{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Seed and Grain Readiness and Response - Arable Biosecurity","home_page_url":"https://sgrr.org.nz","description":"Seed and Grain Readiness and Response - Arable Biosecurity","author":{"name":"Seed and Grain Readiness and Response - Arable Biosecurity"},"items":[{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/black-grass-update-%E2%80%93-marchapril-2026","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/Black-grass%20seedlings%20(1).jpg\"/><p>Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is one of the world’s most challenging grass weeds in temperate cropping systems. It is well known in the UK and Europe for reducing yields, disrupting rotations, and developing herbi...</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/black-grass-update-%E2%80%93-marchapril-2026","title":"Black-grass Update – March/April 2026","summary":"Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is one of the world’s most challenging grass weeds in temperate cropping systems. It is well known in the UK and Europe for reducing yields, disrupting rotations, and developing herbi...","date_modified":"2026-03-26T22:30:11Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/ghost-snail-detection-in-australia-raises-awareness-for-nz-arable","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/ghost-snail.jpg\"/><p>A recent detection of the ghost snail Bulimulus sporadicus (synonym Bulimulus bonariensis) at the Port of Brisbane has placed this species firmly on the biosecurity radar for New Zealand. While not yet present in New Zea...</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/ghost-snail-detection-in-australia-raises-awareness-for-nz-arable","title":"Ghost Snail Detection in Australia Raises Awareness for NZ Arable","summary":"A recent detection of the ghost snail Bulimulus sporadicus (synonym Bulimulus bonariensis) at the Port of Brisbane has placed this species firmly on the biosecurity radar for New Zealand. While not yet present in New Zea...","date_modified":"2026-03-26T21:13:02Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/new-ai-technology-strengthens-yellow-legged-hornet-response","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/Hornet%20nest-e9b6c79.png\"/><p>Biosecurity New Zealand is strengthening its yellow-legged hornet response in Auckland with new AI-enabled cameras. These will be used at feeding stations to track hornet movement and improve nest detection. The technolo...</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/new-ai-technology-strengthens-yellow-legged-hornet-response","title":"New AI Technology Strengthens Yellow-Legged Hornet Response","summary":"Biosecurity New Zealand is strengthening its yellow-legged hornet response in Auckland with new AI-enabled cameras. These will be used at feeding stations to track hornet movement and improve nest detection. The technolo...","date_modified":"2026-03-26T20:20:40Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/webinar---biosecurity-levy-amendment","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/Screenshot%202026-02-15%20132857.png\"/><p>Proposal to amend the Seed Readiness and Response (SGRR) levy – We need your feedback</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/webinar---biosecurity-levy-amendment","title":"Webinar - Biosecurity levy amendment","summary":"Proposal to amend the Seed Readiness and Response (SGRR) levy – We need your feedback","date_modified":"2026-02-15T00:30:52Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/early-detection-of-brown-marmorated-stink-bug","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/BMSB%203%20v3.0%20(1).jpg\"/><p>A single male brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been detected in a surveillance trap in Ōrākei, Auckland. The find was made on Tuesday 3 February, during routine monitoring.</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/early-detection-of-brown-marmorated-stink-bug","title":"Early detection of brown marmorated stink bug ","summary":"A single male brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB) has been detected in a surveillance trap in Ōrākei, Auckland. The find was made on Tuesday 3 February, during routine monitoring.","date_modified":"2026-02-13T06:37:28Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/black-grass-update-%E2%80%93-december-2025","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/BG%20early%20flowering%20and%20stem%20extension.JPG\"/><p>Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is one of the world’s most serious grass weeds in temperate cropping systems. It is well known in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, where it has reduced yields, disrupted rotati...</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/black-grass-update-%E2%80%93-december-2025","title":"Black-grass update – December 2025","summary":"Black-grass (Alopecurus myosuroides) is one of the world’s most serious grass weeds in temperate cropping systems. It is well known in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, where it has reduced yields, disrupted rotati...","date_modified":"2025-12-03T19:32:12Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/biosecurity-new-zealand-steps-up-hunt-for-yellow-legged-hornets","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/Hornet%20v%20wasps%20hi-res.jpg\"/><p>Biosecurity New Zealand has ramped up its efforts to wipe out yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) after more detections on Auckland’s North Shore.</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/biosecurity-new-zealand-steps-up-hunt-for-yellow-legged-hornets","title":"Biosecurity New Zealand steps up hunt for yellow-legged hornets","summary":"Biosecurity New Zealand has ramped up its efforts to wipe out yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) after more detections on Auckland’s North Shore.","date_modified":"2025-11-30T03:42:18Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/yellow-legged-hornet-update","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/2025-11-01_Glenfield_B_(02).jpg\"/><p>Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing its response to the detection of Vespa velutina (yellow-legged hornet) in Auckland. Aucklanders, particularly those in the Glenfield and Birkdale areas, are urged to remain vigilant ...</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/yellow-legged-hornet-update","title":"Yellow-legged Hornet update","summary":"Biosecurity New Zealand is continuing its response to the detection of Vespa velutina (yellow-legged hornet) in Auckland. Aucklanders, particularly those in the Glenfield and Birkdale areas, are urged to remain vigilant ...","date_modified":"2025-11-18T04:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/simple-steps-big-impact-guarding-the-farm-border","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a527b878-c87f-4b39-bdc6-8cabd9ba0454/Putting%20up%20sign%20image%20b.jpg\"/><p>Strengthening Biosecurity at the Farm Gate: Lessons from the “Biosecurity – the Farm Border” Project</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/simple-steps-big-impact-guarding-the-farm-border","title":"Simple Steps, Big Impact: Guarding the Farm Border","summary":"Strengthening Biosecurity at the Farm Gate: Lessons from the “Biosecurity – the Farm Border” Project","date_modified":"2025-11-17T19:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/protecting-arable-crops-from-biosecurity-threats","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/14957\"/><p>A Secure Future for Our Crops: Understanding Biosecurity in Agriculture</p>","url":"https://sgrr.org.nz/news/f/protecting-arable-crops-from-biosecurity-threats","title":"Protecting Arable Crops from Biosecurity Threats","summary":"A Secure Future for Our Crops: Understanding Biosecurity in Agriculture","date_modified":"2025-11-14T04:09:26Z"}]}