How would high priority pests be reported in the Western Australian grains industry

摘要: General surveillance activities have an important role in plant biosecurity for the early detection of pests (includes diseases) and demonstrating area freedom. Currently general information grains industry Western Australia is mainly collected though reports suspect high priority to state Department Agriculture Food (DAFWA). Little available on likelihood that members would report a pest, where who they to, factors influence their decisions pests. This study details survey conducted determine reporting practices relating pest diseases industry. Results indicate growers preferentially agricultural consultants local DAFWA staff; whereas researchers are more likely head office. Factors influenced participants’ included ability eradicate or disease, free examination samples desire about The ranking varied with individual had