Lindenow: Fall armyworm crop walk
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Lindenow: Fall armyworm crop walk
25 March @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Agriculture Victoria and Queensland Department of Primary Industries (QDPI) are hosting a free crop walk to provide growers insight into fall armyworm identification and management in Gippsland.
Dr Melina Miles, principal entomologist at QDPI, will lead attendees through local corn crops identifying FAW. Farmers, employees and agronomists are encouraged to attend the crop walk as a practical follow-on from last year’s FAW information session.
When: Tuesday 25 March – 10 am to 12 pm
Where: Lindenow, location to be provided after registration.
Biosecurity requirements: All attendees will be required to follow farm biosecurity requirements. Appropriate footwear and sun protection is recommended for field activities.
For more information, or if you need assistance with registration, please contact event organiser Scott Botten (Agriculture Victoria).
Email: scott.botten@agriculture.vic.gov.au
These sessions are part of the East Gippsland Fall Armyworm (FAW) Industry Learning Group under the VG22006 National Fall Armyworm Innovation System for the Australian Vegetable Industry Program. This program is supported by Agriculture Victoria, Queensland Department of Primary Industries, VegNET, and funded through Horticulture Innovation.