Investment

Investment

GRDC Code: UOM1906-002RTX
Novel suppression and resistance management of invertebrate pests

This investment aims to assist the Australian grains industry transition to more sustainable and predictive approaches for the management of pests, through innovative solutions that will decrease disease transmission, improve chemical stewardship and effectively forecast pesticide resistance issues.

The Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program (AGPIP) brings together researchers and extension specialists from The University of Melbourne and Cesar Australia to develop novel pest suppressive technologies for the Australian grains industry. The Program is undertaking research and development activities that embrace endosymbiont technology; predictive forecasting, diagnostic tools and mechanisms of insecticide resistance; knowledge to reduce chemical impacts on beneficial insects; and other innovative ways to manage grains pests. The extension component of the Program is focused on translating the Program's research outcomes into grower guides and other tools to support industry adoption of sustainable and effective pest management practices.

Project start date:
20/06/2019
Project end date:
30/04/2024
Crop type:
  • Wheat, (Cereal)
  • Barley, (Cereal)
  • Oats, (Cereal)
  • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
Organisation
The University of Melbourne
Region:
North, South, West
Project status
status icon Completed

GRDC News

Podcasts

Beneficials Chemical Toxicity table: Use it or lose ‘em - GRDC
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Until recently there was no scientifically proven guide to help growers monitor the impacts of commonly used insecticides on beneficial...

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Natural enemies: beneficials, insect friends with benefits - GRDC
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AGPIP explores Australian grain crop insects for eco-friendly pest control using endosymbionts at Melbourne Uni's PEARG to boost beneficial insect...

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Endosymbionts – game changing bacteria in insect species - GRDC
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As part of the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program’s (AGPIP) blue sky approach to tackling insect pests in Australian grain...

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Novel solutions for pest management - GRDC
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GRDC has invested in the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program (AGPIP) a joint initiative with the University of Melbourne and...

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Videos

Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table: Use it or lose 'em

Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table: Use it or lose 'em

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Dr Rosie Knapp talks about the ‘Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table’ - a guide that assists growers and advisers to protect the beneficial insects that help...

Endosymbionts: Game changing bacteria in insect species

Endosymbionts: Game changing bacteria in insect species

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The Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program or AGPIP is a GRDC investment that aims to develop high impact, sustainable and scientifically tested pest management solutions...

AGPIP: Investigating novel technologies and management strategies to control insect pests

AGPIP: Investigating novel technologies and management strategies to control insect pests

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The Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program (AGPIP) is an investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and the University of Melbourne in collaboration with...

Resources

Paddock Practices: Pest control with precision – the Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table, a decision-support tool -     GRDC

Paddock Practices: Pest control with precision – the Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table, a decision-support tool - GRDC

1706014800000 Paddock Practices UOM1906-002RTX

Insecticides are a crucial tool, yet there is an increasing dialogue about the significance of beneficial insects, which play a vital role in keeping pest populations below economically damaging levels.

Paddock Practices: Managing diamondback moth -     GRDC

Paddock Practices: Managing diamondback moth - GRDC

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Diamondback moth numbers have been found above economic threshold – damaging canola in some eastern and northern grainbelt areas of Western Australia