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20 July 2012

Implementing Pest Management Of Diamondback Moth

Project report
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Broccoli, Brassicas and more
20 July 2012

Implementing The Potato Industry’s Communication Plan

Project report
Industry development and communication
Potatoes and Solanaceous vegetables
20 July 2012

Importance Of Feathery Mottle Virus In Sweet Potatoes In Queensland

Project report
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Potatoes and Solanaceous vegetables
20 July 2012

Improved Carrot And Celery Cultivars Through Biotechnology

Project report
Pests diseases and biosecurity, Technology and more
Carrots, Celery and more
20 July 2012

Improved Control Of Fungal Storage Rots Of Japanese Squash

Project report
Pests diseases and biosecurity and Postharvest and supply chain
Squash and Cucurbits
20 July 2012

Improved Control Of Nematodes In Carrot Production

Project report
Pests diseases and biosecurity
Carrots and Root vegetables
20 July 2012

Improved Herbicide Management For Increased Yield And Quality

Project report
Pests diseases and biosecurity, Productivity and more
20 July 2012

Improved IPM Systems In The Australian Sweet Corn Industry

Project report
Sweet Corn and Other vegetables
20 July 2012

Improved Irrigation Management In Potatoes And Onions

Project report
Environment and On-farm and crop management
Onions, Potatoes and more
20 July 2012

Improved Labelling Of Pesticides – Stage 2

Market study
On-farm and crop management and Chemicals & pesticides

Horticulture Australia in response to grower concerns has been investigating the issue of pesticide labelling, i.e., their ease of use or lack thereof. Pesticide labels are an important part of farm management as they are meant to communicate too and inform users on how to use pesticides safely and efficaciously. US and European research has identified lack of clarity as a significant problem with regard to user understanding of pesticide labels. No specific Australian research has been carried out in this area and it is proposed that government undertake such work. This report discusses the existing APVMA initiatives designed to improve the effectiveness of pesticide labels. It is believed that there needs to be a greater focus by regulators on the provision of better information to farmers. Finally, the report presents a number of recommendations related to enhanced pesticide labelling. These include the undertaking of local research to specifically identify areas of greatest concern and the development, through consultation, of a strategy to initiate development.