Australian scientists in New South Wales are investigating an alleged pasture death due to creeping cancer. It is believed that creeping cancer that destroyed one of Queensland's best pastures crossed the border with New South Wales.
Pasture dying killed a lot of grass throughout Queensland, and researchers beat for hours trying to figure out what caused the mysterious grass disease. A painful condition was detected in all tropical and subtropical sowed herbs, as well as in some indigenous herbs.
If the suspicions are confirmed, this will be the first case of the spread of the disease across the border. Queensland's Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has been investigating the mysterious phenomenon for more than two years.Along with the reduction of pasture land, dying off makes grass unattractive for cattle, and also provokes the growth of a number of weeds and unwanted plants, causing a risk of erosion and the potential for pests.
Over the past 18 months, Australia has invested millions of dollars in research to better understand the extent of pasture death and possible causes.