sustainability through science & innovation

latest news - sustainable agriculture

Redlegged earth mite insecticide resistance discovery

11 Apr 2017 | Filed under sustainable agriculture

Scientists have for the first time discovered insecticide resistance in redlegged earth mite (RLEM) in the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) southern cropping region.

Not all insecticide resistance is created equal in green peach aphid

17 Mar 2017 | Filed under sustainable agriculture

While neonicotinoid resistance has been detected in green peach aphid in Australia, you won’t experience complete control failures…yet.

cesar and SARDI entomologists keep industry up to date on Russian wheat aphid

15 Aug 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture

The story of Russian wheat aphid (RWA) in Australia is rapidly evolving with reports of the pest arising in new locations on a weekly basis. cesar is on the forefront of delivering RWA updates in south-eastern Australia. Recently, Drs.

Know your aphid; learn to spot Russian wheat aphid with the latest Back Pocket Guide

12 Jul 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture

The recent incursion of Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) has served as a timely reminder of the importance of correct aphid identification.

Resistance Management Strategy for the green peach aphid in Bundaberg field vegetable crops

21 Jun 2016 | Filed under sustainable agriculture

The green peach aphid (GPA) is a serious crop damage threat to farmers in Australia. The aphids cause damage by feeding and transmitting viruses. As part of project VG12109 – Management of insecticide resistance in the green peach aphid (funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited and the Australian Government), cesar...