Factsheets
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Plague Locust Control Factsheet
Date: 09.08.2010
Large swarms of locusts travelled through New South Wales, south west Queensland and the northern parts of Victoria and South Australia earlier this year. Landholders must be vigilant in protecting all crops and pastures from spring locust hatchings by using targeted applications of registered or permitted insecticides.
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Cereal Aphids Factsheet
Date: 12.07.2010
Aphid control in cereals can pay
New research indicates there can be financial benefits from controlling the three main species of aphids that threaten cereal crops in the northern region. Oat aphid, corn aphid and rosegrain aphid favour barley, but are found in all cereal crops. -
Aphids and Viruses in Pulse Crops Factsheets
Date: 12.07.2010
Integrated control of aphids is required to minimise the virus risk in pulses
Aphids can damage crops by spreading viruses or causing direct damage when feeding on plants.
Feeding damage generally requires large populations, but virus transmission can occur before aphids are seen to be present. Pre-emptive management is required to minimise the risk of aphids and their transmission of viruses. -
Diamondback Moth in Canola Factsheet - West and South
Date: 05.07.2010
Diamondback moth a sporadic but serious pest
Crop monitoring from July is key to the control of diamondback moth. -
Mouse Management Factsheet
Date: 20.05.2010
On-going control of mice
Mouse numbers can build rapidly in the right conditions, leading to crop damage throughout the growing season. Early detection of an increasing mouse population is essential if effective control is to be implemented. -
Recycled Organics Fertiliser
Date: 17.05.2010
Understanding the chemical make-up of recycled organics is an essential first step in evaluating the potential soil and crop benefits they may provide.
Rising fertiliser prices and a desire to improve soil health have increased grower interest in the use of alternative
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Pythium Root Rot
Date: 17.05.2010
The impact of Pythium can be felt throughout the growing season, not just at crop emergence, resulting in yield reductions in cereal, brassica and pulse crops and in pastures. Research has now identified that crop rotation can have a big influence on the pathogen and disease expression.
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Managing the Weed Seedbank
Date: 26.02.2010
Managing weeds – it starts with the seeds
Exhausting the seedbank is the key to integrated weed management (IWM) strategies.
There are numerous techniques to deplete the seedbank, depending on the farming
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Stored Grain Pests - West
Date: 26.02.2010
Attention to detail needed for successful grain storage
The tolerance for live storage pests in grain sold off-farm is nil. With more
grain being stored on-farm, growers can obtain best results by using a
planned, integrated approach to pest control. -
Stored Grain Pests - South and North
Date: 26.02.2010
Attention to detail needed for successful grain storage
The tolerance for live storage pests in grain sold off-farm is nil.
With more grain being stored on-farm, growers can obtain best results by using a planned, integrated approach to pest control.
