Ongoing project
Pest and disease management for the Australian mushroom industry (MU21007)
Delivery Partner: University of Tasmania
This project is reducing the negative economic impacts experienced by the mushroom industry as a direct result of the influence of pests and diseases infiltrating mushrooms crops. The project will conduct research into pest and disease management options, extensively engage with growers and provide access to farm-focused extension activities.
MU21007 recognises the role chemical control options play in pest and disease management. However, it seeks to provide growers with the necessary tools and resources to increase confidence in using non-chemical management strategies, such as:
Learn more about pesticide management strategies through this article.
This project is a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Mushroom Fund
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