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The APVMA has issued an off-label permit enabling the use of certain metalaxyl and metalaxyl-M formulations that are not registered for grapevines. It is essential … more

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has recently approved the use of a combination abamectin and chlorantraniliprole product in grape production.

ABAMECTIN + … more

The 2018/19 edition of Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture (the ‘Dog book‘) is now available. The updated ‘Dog book’ can be viewed via … more

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

Iprodione 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

New 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

New 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

New 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

Change 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