Governments consider funding next phase of fire-ant eradication
The area moved from the suppression zone into active eradication, according to Reece Pianta.
Australian agriculture ministers agreed to consult their governments about funding the 2027–32 fire-ant eradication response plan. Advocates are urging governments to fund the next five years before the current funding runs out in June next year.
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Australian state and federal agriculture ministers met to discuss the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program Response Plan 2027–32.
“State and federal agriculture ministers met last week to discuss the National Red Imported Fire Ant Eradication Program Response Plan 2027-32.”
Ministers agreed to consult their respective governments on funding and meet again for a final decision before next year's budget.
“Ministers "agreed to consult their respective governments on funding and come back together for a final decision" ahead of next year's budget.”
The eradication of red imported fire ants was assessed as technically feasible, cost beneficial and in the national interest.
“Eradication of the pests was deemed to remain "technically feasible, cost beneficial and in the national interest".”