Building on from earlier AgriFutures Australia-funded research into lucerne seed wasp (LSW), several DNA tests have been developed to give a more precise measure of seed wasp damage. DNA testing quantified the presence of the wasp along with two identified parasitoids. The test results enable comparison of the roles of […]
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On Wednesday March 6th 2024, Lucerne Australia held their annual March Field Day in Keith, SA where growers, industry, researchers and the AgriFutures Pastures Seeds Advisory Panel came together to catch-up, visit the Lucerne Australia Trial Site and hear the latest results and recommendations from the RD&E projects being delivered
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Australian crop mirids (Sidnia kinbergi) have been identified as an emerging pest in lucerne seed crops in the Upper South East region of South Australia and information about this pest is limited, particularly in a southern Australian context. Lucerne Australia sought funding in 2023 to commision a review to broaden
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Twenty-two grower and associate members attended the recent 2022 AGM held at Henry & Rose Cafe in Keith on Wednesday 19th October. Guest Speakers prior to the AGM were: Dr Alan Mckay – Principal Scientist, SARDI Soil Biology & Molecular Diagnostics. Alan has been leading a team of researchers working
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