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46 R&D Farm Productivity, Resource Use & Management Minor Use Awareness Program: Latest news MINOR USE HAS AN IMPORTANT ROLE TO PLAY IN THE AUSTRALIAN VEGETABLE INDUSTRY, PARTICULARLY AS INTEGRATED CROP PROTECTION AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD. THIS ARTICLE EXPLAINS HOW MINOR USE WORKS WITH THESE SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES. Integrated Crop Protection (ICP) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) are terms that are gaining wider use across the horticultural industry. As consumers and markets expect less chemical use with higher volumes of produce, this means that ICP/IPM are important for the future of vegetable farming. While older ‘hard’ chemicals are slowly being phased out, new chemicals are usually ‘softer’ as they enter the market. ‘Soft’ chemicals specifically target the pests, leaving several of the beneficial insects behind. These beneficials can then continue keeping pest populations under control. There are current R&D projects dedicated to ICP and IPM, run by Applied Horticultural Research and RM Consulting Group, which highlight the use of chemicals, beneficial insects and provide resources for growers to become better involved in ICP. Access to appropriate ‘soft’ chemicals for use in ICP/ IPM and organic practices is important for the industry. For some pest issues, there are limited or no control options for growers using these practices. While the use of ICP/IPM will reduce the use of pesticides as a whole, it doesn’t remove the need for chemical control entirely. Therefore, gaining access to newer, softer chemistry to control these issues will in turn improve access for control to the industry. Chemistry specific for these situations can be requested to ensure the continued supply of quality vegetable produce to market. Chemical companies are more supportive of label extensions while they still control the data of the active chemical, and have the only product on the market, which can make the application easier. To understand the needs of the industry and the needs of different groups within the industry, communication and involvement are key. The Minor Use Prioritisation Strategy needs input and involvement to better represent vegetable growers and the industry as a whole. To be involved, AUSVEG must understand what the on-farm needs are. This can be done by joining the Minor Use Database. If you would like to join the Database, you can request a form from the Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator by emailing minoruse@ausveg.com.au. All details provided for the Database are kept confidential. i For more information or to request any of the minor use forms, please contact AUSVEG Minor Use and Agronomy Coordinator on 03 9882 0277, email minoruse@ ausveg.com.au or visit ausveg.com.au/minoruse. The Minor Use Awareness Program has been funded by Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited using the National Vegetable Levy and funds from the Australian Government. Project Number: VG13096
Minor use permits Permit Number PER14211 Version 2 Crop Snowpeas and sugar snap peas PER81876 Fruiting vegetables – cucurbits; fruiting vegetables – other than cucurbits (except sweet corn and mushrooms), leafy vegetables (except lettuce), legume vegetables, root and tuber vegetables, bulb onions, cabbage, celery and rhubarb PER13152 Version 2 PER14326 Version 2 PER12047 Version 2 PER12008 Version 5 Pesticide Group Active Pest/Disease/ Target weed Date Issued Expiry Date Permit Holder States Fungicide Fenhexamid Grey mould and Chocolate spot 27-Nov-13 31-Mar-17 Growcom All states Miticide/ Abamectin Vegetable leafminer 24-Jun-16 30-Apr-19 Growcom QLD only Insecticide Rhubarb Herbicide MCPA present as sodium salt Capsicums, chilli peppers, cucumbers, leafy lettuce (grown in protected situations) Broadleaf weeds 4-Dec-11 30-Sep-21 Growcom All states Fungicide Captan Grey mould 19-Dec-13 30-Nov-21 Growcom All states (except Vic) Sweetpotato (seed roots) Fungicide Thiabendazole Field rots caused by Scurf and Root rot Brassica leafy vegetables, silverbeet, spinach, rocket, shallots, spring onions Herbicide Propachlor Annual grasses and broadleaf weeds as per product label 29-Jun-11 30-Sep-21 Growcom All states 18-Jun-12 30-Nov-25 Growcom All states (except Vic) 47 Vegetables Australia September/October 2016 All efforts have been made to provide the most current, complete and accurate information on these permits, however we recommend that you confirm the details of these permits at the following APVMA website: apvma.gov.au/permits/search.php Category Profiles We understand the fresh produce supply chain and we understand consumers. With our Freshlogic Category Profiles we give you the best insight available into the fruit and vegetable categories you grow, market and retail. We provide the category insights so that you can build your business. Call: +61 3 9818 1588 | info@freshlogic.com.au | freshlogic.com.au
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