Pest and disease management

Crop Protection Session Introduction

Prepared by: Steve McLean

2014 AMS 40th Anniversary Industry Conference proudly presented by

Crop Protection in Macadamia Production

Team Leader for Crop Protection IRG & R&D Committee

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Crop Protection IRG Members

Phil McCarthy

Bob Howard

Andrew Starkey

Jarrah Coates

Eddy Dunn (Bundaberg)

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Recent Success Stories

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Current Research

Thank current researchers – huge industry asset

Lace Bug

FSB

Husk Spot

Phytophthora

Emerging pests

Permits (both synthetic and organic)

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