South Australian businesses and greenhouses tested as part of tomato virus control plan

MORE than 1000 samples have been collected and 78 South Australian greenhouses tested as biosecurity authorities try to contain tomato brown rugose fruit virus. It has been more than a week since the virus was found at two properties in the Northern Adelaide Plains region. The South Australian Department of Primary Industries and Regions' (PIRSA) first and only statement on the disease was on August 19. The department has established a sub-page to its own internet site with details and updates on the situation. According to the page, contract tracing has identified 15 businesses, including 78 greenhouses, requiring testing. As of August 28, 1000 samples have been collected. The detection has prompted interstate border control measures, with the Queensland government issuing a Movement Control Order (MCO) suspending the movement of tomato seeds, tomato seedlings and tomato fruit into Queensland from SA from August 24. Western Australia has placed an interim measure on any fruit and ...