Background

Successful management of a biosecurity threat depends on the length of time between the initial occurrence and its subsequent identification and management measures. In northern Australia and its closest neighbouring country, the eastern regions of Indonesia, local community participation is a key driver in the management of pests and diseases, particularly as awareness and early reporting are important strategies in reducing the time taken to identify an incursion and minimise impacts. In Eastern Indonesia, the most important outcome of the improved identification and management of plant pests and diseases is poverty alleviation through food and income security. Better food and income security depends on improving the food and crops which are directly affected by plant pests and diseases.

The Australian Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity (CRC NPB) has formed a partnership to research the community management of plant biosecurity in northern Aus……

Funded By:

• Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity (CRCNPB)

• Charles Darwin University (CDU)
• Bursa Pengetahuan Kawasan Timur Indonesia (BaKTI)
• Jangkang Research Institute
• Social Partnerships in Learning

• Universitas Negeri Papua (UNIPA)
• Universitas Mahasaraswati (UNMAS)
• Universitas Nusa Cendana (UNDANA)
• Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana (UKSW)

• Universitas Pattimura (UNPATTI)
• Jaringan Peneliti Kawasan Timur Indonesia (JiKTI)
• Center for Eastern Indonesia Studies (CEIS)
• Forum Academia NTT