More and more users of the AWRI’s agrochemical online database (‘Dog Book’) are accessing the information using their smart phones and tablets. To make the … more
Archive for the ‘Agrochemical Updates’ Category
Agrochemical update September 2012
20 September 2012All changes to the AWRI publication ‘Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture’ (aka ‘Dog Book’) are shown on the electronic version available from the … more
Agrochemical update August 2012
8 August 2012All changes to the AWRI publication ‘Agrochemicals registered for use in Australian viticulture’ (aka ‘Dog Book’) are shown on the electronic version available from the … more
Agrochemical update June 2012
19 June 2012
Strobilurin-resistance management:
The identification of strobilurin-resistant powdery mildew in Australia has led to a new resistance management strategy for Group 11 fungicides from the CropLife … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update February 2012
7 February 2012Short ripening times raise the possibility of agrochemical residues if chemical withholding periods (WHP) are not met. The AWRI website has a large amount of … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update December 2011
20 December 2011Phosphorous Acid
Signalling a significant step forward in the phosphorous acid (PA) story, the Winemakers Federation of Australia (WFA) received confirmation that the Liquor Control … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update October 2011
10 October 2011Spray drift survey
The Australian Pesticide and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) requires new pesticides to be assessed for the potential risk of spray drift and … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update September 2011
6 September 2011New active combination
Captan and Metalaxyl
APVMA 48772
Duplex WG has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for control … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update August 2011
22 August 2011Dimethoate
Dimethoate is under review by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) Chemicals Review Program. The review is based on concerns regarding the … more
AWRI Agrochemical Update July 2011
28 July 2011All changes to the ‘Dog Book’ are reflected in the online version. Amendments are highlighted by a red asterix (*). Visit the following link: https://www.awri.com.au/industry_support/viticulture/agrochemicals/agrochemical_booklet/… more