ExtensionAUS, Author at Australian Apple and Pear IPDM

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published - 12 October 2019
By Peter Nimmo (Queensland Dept Agriculture and Fisheries)

Black Spot Warning 11 October 2019

Rain this morning Friday, 11 October, has triggered a black spot ascospore release in most orchards across the district. Apple leaves remained wet well into the afternoon with further rain on the horizon. Pozieres, Cottonvale and Thulimbah orchards have a higher risk of sustained leaf wetness, with orchards to the …
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published - 17 February 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

New updated IPDM Manual – coming 2020

The revised and updated Apple and Pear IPDM manual will be available in 2020.
The new manual will have a greater focus on the integration of management practices that optimise monitoring and management of pests and diseases and will provide region specific guidelines for end-users ranging from new growers and advisors, through …
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published - 20 September 2018
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

What is Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM)

IPDM is integrated pest and disease management. More simply, IPDM involves evaluating your pest problems and then developing a systems approach to manage the problems in a crop production context. The complication is that you must consider impact on the entire block and side effects on biocontrol agents working “behind …
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published - 20 August 2018
By Aimee McCutcheon (Agriculture Victoria)

Survey to focus on apple and pear industry

Australian apple and pear growers, pest management scouts and advisors are being encouraged to participate in a short, less than 15-minute, survey to share their own experience and knowledge about Integrated Pest Disease Management* practices.
Aimee McCutcheon, Agriculture Victoria Horticulture Industry Development Manager said the survey would capture regionally specific, knowledge …
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published - 20 August 2018
By Aimee McCutcheon (Agriculture Victoria)

Free pest and disease management training for apple and pear growers

Australian apple and pear growers are invited to attend free training in Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) to help preserve orchard health and viability.
Agriculture Victoria entomologist, David Williams, who is recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in IPDM development and adoption, will be the key speaker at nine workshops …
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published - 20 August 2018
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

APAL Announces 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, IPDM expert

Apple & Pear Australia Ltd (APAL) has announced the recipients of its 2018 Awards for Excellence at Hort Connections 2018. Nominations were submitted to the APAL Board for consideration with a number of high quality and impressive candidates being proposed. Congratulations to all the recipients and a special thanks to …
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