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Published - 18 December 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

APAL grower R&D Updates- available on web

APAL grower R&D Updates now available to watch on the APAL site: https://apal.org.au/news-and-resources/videos-and-webinars/
Catch up on the latest in pollination, netting and codling moth amongst others:

Securing pollination …
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Published - 4 December 2019
By David Williams (Agriculture Victoria)

Woolly aphid parasitoids

At this time of year woolly apple aphid colonies will be starting to expand as crawlers emerging from overwintering sites on the roots, begin to …
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Published - 27 November 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Tassie Orchard Walk – December 2nd

A Tasmanian IPDM orchard walk will be held in Geeveston on Monday 2nd December with entomologist David Williams (Agriculture Victoria) and Dr Stephen Quarrell (Tasmanian …
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Published - 27 November 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Adelaide Hills orchard walk at Ceravolo Orchards

Renowned entomologist David Williams from Agriculture Victoria will be visiting the Adelaide Hills on Tuesday 3rd December to run an IPDM orchard walk with Paul …
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case study orchard, IPDM, orchard walk, South Australia

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Published - 27 November 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Got an IPDM question? Ask an Expert

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If you have an IPDM question you can ask our team of experts for help or advice through our online function – click here: Ask …
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Published - 20 November 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

NSW Orchard Walks: Batlow 26th Nov; Orange 27th November

Orchard walks looking at IPDM strategies will be held in NSW in association with the NSW Department of Primary Industries:
NSW -Batlow
Date: Tuesday 26th November
Time: 9am – …
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Published - 19 November 2019
By Kevin Dodds (NSW DPI)

New look for iconic deciduous fruits orchard guide

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW has a new look and features more images to help with …
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Resources

Published - 13 November 2019
By Emily Crawford (Agriculture Victoria)

Stanthorpe growers and advisors – opportunity 19th November

Renowned entomologist David Williams from Agriculture Victoria will be visiting Stanthorpe on Tuesday 19th November to run an IPDM orchard walk with Peter Nimmo from …
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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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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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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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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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