Information
SF Varieties & Seasonality 2010
List of all horticultural permits – January 10 (excel)
Information on CARBENDAZIM/ STONEFRUIT registered post-harvest alternative fungicides
Changes to Dimeethoate & Fenthion
The likelihood of severe regulatory change in the short term ,How do you fathom the suggested alternatives using a systems approach.? This is not the ultimate answer ,however the APVMA is considering change to current usage of Dimethoate & Fenthion which will most likely impinge on your ability to manage Queensland Fruit Fly. There is no emerging chemical replacement in the short term. If the APVMA deem these chemicals to be harmful to the environment or to human health the chemicals may be withdrawn immediately.
Industry is arguing that no conclusive evidence is out there to substantiate their claim and withdrawal or curtailment will decimate parts or all of the Australian Industry. Queensland fruit Fly is an endemic Australian pest and a systems approach will not keep stone fruit producers commercially viable. Read more from recently held meeting. Comments Welcome, please send to John Moore.
Also available Dimethoate Factsheet preapared by Department of Agriculture and Food Western Australia.
