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Research shows Russian Wheat Aphids can be managed

THE more Australian researchers learn about Russian Wheat Aphid (RWA), the more confident they are that the pest does not pose major threat to winter cereal crops if growers and advisors understand how to manage the pest effectively.

Macey Hill
 Russian Wheat Aphids can be effectively managed.

Russian Wheat Aphids can be effectively managed.

This message comes from Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) pests manager Leigh Nelson, following the detection of RWA in wheat crops north of Esperance in Western Australia. It is the...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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