Off-target agrochemical exposure or ‘spray drift’ has been gaining attention recently in mainstream and social media. This agrochemical update provides a reminder of who to … more
Archive for the ‘eBulletin’ Category
More imports of brown marmorated stink bug to Australia
28 February 2018Additional recent pest detections
Two further detections of the exotic pest brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) have been reported in Horsley Park,… moreTechnical Review February 2018 issue available
14 February 2018The February 2018 issue of Technical Review is now available online. Articles and abstracts can be viewed individually, or the full issue can be downloaded. … more
Christmas closure
22 December 2017The AWRI will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period from 1:00pm on Friday 22 December and will re-open at 8:30am on Wednesday 27 December.… more
Downy mildew infections reported following wet weather
21 December 2017
Examples of downy mildew ‘oil spots’ on grape leaves
Recent wet weather across a number of grapegrowing regions has led to conditions that are favourable … more
Detection of brown marmorated stink bug highlights importance of biosecurity vigilance
14 December 2017Recent pest detection
The exotic pest brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys) was recently detected in Western Sydney. Live bugs were found in… moreNew recommendation for iprodione
8 December 2017Iprodione is registered with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority for control of botrytis bunch rot in grapes.
On 14 November 2017, a European … more
Spring growth and wet conditions
20 November 2017Wet weather conditions have been experienced in some grapegrowing regions in the last week. This presents a timely reminder to growers to assess their overall … more
Technical Review October 2017 issue available
18 November 2017The October 2017 issue of Technical Review is now available online. Articles and abstracts can be viewed individually, or the full issue can be downloaded. … more
Five new AWRI webinars – registration is now open!
6 November 20173 November 2017
The AWRI has released five new webinars for the November through January period. Registration via the AWRI website in now open!
First … more