Bio-Security is the measures that protect plant and livestock industries against the bad pest and diseases entering and spreading on farms. Making sure that we protect farmers is a shared responsibility.

There are are seven ways to reduce the spread of pests and diseases.

1. Being aware of threats such as exotic cotton pests.
2. Making sure that seeds for cotton and other crops are pest-free and keeping a record.
3. Making sure the hygiene of everyone including workers, visitors, vehicles and other equipment is hygienic as they can accidentally contaminate crops as they enter or leave the farm. Therefore all visitors need to wash down their cars and machinery and people need to wash their hands.
4. Don't have cotton volunteers plants.
5. Monitor crops and keep photographic evidence and records of any pests or diseases.
6. May sure you follow the law and regulations.
7. If anything looks suspicions report it the authorities.

We believe that if we don't share this responsibility the similar consequences might happen as we mentioned in "Food Securities". Because if crops fail and live stock industries are affected, this will result in failed farmers, loss of jobs, high unemployment, government needing to support both the unemployed and farmers, people will might lose their farms or houses if they cannot make pay their mortgage. They will not have enough money for food and shelter. If Australia starts to import foods then Australians will need to pay more for food and clothing. This would be disastrous.

Bibliography: Farm Biosecuirty Manual for Cotton Industry. http://farmbiosecurity.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Farm-Biosecurity-Manual-for-the-Cotton-Industry.pdf