Gumlu: Pest & disease workshop
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Gumlu: Pest & disease workshop
21 July 2021 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
FreeIndustry and government are coming together to run a workshop to discuss significant pest and disease issues that are affecting horticulture in Gumlu and surrounding regions.
Gumlu workshop: Wednesday 21 July, 3-5pm, location TBD.
We will be bringing experts in their field to present on a range of threats that have arrived or are potentially about to. Topics will be of interest to a range of industries and will cover:
- Fall armyworm: opportunities for integrated management.
- Food safety in vegetables and melons.
- Tospoviruses and mosaic viruses in capsicums and melons.
- General biosecurity obligation and hitchhiker pests.
- Varroa & bee diseases.
- Serpentine and vegetable leafminer.
Join us on the day for great discussion and to see & hear about what threats could impact your profitability.
RSVPs essential due to COVID-19 requirements:
- RSVP for the Gumlu workshop here
For more info, contact Callum Fletcher on 0423 453 577 or callum.fletcher@ausveg.com.au