All posts tagged "pests"
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8Farm ManagementWhat is integrated pest management?
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production.
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15News and ViewsWeeds cost farmers $4.8 billion per year: new report
A new report released by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has found that the agricultural cost of weeds is on average,...
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43Must SeeSnails and slugs in the spotlight
Wimmera and Southern Mallee grain growers will have an opportunity to learn the most effective tactics to tackle snails and slugs at...
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75Farm ManagementPost-harvest jobs to protect stored grain from pests
Post-harvest is the perfect time to do three simple on-farm hygiene jobs to protect your stored grain from pests.
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89Must SeeLong-term view needed to look chemical resistance storm in the eye
Accessing improved predictors of disease, insect and weed infestations, coupled with a greater use of integrated management, are among the key messages...
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79Must SeeThe Future of Incursion Management in Australia: InvasivesPlan Workshop
Across the globe, animal and plant invaders are wreaking havoc. Yellow crazy ants have decimated red crab populations on Christmas Island, brown...
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123Farm ManagementGetting biosecurity zoning right
Zoning your farm should be a priority to secure your farm against diseases, pests and weeds – but it’s not an easy...
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90News and ViewsDeclared weed parthenium detected in the Katherine Region
The declared weed parthenium (Parthenium hysterophorous) was recently detected in the Katherine region.
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95Must SeeProactive wild dog management pays dividends in the west
Wild dog management in Western NSW makes a difference.
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123Farm ManagementSecured your farm? You may be the Farm Biosecurity Producer of the Year
The search is on once again to find Australian agriculture’s biosecurity champions.
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Drought Relief Appeal raises $10.1 million - GetFarming
A total of $10.1 million is now making a difference to the lives of drought affected farmers, thanks to the 2018 Drought Relief Appeal and the generosity of Australians. Organised by the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), Channel 9 and Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS), the money r...
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NFF sceptical about milk floor price - GetFarming
The National Farmers’ Federation says ‘sure’ ask the ACCC to look at a floor price for milk, but it remains highly cautious about simple solutions to the dairy industry’s complex problems. “Our dairy sector is under significant pressure, there’s no doubt about that,” NFF President Ms S...
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What is integrated pest management? - GetFarming
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production. It seeks to use natural predators or parasites to control pests, using selective pesticides for backup only when pests are unable to be controlled by n...
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Australia on track for high tech grain - GetFarming
Minister for Agriculture, David Littleproud has welcomed a multi-million dollar fund that will help put cutting-edge technology into Australia’s grains industry. “This will help turn grain-growing into a high-tech science,” Minister Littleproud said. “GrainInnovate will look for start-ups to...
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Credit to partners in NT banana freckle eradication - GetFarming
The recent announcement of national freedom from banana freckle is a credit to all partners involved in eradicating the disease. It is the considered, dedicated and long-term effort of Australia’s commercial banana growers, the Northern Territory public and government agencies, that resulted in th...
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