Farming bodies and experts met in Newcastle last week for the second hearing of the Inquiry into the spread of Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA).
Representatives from NSW Farmers and Grain Producers Australia shared their perspectives on the potential biosecurity emergency that the fire ants represent, while Texas-based entomologist Dr Robert Puckett shared wisdom gained from the United State’s war with RIFA.
It seems all is not lost when it comes to ridding Australia of the fiery pest…