Research Site/Demonstration Number: SA04WB-06
Grower Collaborator: Littabella Pines
Location 1: South Littabella Road, Yandaran
Start date: July 2020
OUTLINE
To evaluate and screen new nematicides, herbicides and miticides both pre-plant and post-plant targeting pest efficacy and impact on crop health.
OBJECTIVES
- To evaluate and screen new nematicides, herbicides and miticides in plant and ratoon crops
- To evaluate and establish the best practices for Abamectin in management of Redmite.
- To undertake a cost analysis of the different pest management products.
- To monitor impacts of crop health in plant and ratoon crops.
METHODOLOGY
The trial has four different research sites:
Site 1 – Nematicides
Site 2 – Herbicides
Site 3 – Miticides
Site 4 – Abamectin evaluation
All new products will be compared to industry standard practices and products.
RESEARCH TREATMENTS
The vast range of products are currently being investigated for inclusion in the trials.
ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION METHOD AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE
PROGRESS REPORT
CURRENT PROGRESS
April 2020
Grower identified and sites selected.
ISSUES ENCOUNTERED
Nil.
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