Biosecurity Queensland has developed a new on-farm biosecurity check-in app, assisting visitors to manage and understand biosecurity risks before they enter agricultural properties.
Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries, Mark Furner said Farm Check-In was developed because “we face more biosecurity threats than any other State”.
“The application forms part of an on-farm biosecurity portal which includes information for farm biosecurity planning and advice for industry and landholders about accessing shared agricultural land,” Mr Furner said.
“Farm Check-In is designed to build awareness and encourage good biosecurity practices for all visitors moving on, between and off farms.”
He said by scanning a QR code at the farm gate, visitors accessed an online checklist to help them understand their general biosecurity obligation and identify biosecurity risks.
“Farm Check-in includes links to educational videos and information on good biosecurity practices such as clean-down methods for clothing, vehicles and machinery,” Mr Furner said.
“Property owners can install signs at their gate to encourage visitors to check-in before entering an agricultural property.”
The Minister said for properties with biosecurity management plans, the Farm Check-In could also be incorporated as a condition of entry, making it a legal requirement.
He said Biosecurity Queensland had also developed an on-farm biosecurity portal for reporting biosecurity pest and disease issues.
Mr Furner said the portal meant people could report a biosecurity concern online in one place instead of the previous multiple entry points.
Details in how to install the Farm Check-In app on a mobile device can be accessed at this PS News link.
