May 2020

To introduce, develop and evaluate precision injection practices into pineapple planting systems targeting improved plant and root establishment.

To evaluate and screen new nematicides, herbicides and miticides both pre-plant and post-plant targeting pest efficacy and impact on crop health.

To establish and evaluate a sediment catchment pond built within specific guidelines, designed to capture and degrade pesticide.

To introduce, develop and evaluate precision farming practices into pineapple production systems targeting improved pesticide efficiency and reducing off farm deposition using trickle irrigation to Chemigate pineapple.