Fall armyworm podcasts launched to help growers
The Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) recently launched three podcasts on the impact and management of fall armyworm as an important resource for growers across Australia.
Tag: biosecurity
Updated risk management advice for Septoria
Growers in the high rainfall zones of southern Australia have a new resource to help guide their management when it comes to the serious wheat disease Septoria tritici blotch (STB).
Plant virus detection improves, protecting Victorian borders
Agriculture Victoria is in the trial stages of developing an Australian-first method to improve plant virus detection.
Weevils spell trouble for Paterson’s curse
Local producers could save money and boost weed control this spring by checking Paterson’s curse plants for insect damage before they spray weeds, according to NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and Local Land Services (LLS).
Take action to head off flystrike risks
Sheep producers have been reminded to monitor their flocks for signs of flystrike and to take immediate action to protect the welfare of their animals and flock profitability.
SDHI resistance in SFNB of barley discovered for the first time in Australia
Western Australian growers are urged to be on alert following the discovery of succinate dehydrogenase (SDHI, Group 7) resistance in spot form of net blotch (SFNB) in barley crops in the WA grainbelt.
HWSC effective for brome grass management
When it comes to controlling brome grass, new research indicates any amount of harvest weed seed control (HWSC) is better than none.
Monitor for armyworm on the march
Farmers are urged to closely monitor cereal crops and grass-based pastures for armyworm, with Victorian grain growers increasingly reporting the pest at damaging levels.
Sterile fruit flies contribute to reduction in Queensland fruit fly population
Releases of sterile fruit flies at two Australian locations have significantly reduced Queensland fruit fly numbers.
One-stop-shop for Russian wheat aphid information available online
A wealth of information to assist Western Australian grain growers help slow the spread of Russian wheat aphid is available now.
Collaborative partnership to help industry control greyback cane grubs
Sugarcane growers have a new tool in their toolbox to manage one of the industry’s primary crop pests, Greyback Canegrub.
Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program
Scientists are investigating novel technologies and management strategies to control insect pests in Australian grain crops through a new research initiative.