The Australian Wine Research Institute

New 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

Dimethoate

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

All 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

The AWRI publication, Agrochemicals registered for Australian viticulture 2011/2012 (the ‘Dog Book’) has now been produced and is available for downloading from the AWRI website. … more

Pest and disease survey

Every season has its pest and disease challenges. In years like these it is important to question what we did to … more

New copper/sulfur product

Melpat Mildex WG Fungicide

APVMA 64640

Mildex WG has been granted registration by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for … more

A number of facts sheets have been produced by the GWRDC, in an easy to follow question and answer format. All three documents make essential … more

Untimely spring and early summer rains have seen an outbreak of downy mildew infections in regions across south eastern Australia. In these conditions, fungal diseases … more

The APVMA has issued an off-label permit enabling the use of a metalaxyl and mancozeb formulation on grapevines. It is essential that you read the … more

A list of commonly asked questions and answers pertaining to the control of downy mildew has been compiled by Dr Peter Magarey (Magarey Plant Pathology), … more