While naturally bred male-only ‘genetic sexing’ strains are available for some overseas fruit flies, this project aims to develop the technology for the Queensland fruit fly, which is the most significant insect threat to Australia’s $12.9 billion horticultural industry.
Read MoreA recent analysis of Australian agricultural industries has put horticulture at the forefront in sustainable practices.
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Australia’s beef industry will launch its second sustainability report next month, which will show industry is committed to improving how it cares for natural resources, animals and people.
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National Working Party on Grain Protection (NWPGP) chair Gerard McMullen is reminding canola growers to adhere to label application directions on herbicides containing haloxyfop as part of an industry-wide effort to avoid unacceptable chemical residues.
Read MoreA new, environmentally friendly tool to manage Parkinsonia is now available to landholders, in what is a major development in the fight against the noxious woody weed.
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