10 November 2022
The APVMA has issued an off-label permit (PER92970) enabling the use of certain metalaxyl formulations that are not registered for grapevines. It … more
Archive for the ‘Agrochemical Updates’ Category
Agrochemical update – temporary change to Ontario’s MRL for phosphorous acid
4 November 20224 November 2022
Australian Grape & Wine recently announced that it has negotiated a temporary change to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) MRL … more
Agrochemical update June 2022
15 June 2022This agrochemical update summarises the major changes in the 2022/23 ‘Dog book’ compared with the previous version. The new edition will be available from 1 … more
Downy mildew update
18 November 2021Issued: 18 November 2021, updated 19 November 2021
Recent weather conditions have been conducive to downy mildew infection and symptoms of the disease have been … more
Managing disease in wet conditions
12 November 202112 November 2021
Most grapegrowing regions across Australia have experienced some rainfall in the past week. The Bureau of Meteorology has maintained the ENSO (El … more
Agrochemical update October 2021 – Using sulfur to protect vines, particularly under cool conditions
13 October 202113 October 2021
Powdery mildew, caused by the fungal pathogen Erysiphe necator, is one of the most economically important diseases of grapevines worldwide. It … more
Agrochemical update June 2021 – New ‘Dog book’ available
23 June 202123 June 2021
The 2021/22 edition of Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture (the ‘Dog book’) is now available. The updated ‘Dog book’ can … more
Bacillus thuringiensis provides a late-season fall armyworm control option
24 November 2020The eBulletin issued on 6 November 2020 listed products under permit for control of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda). Table 1 has now been … more
New agrochemical app and online search facility
13 November 2020The AWRI has recently completed a project to update and merge its databases of agrochemical and MRL information into a single system. This change has … more
Agrochemical update November 2020
6 November 2020Fall armyworm control options
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is a highly invasive pest that was detected in north Queensland in January 2020. It has the … more