Australians are being urged not to plant any 'mystery seeds' they receive in the mail, after reports of multiple unsolicited seed packets arriving at Australian addresses from Asia.
Australians are being urged not to plant any"mystery seeds" they receive in the mail, after reports of multiple unsolicited seed packets arriving at Australian addresses from Asia.filled with unknown plant matter, which were not ordered by the recipients.
The phenomenon has prompted warnings from the Australian Seed Federation, who urged the public to contact the Federal Department of Agriculture if they receive unsolicited seed packages. “Australian farmers and backyard vegetable growers expect quality seed and ensuring seed health is a very important topic for the Australian seed industry” Mr Mewett said.
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