Media release no.
Farm biosecurity has come under worldwide scrutiny in recent months, as the vast ramifications of the recent UK Foot and Mouth Disease become apparent. The outbreak of this highly contagious disease has highlighted the increasing importance of maintaining adequate farm hygiene practices. But Mr Delane said there was still a long way to go. Such a tragedy could easily happen in WA, if integrated biosecurity and protection measures were not embraced by producers, agribusiness, agencies and every section of the community. Mr Delane said the value of the State's agriculture industry was closely tied to WA's 'clean and green' status.