Farm visitor

You are a visiting a private or commercial farm for any kind of work, or as a guest or tourist. All people, vehicles and equipment visiting farms can spread pests, diseases and weeds.

Good biosecurity is about awareness and action. Know what you have to do to visit farms in a safe manner. Keep everything clean. Know how to identify signs of pests, diseases or weeds. Report anything unusual.

You can help protect Australia’s farms.

Be aware

Know the risks. As someone who visits a farm, you can help protect the property, business and environment.

An overview

What to look for. Signs and symptoms of pests or diseases.

People, vehicles & equipment

If it can move, it can carry diseases, pests and weeds onto farms. Your actions can reduce this risk.

Travelling farm workers

Know the risks. You can help stop the spread of pests and diseases.

In your area

Australian Capital Territory

Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate

New South Wales

Department of Primary Industries

Northern Territory

Northern Territory Government

Queensland

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries

South Australia

Primary Industries and Regions, SA

Tasmania

Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment

Victoria

Agriculture Victoria

Western Australia

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Take action

Steps you must take. Your role in Australia’s biosecurity.

Farm biosecurity

Limit the risk you pose as a visitor.

Pests, diseases and weeds

These all pose a risk to Australia. They can arrive and spread in cargo, mail, vessels and with people. Your actions can help reduce these risks.

Zoonotic disease

Some diseases can spread from animals to humans. If you live or work around animals, you are at greater risk. What you can do.

Report a concern