cyst Nematode and Grape Phylloxera, helping readers understand how biosecurity threats spread and how they can be prevented.
Written for with a focus on agricultural and land management industries in NSW, this updated second edition is a useful book for anyone responsible for machinery, vehicles and equipment operating across multiple areas.
| Title | Machinery hygiene |
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| Author(s) | Jennifer Laffan, Steven Honeywood |
| Pages | 90 |
| ISBN | 9781865160443 |
| Catalogue number | B941 |
| Year published | 2026 |
| Publisher | NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development |
| Price | $30.00AUD (inc GST) |
| Paperback / Hardback - $30.00 | Buy now |
| eBook - $15.00 (iPad/iPhone) |
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