Farmer News
1 November, 2026
Biosecurity plans now essential
LIVESTOCK producers seeking accreditation or reaccreditation are now required to upload or create an on-farm biosecurity management plan for each property linked to their LPA account.
Recent changes to the Livestock Production Assurance (LPA) program requires biosecurity plans.
These plans are a practical way for farmers to show how they are preventing pests, diseases, weeds and contaminants from entering their properties and from spreading around or leaving properties.
This plan helps define a property owners’ responsibilities, outlines the disease protocols for each property and ensures property information and biosecurity measures are quickly accessible when needed.
To assist in developing a plan, several organisations have developed online templates ranging from industry specific to more general.
Depending on the template or tool you use, remember to tailor and adapt it to your individual situation and your specific biosecurity risks.
Producers should contact their industry peak body as they are often the best resource for accessing biosecurity planning information.
Information and biosecurity templates are available from Agriculture Victoria (farm biosecurity planning and template) and Animal Health Australia (property biosecurity management planning).
A biosecurity management plan should be a living document that is reviewed and updated regularly – aligning with any changes to your property, management practices, land purchase or if a disease, pest, or weed outbreak occurs on your property.
The state government’s commitment to strong biosecurity helps protect communities, food supply and everyday life for all Victorians.