Chaff or no chaff, insect risk remains the same
Five-year investment delivers enhanced biosecurity capability
06 Dec 2024A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now available for download at the GRDC website. This Integrated Pest Management (IPM) checklist serves as a vital resource for farmers...
Weeds event shopfronts the latest in control strategies
05 Dec 2024WeedSmart Week 2024 on the Eyre Peninsula highlighted the Big 6, spray efficacy, weed seed control and new technologies such...
Farm biosecurity needs vigilance
04 Dec 2024Taking steps to understand, prevent, and deal with pests, weeds and diseases is crucial for biosecurity on farm
Australian barley mission to China builds on mutual value
03 Dec 20246 Technical seminars on Australian barley led to some of the most engaged audiences the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) has experienced in Guangzhou China....
Early detections point to challenging year for stripe rust if favourable weather conditions persist
29 Nov 2024Australian wheat producers face significant challenges from stripe rust every season. Detections of stripe rust as early as late May in Tasmania and late June in New South Wales in 2024 suggests increased disease pressure , with the potential for the disease to persist through the summer months, raising concerns about a possible rapid build-up if cooler-than-average temperatures and above-average...
Do not let this stink bug hitch a ride
27 Nov 2024Not present in Australia, the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys), poses a significant biosecurity threat, particularly between September...
Gains in barley heat tolerance prove possible
26 Nov 2024Heat stress can mean barley crops are downgraded from malting to feed quality. This impacts price, resulting in up to...
