issue 164 may june 2023
This page shows the articles in issue 164 may june 2023 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Authority warns of growing insecticide resistance risk
Issue 164, May-June 2023 - 2023-04-07T09:00:00+10:00With resistance to commonly used insecticides on the rise, an insect pest specialist says the adoption of a suite of management practices to prolong the life of available insecticides is critical
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Crop growth stage the key to effects of waterlogging
Issue 164, May-June 2023 - 2023-04-06T09:00:00+10:00Researchers have been testing if nutrient applications can help mitigate the effects of waterlogging on grain yields. It is critical to understand the crop growth stage during waterlogging to determine potential yield impacts, they say.
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Biosecurity is about awareness and action
Issue 164, May-June 2023 - 2023-04-05T09:00:00+10:00Whether you are a consultant, agronomist, contractor, transporter, utilities provider or on a social visit, understanding that biosecurity is a shared responsibility is key. The Grains Farm Biosecurity Program has simple farm visitor guidelines to follow to help minimise biosecurity risks when working on farms.
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Sentinel grain stores prove absence of Khapra beetle
Issue 164, May-June 2023 - 2023-04-04T09:00:00+10:00Under the Plant Health Australia-funded Grains Farm Biosecurity Program, Agriculture Victoria plans to recruit more grain storage sites around the state to act as sentinel sites. The move will tie in with national efforts and expand exotic pest surveillance coverage in the Australian grains industry.