Tree Crop News

Disease & weed control

Ensure you're across EU changes

Upcoming changes to the maximum residue limit (MRL) in the European Union (EU) for fenoxycarb, the active in one of the pome fruit industry’s valued IPM insecticides, Insegar, should prompt discussion between agronomists and those growers targeting export markets and export agents.

Disease & weed control

Kendon the key to crop success

Kendon Lime Sulphur, made by boiling lime and sulphur to produce calcium polysulfides, is a key tool in Australian Agriculture.

Disease & weed control

De-sucker without the drama with Spotlight

Spotlight herbicide : FMC area business manager Yan Wu said SpotlightPlus Herbicide is purpose built for horticulture and is formulated with a built-in oil adjuvant.

Disease & weed control

Sterile insect technology controls codling moth

A pilot sterile insect release program for controlling codling moths is being evaluated in three Tasmanian apple orchards.

Disease & weed control

Research explores wider fungicide effectiveness

Independent field research is set to continue into the wider effectiveness of key fungicides against various disease complexes in macadamias.

Disease & weed control

Miravis Prime trusted fungicide in blueberries

Aaron and Harmeet Singh, blueberry growers-turned-rural merchandisers on the NSW North Coast, have steadily built a clientele based upon the trusted recommendation of quality products with proven results.

Disease & weed control

Setting up for a fruitful orchard season

Research published in NSW DPI’s Orchard plant protection guide 2022 has shown that any weed growth in the first three months after planting will reduce tree growth.

Disease & weed control

Grochem gets organic tick

Organic growers can rely on products from Grochem Australia to help manage weeds and pests in their orchards.

Disease & weed control - Insect & mite control

Improving Australia’s biosecurity toolkit

Pest and Disease Image Library is relaunched.

Macadamias - Disease & weed control

Control of macadamia husk spot

Custodia Forte offers a more cost-effective and reliable option, plus the convenience of reduced handling, packaging and waste.

Macadamias - Disease & weed control - Flowering, thinning & PGRs - Insect & mite control

NSW Macadamia Plant Protection Guide released

The 8th edition of the NSW Macadamia Plant Protection Guide is now available online.

Almonds - Disease & weed control

Seguris Flexi fungicide leaves good impression

New fungicide in almonds for seasonal application at hull split.

Disease & weed control

Monitoring cuts down sprays in avocados

The regular monitoring of insect pests beneficial insects is helping to reduce the amount of insecticide applications needed in avocado orchards in the Bundaberg region of Queensland.

Macadamias - Disease & weed control - Insect & mite control

Better pest and disease control options for macadamias

New IPM options with additional advantages for macadamia growers.

Almonds - Disease & weed control

Superior disease protection for almonds

Copper fungicides play a key role in disease management in almonds.