16 May 2025 | Australian Banana Growers

Using drones and data to monitor fertiliser uptake

For the first time in Australia, drone images have been used to delineate fertiliser rate differences in banana plantations. Marcus Bulstrode, from the Advanced Coastal Farming Systems team (QLD DPI). Marcus Bulstrode, from the Advanced Coastal Farming Systems (ACFS) team, within the Natural Capital and…

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Forecast timeframes extended for certain chemical reviews

Forecast timeframes extended for certain chemical reviews Products containing the following are currently under review by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). Fipronil (e.g. Regent®) Neonicotinoids including imidacloprid (e.g Movento Energy®) and Clothanidin (e.g. Shield®) Anti-coagulant rodenticides Proposed decisions on the individual chemistries within…