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Good news for growers: no evidence of resistance in Lucerne flea

Winter cropping Winter pastures & forage May 20, 2020



Against the backdrop of increasing resistance to pesticides, research has produced some positive news for Australian grain growers. Testing of populations of Lucerne flea (Sminthurus viridis) – a pest that can be found in most grain crops and pastures in southern Australia – has not found evidence of insecticide resistance.

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First case of resistance in RLEM in Vic

Winter cropping Winter pastures & forage May 4, 2020



Grain growers and advisers are encouraged to revisit their RLEM management strategies following the detection of insecticide resistance in populations of the pest in Victoria for the first time.

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UWA researchers helping Australian sheep producers tackle high-oestrogen clovers

Fodder conservation & pasture Sheep care & health Winter pastures & forage April 16, 2019



A team of researchers at The University of Western Australia are working together with farmers to tackle an issue which could have a devastating impact on Australian sheep producers.

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