biosecurity Archives : Research for Agriculture

Herbicide resistant weeds pose risk to NZ wheat and barley crops

Weeds pose the greatest risk of crop loss for wheat and barley farmers, but the increased use of herbicides to kill these weeds has meant that certain species are now resistant to herbicide chemicals.

Jun 29, 2020

biosecurity, crops, research

Bank on weed seed research to boost grain production

The behaviour of weeds has changed significantly in Western Australia over the past three decades, which has resulted in the increased emergence of minor weeds.

Jun 26, 2020

biosecurity, pests, research

Growers urged to stop biosecurity threats at the gate

Grain growers are being urged to protect themselves and their operations by ensuring visitors reduce the risk of introducing new pests and diseases onto their properties.

Jun 17, 2020

biosecurity, grains, news

Unique new material tackles harmful fungi

Scientists from La Trobe University and the University of Nottingham have developed a new way to control harmful fungi, without the need for chemical fungicides or antifungals.

Jun 17, 2020

biosecurity, research

News

Crucial advice for farmers on resistance management now available online

CropLife Australia has released its updated Resistance Management Strategies for fungicides, herbicides and insecticides, featuring a newly developed strategy for fall armyworm.

Jun 10, 2020

biosecurity, news

Enhancing Australia’s bee pest surveillance

Enhancements to the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program have delivered a range of valuable outcomes to support the health of Australia’s bees.

Jun 10, 2020

biosecurity, pests, research

Room for biosecurity improvements in farmers’ fields

A new study into the perceptions of Vietnamese farmers towards biosecurity threats in Australia has found that more work needs to be done to improve channels of communication, and to build greater levels of trust with industry and government.

Jun 4, 2020

biosecurity, crops, research

Global warming will lift agriculture weed threat

Invasive weeds pose a significant threat to global agriculture productivity – and their threat will become more pronounced if the earth’s climate is affected by increased greenhouse gas concentration, according a Flinders University climate researcher.

Jun 2, 2020

biosecurity, pests, research

Professor Hugh Beckie pictured (right) in a resistant weed trial in WA’s central Wheatbelt with AHRI’s Dr Michael Ashworth. Credit: Jo Fulwood.

‘Intelligent’ weeds evolve to evade controls

Findings from one of Australia’s longest running paddock surveys have confirmed some plants will change the way they grow and reproduce to avoid all forms of weed control.

May 25, 2020

agriculture, biosecurity, crops, research

A nasty surprise could be in store when opening silos

Grain growers sowing this year’s winter crops may find some nasty surprises when opening their silos for the first time in a while.

May 12, 2020

biosecurity, crops, pests, research

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Queensland fruit flies have a nose for trouble

A study published in Scientific Reports by Macquarie University Applied BioSciences has revealed that Queensland Fruit Fly (Q-fly) can detect the presence of potential predators by smell. Incredibly the study also found that Q-fly modify their behaviour based upon this detection, adopting predator specific responses.

May 6, 2020

biosecurity, horticulture, pests, research

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