Leaf eating ladybirds are a relatively minor pest of potatoes in Indonesia and Western Australia, but should be monitored.
Loopers are a relatively minor pest of potato crops in both Indonesia and Western Australia.
Powdery mildew is the most persistent fungal problem of grapes in WA and one of the most widespread fungal diseases of grapevines in the world.
Waxflower is susceptible to a range of foliar diseases. The main problems which occur in commercial plantations and their control are outlined here. Since chemicals for control of plant diseases are constantly changing, growers are advised to seek the latest available information.
Leafhoppers are a relatively minor pest of potato crops in both Indonesia and Western Australia.
The blueberry (Vaccinium sp.) is an evergreen perennial shrub, growing up to 3m tall. White or pink flowers are borne in bell-shape clusters on the shoot tips. The fruit is a many-seeded blue berry, with white or pale green flesh.
3Phase is a fertiliser program for growing lettuce, celery, cabbage and broccoli on sandy soils under irrigation.
Saperavi wines have outstanding colour and performed well with both judges and consumers in evaluations in Western Australia. Saperavi originates from the Kakhetti region in central-eastern Georgia.
Pinot Gris is gaining rapid popularity in Australia and is a mutation of Pinot Noir with ‘gris’ referring to the grey (pinkish) colour of the berries. The variety is known as Pinot Grigio in Italy although it originates from the Burgundy region in France.
Lagrein originates from Italy and is known for its production of medium-bodied table wines that show intense colour, good body with rich berry characters.
