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Development of Effective Pesticide Strategies Compatible with IPM Management used on Farm and Optimising Water and Nutrient Use on Vegetable Farms
Increasing number of Australian vegetable growers are expressing an interest in implementing IPM techniques; however, there is limited knowledge about the impact of fungicides on … Read more
Development of IPM strategies and tools for Western Flower Thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) in hydroponic lettuce
The purpose of this report is to summarise a series of trials which have developed tools for managing western flower thrips (WFT), and therefore, the … Read more
Development Of IPM Strategies For Potato Moth
This project developed protocols which can be used as the basis for an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy for the control of the major potato … Read more
Diamondback Moth (DBM)
The key pests of Brassica crops, diamondback moth (DBM), is particularly hard to manage. It has been known to destroy Brassica and canola crops and … Read more
Diamondback Moth (DBM) Insecticide resistance management strategy (IRMRG)
This fact sheet provides an overview of the strategy that aims to delay the development of resistance to new insecticide groups that have effectiveness in … Read more
Double knock low dose fenthion treatment of zucchinis as a quarantine treatment against cucumber fly
Market access is a key priority for the Australian vegetable industry. The presence of quarantine pests such as Cucumber fly in some growing areas requires … Read more
Enhancing Market Attitudes Towards IPM and Sustainable Vegetable Production Practices
Four activities have been conducted; – A desktop study of sustainability labels and ‘eco’ farming schemes. – A series of 8 focus groups, segmented by … Read more
Extension To Greenhouse IPM Program
Report summarises results of ongoing research and development on new tools for greenhouse vegetable integrated pest management programs including investigations into new reduced-risk chemicals and … Read more
Extension To VG02030 Integrated Pest Management In The Green Bean Industry
This project enabled the complilation of a ute guide that assist growers in identifying pest and disease problems, information and photographs of all the insect … Read more
Facilitating IPM Adoption In Vegetable Crops Through Regional Extension Programs
Project seeks to further develop the previous Western Flower Thrip extension program to expand the pests convered in the strategy, support adoption and assist IPM … Read more
Facilitating National IPM Stocktake and sustainable IPM servicing of industry needs at Virginia
This project sought to facilitate the National IPM Stocktake and service the industry’s pest management needs in South Australia’s Virginia region. The project resulted in … Read more
Farm Biosecurity Manual for the Northern Adelaide Plains Vegetable Growers
Farm biosecurity is a set of management practices and activities. It is the responsibility of every farm worker, manager and visitor to implement these practices. … Read more