BLUF
The mite is wreaking agricultural havoc. A national biosecurity strategy, similar to the National Defence Strategy is imperative for whole-of-nation resilience, and to prevent wider risks. Regular war-games could prepare for biosecurity crises.Learning Outcomes
- Strategic Awareness: The article explains how biosecurity failures undermine national stability, showing why food systems must be treated as a strategic vulnerability.
- Innovation: It highlights opportunities in biotechnology, rapid diagnostics and contingency planning to strengthen resilience and sovereign capability.
