published - 23 October 2019 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) IPDM orchard walks Spring 2019 Renowned entomologist and IPDM specialist David Williams, together with local experts, will run IPDM orchard walks this Spring. The sessions will be held on case study … Read More case study orchards, orchard walks, workshops Case Study Orchards, Home
published - 18 October 2019 By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria) Codling Moth emergence Codling moth larvae will be breaking diapause, pupating and then emerging as adult moths over the next few months. It is important to note that … Read More codling moth, codling moth emergence Pests
No Black Spot Warning (Queensland only) 15th October 2019 Rain last night did not cause a black spot infection period. Rainfall was apparently very patchy across the Granite Belt but significant falls of 4-6 … Read More black spot, grower alert, warning Diseases, Home, QLD
published - 9 October 2019 By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria) Grower Alert for Southern States: ADB and Thrips Apple dimpling bugs and thrips have been reported in high numbers in Granite Belt orchards in Queensland. The area is suffering from drought and the … Read More ADB, apple dimpling bug, grower alert, thrips Pests
published - 1 October 2019 By Dr Jacqueline Edwards (Plant Pathologist, Agriculture Victoria) Botryosphaeria Failed graft union in a young apple tree and Botryosphaeria was diagnosed as the cause (Photo: J Edwards, DJPR) Many trees and shrubs can be attacked … Read More Botryosphaeria, fungi, tree wounds Diseases
published - 23 September 2019 By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria) and Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Cost of Biologicals versus Chemicals Many growers ask the question: What is the cost per hectare for treatment for a pest such as mites? Are chemicals or biological control agents … Read More beneficials, biocontrols Beneficials, Useful Tools
published - 18 September 2019 By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) and Russell Fox (IK Caldwell) In a dry spring, plan for Powdery In a dry Spring when spraying for Black Spot is unlikely to occur, it’s important to plan for Powdery Mildew. Especially in new varieties of apples, … Read More pink, powdery mildew Diseases
published - 10 September 2019 By Dr Stephen Quarrell (University of Tasmania) Think Pollination As the 2019 production season draws closer it’s time to think pollination. By now you should already have had or are having discussions with your … Read More bees, pollination Beneficials, Weeds
published - 3 September 2019 By Jessica Fearnley (NSW DPI) and Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria) Benefits of Cover Cropping Cover cropping (or vegetation in orchard inter-rows) helps to increase soil organic matter, improve soil structure, combat soil compaction and improve nutrient availability. Cover crops … Read More beneficial predators, cover crop, inter row, mowing, weeds Weeds
published - 13 August 2019 By Paul James (Lenswood Co-operative) Birds, Bats and Other Animal Problems Australia’s apple and pear growing areas are located in several diverse regions throughout the country. Each of these regions has its own indigenous (and introduced) … Read More bats, birds, cockatoos, flying fox, kangaroos, lorikeets, netting, noise control devices, rosellas, scaring devices, wallabies Pests
