sustainability through science & innovation
cesar is a reputable provider of education and training in agricultural entomology.
We develop and deliver customised training workshops, industry presentations and educational resources, focusing on up-skilling people working in agriculture.
Our goal is to share our knowledge and scientific expertise to encourage wider adoption of more sustainable and effective approaches to crop and pest management.
cesar delivers interactive insect identification training and integrated pest management (IPM) workshops.
They are delivered by people with an expertise in entomology, agriculture, insect genetics, and a passion for sustainable pest management.
The workshops can be adapted according to crop type and region, and are tailored to suit the needs of the audience. We have trained numerous farm advisers, growers, government department personnel and researchers.
Available workshop modules include:
- Identifcation: aphids, mites, caterpillars, beetles, and beneficial insects
- How to monitor crops effectively
- IPM goals, practices and where to start
- Biosecurity threats
Expressions of interest
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cesar's team of entomologists regularly deliver insightful presentations on our latest research, and current pest issues and trends.
We've presented widely at international and national conferences, expos, grower group forums, research updates, IPM forums as well as to small groups of farmers and advisers.
Some of our past presentations include:
Beet Western Yellows Virus: a panel session - GRDC Research Update, Adelaide 2015
Green peach aphid resistance webinar - Integrated Crop Protection, 2017
Russian Wheat Aphid: 'War Room' Briefing - Grains Research Update, Bendigo 2017.
cesar contributes extensively to a range of industry educational resources, journals, articles, technical publications, and video productions.
Some recent publications include:
Dairy Australia fact sheets: African black beetle, Armyworm in grass pastures
GRDC GroundCover TV: redlegged earth mite
GRDC GrowNotes Tips & Tactics: Russian wheat aphid, Reducing aphid and virus risk
GRDC The Back Pocket Guides: Crop Aphids, Crop Mites, Crop Weevils, Beneficial Insects
GRDC Resistant Management Strategies: green peach aphid, redlegged earth mite, diamondback moth