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Published - 30 October 2019
By Kevin Dodds (NSW DPI)

Do I have Primary Scab infection? ……and what does this mean for my Summer-Autumn spray program?

Black spot otherwise known as apple and pear scab (caused by the fungal pathogens Venturia inequalis and V.pirina), survives through Winter as spore bodies mostly …
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black spot, scab

Diseases

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 …
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case study orchards, orchard walks, workshops

Case Study Orchards, Home

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 …
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black spot, grower alert, warning

Diseases, Home, QLD

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 …
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black spot

Diseases

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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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) …
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bats, birds, cockatoos, flying fox, kangaroos, lorikeets, netting, noise control devices, rosellas, scaring devices, wallabies

Pests

Published - 13 August 2019
By Paul James (Lenswood Co-operative)

Grey Headed Flying Fox moving south

Grey Headed Flying Fox
Fruit growers in northern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales) have had problems with the Grey Headed Flying Fox ((Pteropus poliocephalus) for …
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flying fox, netting

Pests

All of New South Wales and the ACT is a red zone under Victoria’s travel permit system, effective 11:59pm Sunday 11 July. Learn more