All posts tagged "pests"
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300AgricultureGetting on top of fruit flies in spring
Spring, as the first fruits start to form, is the time to make sure your fruit fly management practices are up to...
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302AgriculturePollination agreements with beekeepers prevent getting stung
The annual spring movement of hives has commenced, as beekeepers move hives from one area of the country to another following the...
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194AgricultureHelp at hand for growers and beekeepers
Honey production is worth more than $100 million annually, along with sales of beeswax, queen and packaged bees. This is dwarfed by...
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461News and ViewsUnseen does not mean clean
When does clean, really mean clean when it comes to purchasing a second-hand machine?
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233News and ViewsSA Dog Fence project rebuilding hope in state’s pastoral zone
The $25 million project to repair South Australia’s ailing dog fence and restore pastoralists faith in their future is underway.
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359AgricultureVehicle and machinery hygiene
Weeds, pests and diseases can enter your farm and be spread by equipment and vehicles, either directly or in plant material, soil...
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514AgricultureWorkshops improve snail management knowledge
Effective snail management requires careful monitoring of snail activity, weather conditions and soil moisture, together with the use of multiple control options.
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375News and ViewsBolstering biosecurity against BMSB
The Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF) has joined QLD Agriculture Minister Mark Furner in calling on the federal government and other states to...
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355AgricultureExpecting a delivery from overseas? Look out for the brown marmorated stink bug
If you’re receiving parts, equipment or machinery from overseas, particularly Europe, China and the USA, keep an eye out for the brown...
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489AgricultureWhat is integrated pest management?
Integrated pest management (IPM) combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests in agricultural production.
