NSW DPI manages major parthenium infestation at Croppa Creek
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
Biosecurity specialists are successfully managing a 65-hectare parthenium weed infestation near Croppa Creek after an observant agronomist found the weeds hidden in a sorghum crop and reported it late last year. Farmer Lyndon Mulligan contacted Gwydir Shire Council and is now working as part of the team, led by NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI), … The post NSW DPI manages major parthenium infestation at Croppa Creek appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Free feathertop Rhodes grass herbicide resistance testing
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
Riverina and Central West farmers are being invited to send feathertop Rhodes grass seeds to the NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) for free herbicide resistance testing, as researchers strengthen strategies to manage the weed. NSW DPI principal research scientist, Dr Hanwen Wu, said resistance to glyphosate and Group 1 (previously A) herbicides has been … The post Free feathertop Rhodes grass herbicide resistance testing appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Be on the lookout for spongy moth
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
The NSW community has been asked to look out for signs of spongy moth following recent heavy rainfall, providing an ideal environment for the exotic plant pest to thrive if it were to arrive here. NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Chief Plant Protection Officer, Satendra Kumar, said spongy moth, Lymantria dispar, poses a serious … The post Be on the lookout for spongy moth appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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How to report pests and diseases as a grower
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
Plant pests and diseases can have a serious impact on your business, industry and community. By reporting anything unusual, you help protect your bottom line but also help reduce the likelihood that new pests are here to stay. Growers and their employees are at the forefront of managing pests and diseases and will generally be … The post How to report pests and diseases as a grower appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Carry a vehicle biosecurity kit, and use it!
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
A vehicle biosecurity kit is a useful tool to help limit the spread of unwanted pests, diseases and weeds on-farm or between farms. A kit should be carried and used by anyone working on-farm such as agronomists, extension officers and farm staff, including itinerant workers and contractors. Having a vehicle biosecurity kit is the easiest … The post Carry a vehicle biosecurity kit, and use it! appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Farm biosecurity begins before the gate
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
When we talk about farm biosecurity, we almost always talk about it from an on-farm producer or growers’ perspective. However, as an agronomist, vet or contractor visiting multiple sites, you can unintentionally carry pests, diseases and weeds off the farm and between sites. Concerned? With a few adjustments to your off-farm biosecurity practices, you can … The post Farm biosecurity begins before the gate appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Biosecurity project launched to support melon industry
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Melons Australia have teamed up for a new one-year Melon Industry Extension for Biosecurity project to strengthen melon growers’ resilience in biosecurity response, recovery capacity and understanding of proactive on-farm biosecurity practices. With global trade and travel opening up, the threat of exotic pests and diseases entering Australia remains. More … The post Biosecurity project launched to support melon industry appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Unleashing an aerial assault to combat vineyard pests
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
The NSW Government is supporting the state’s wine industry with time-efficient biological pest management using drone technology. Millions of native Australian mites have been unleashed via drone across vineyards in the Orange region to attack unwanted pest mites that can have a devastating effect on vines by stunting growth and impacting photosynthesis. NSW Department of … The post Unleashing an aerial assault to combat vineyard pests appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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Using science to determine wild dog control efforts
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
Wild dogs and feral pigs fitted with GPS tracking devices are revealing how they use the landscape in far western NSW. The landholder-driven Western Tracks collaring project is a collaborative research project aimed at optimising management activities to control wild dogs in flood and associated country of the Paroo, Cuttaburra, Warrego and Darling River systems. … The post Using science to determine wild dog control efforts appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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National Fruit Fly Council appoints new manager
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by New South Wales Farmer
2y ago
Plant Health Australia (PHA) and Hort Innovation are proud to announce that Stuart Burgess has been appointed as the new manager of the National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC). Stuart brings professional expertise in industry leadership in trade and biosecurity related programs with wide ranging experience in whole of industry leadership, management, and development at national, … The post National Fruit Fly Council appoints new manager appeared first on New South Wales Farmer ..read more
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