Bowen Gumlu Growers Association
Collectively We Grow
On behalf of the Bowen Gumlu Growers Association board and staff I’m delighted to provide update for the 2022/23 Annual Report. This year has presented us with both challenges and successes, and I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your steadfast support throughout our ongoing journey……
Guava root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne enterolobii) is a highly pathogenic and invasive nematode species. Despite its common name, it has a broad host range including many vegetable crops, ornamental plants and weeds. It has been identified as a high priority pest in the biosecurity plans for the ginger, papaya, potato, sweetpotato and vegetable industries.
Keeping records is critical to any business and in agricultural farming it can provide a range of information in relation to productivity, economics, farm operations, marketing opportunities and environmental responsibilities.
Below is a checklist that highlights all the legislative requirements for recordkeeping for chemicals based on the products that you are using. There are a number of different areas that require you to keep records including each product label, the Agricultural ERA standard as referred to in the Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Act 1988 and the Chemical Usage (Agricultural and Veterinary) Control Regulation 2017.
Legislation is not descriptive as to how to keep records only what records to keep. It is up to you as an individual entity to choose the most suitable methods of keeping records for your business.
APVMA PubCRIS database search
Search for chemical details including product name, registering company, active constituents and product category, or information on stopped, cancelled and expired registrations.
A series of fact sheets on priority weed species and their integrated management in vegetables.
The Soil Wealth and Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) project provides research and development (R&D) extension services, products and communication on improved soil management and plant health to the Australian vegetable industry.
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