Queensland fruit fly treatment factsheet
Bait spraying is the most reliable and integrated pest management friendly way to reduce Queensland fruit fly numbers in a vineyard. This factsheet explores the “what, why and how” of Queensland fruit fly treatment options, including how to add bait spraying into your Queensland fruit fly treatment program.
Queensland fruit fly treatment cost calculator
Will you bait spray or cover spray Qfly this season? How long will it take, and what is the labour cost? Download the work rate calculator to compare the time and costs of treatment methods. Instructions for use:1. Click the “Download” button, and open the file in Microsoft Excel on a computer for best use. […]
Trapping efficacy in table grape vineyards for area-wide management of Queensland fruit fly (final report)
Managing Qfly in table grape vineyards has presented a major challenge in recent years, particularly in Greater Sunraysia (Victoria) where around 70% of Australian table grapes are grown. With the withdrawal of several pesticides that previously controlled this pest, an urgent need has arisen for a toolkit of technologies and practices to effectively manage Qfly […]
Pick of the Bunch • 14 December 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch, seasons greetings from ATGA, trade show success and more.
Pick of the Bunch • 30 November 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch, ATGA board returns in full, Hort Innovation board changes and more.
Beneficial insects and the impact of some pesticides on grapes: at a glance
As an extension of the Beneficial insects and the toxicity of pesticides guide released by the Australian Table Grape Association, Cherry Growers Australia and Summerfruit Australia Limited, the ATGA condensed the guide to form an at-a-glance, one-page resource on the toxicity of a small selection of commonly used agrichemical products on table grapes. This list […]
Beneficial insects and the toxicity of some pesticides guide
Beneficial insects can be broadly defined as pollinators, predatory mites, predatory beetles and parasitoids. Agricultural chemicals can often have a negative impact on these beneficial species. The effects of these agrichemicals may be different for different insect groups. Cherry Growers Australia, the Australian Table Grape Association, and Summerfruit Australia Limited have worked to create a […]
Vine magazine • November 2023
The November to January edition of the Vine magazine is out now.
Pick of the Bunch • 16 November 2023
In this Pick of the Bunch, a new Vine magazine edition, Exporter Directory entries now open and more.
Exporter Directory entries now open
Entries are now open for the Table Grape Exporter Directory. The Australian Table Grape Association is launching a new-look interactive online Exporter Directory this December. Entries are now open and will close on Wednesday 29 November. Participants can submit after the deadline, but turnaround times for processing will apply. The streamlined application process will allow producers […]