Australia: Special biosecurity podcast launched for growers
In Infoveg Radio’s feature interview, Dr Denis Persley, Principle Plant Pathologist at DAFF Queensland, explains how growers can minimise the effects of virus diseases in their crops.
“AUSVEG continues to work with Australian vegetable growers to ensure that biosecurity best practice remains a priority for the industry. In this edition, AUSVEG Biosecurity Coordinator, Dr Jessica Lye, discusses the importance of implementing an On-Farm Biosecurity Plan,” said Mr Hermann. “The podcast also features Professor Phil Taylor from Macquarie University, who details his work developing new chemicals for use as attractants in Fruit fly traps. Additionally, Dr Tim O’Hare, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland, talks to Infoveg Radio about breeding a Zeaxanthin Rich variety of sweet corn that may assist in combatting eye disease such as Macular degeneration.”
InfoVeg Radio is available to stream online or download via the AUSVEG website or via iTunes.
Growers who have tractors equipped with a USB input in the cab stereo, such as those in the John Deere range, can also listen to the programs while out in the field.
This communication has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the Vegetable Levy and funds from the Australian Government.
Source: www.hydroponics.com.au