Training Program For Growers On Pests And Natural Enemies In vegetable Crops
Vegetable growers are under increasing pressure to reduce pesticide use in crops due to insecticide resistance problems, environmental concerns and marketing pressure. A key component of IPM is the correct identification of pests and beneficials within crops to improve the pest management decisions. This project was based on a workshop process and manual to deliver training in identifying pests and beneficials in vegetable crops to enable growers and industry to make sound pest management decisions within an IPM framework by building on their ability to identify pests and beneficials in vegetable crops.