Investment
Investment
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:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Oats, (Cereal)
- Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
- Organisation
- The University of Melbourne
- Region:
- North, South, West
- Project status
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Active
MOUSE MANAGEMENT
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Update papers
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Podcasts
Beneficials Chemical Toxicity table: Use it or lose ‘em
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Natural enemies: beneficials, insect friends with benefits
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Endosymbionts – game changing bacteria in insect species
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Novel solutions for pest management
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Videos
Beneficials Chemical Toxicity Table: Use it or lose 'em
1706014800000Dr 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
1694527200000The 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
1597759200000The 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
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
Diamondback moth numbers have been found above economic threshold – damaging canola in some eastern and northern grainbelt areas of Western Australia