New SARP released for Passionfruit identifying priority pests & diseases

A Strategic Agrichemical Review Process (SARP) is built through the process of a desktop audit and industry liaison, and;

(i) Assesses the importance of the diseases, insects and weeds (plant pests) that can affect a
horticultural industry;

(ii) Evaluates the availability and effectiveness of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides
(pesticides) to control the plant pests;

(iii) Determines any gaps in the pest control strategy and

(iv) Identifies suitable new or alternatives pesticides to address the gaps.

Alternative pesticides should ideally be selected for benefits of:

  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) compatibility
  • Improved scope for resistance management
  • Sound biological profile
  • Residue and trade acceptance domestically and for export

You can review the summary and download the full report HERE