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 ‘Agrochemical Updates’ Category
New 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
Agrochemical update – October 2017
3 October 2017New active constituent for botrytis bunch rot
Aureobasidium pullulans
APVMA 82495
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the active constituent Aureobasidium … more
Agrochemical update – December 2016
21 December 2016New herbicide active constituent registered for use in viticulture
NONANOIC ACID APVMA 68118
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the active … more
Agrochemical eBulletin November 2016
3 November 2016New active constituent for powdery mildew
PYRIOFENONE APVMA 68898
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the active constituent pyriofenone for use … more
Agrochemical update October 2016
26 October 2016Plant growth regulators
Plant growth regulators function as plant hormones to manipulate the growth and development of plant cells. Their use in agriculture is regulated … more
Agrochemical update – September 2016
12 September 2016Change to resistance management strategies
Croplife Australia has recently issued an update to its fungicide resistance management strategies. The AWRI has updated the online version … more
Agrochemical update June 2016: new ‘Dog book’ available
22 June 2016The 2016/17 edition of Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture (the 'Dog book') is now available. The updated ‘Dog book’ can be viewed via … more
Agrochemical update March 2015
3 March 2016Fenarimol (Rubigan SC) stocks to be used up
The registration for the powdery mildew active constituent Fenarimol (DuPont product Rubigan SC) has not been renewed. … more
Agrochemical update September 2015
4 September 2015New active constituent for sap sucking pests
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has approved the active constituent spirotetramat for use on wine-grapes. … more