These ongoing projects relate to the work that HGCA has commissioned in relation to cereal pest control.
Click on the titles for an upshot of the problem to be addressed, the aims, the approach and the benefits to the industry. Also will be attached the latest information in the form of Annual Project Reports (APRs) or Interim Reports.
RD-2004-3121 Integrated management strategies for varieties tolerant and susceptible to wheat blossom midge (SAPPIO 126(5))(Lk 0969). To develop robust IPM strategies for farmers using varieties resistant, tolerant or susceptible to orange wheat blossom midge
RD-2006-3279 The potential to control insects and other organisms antagonistic to wheat by the up regulation of Hydroxamic acids
To investigate the potential of the hydroxamic acids for pest control against insects, in particular aphids, and other antagonistic organisms in wheat.
RD-2004-3079 Biopesticides for the control of storage insect pests (SA 269)(Link 0967)
To provide the basis for a whole new class of biological pesticides for use in the storage of a wide range of commodities including cereals and oilseeds.
RD-2005-3201 Defining and managing risks to safety and quality during food and feed grain storage LK0985
An industry-led initiative facilitated by HGCA, has identified areas within the grain storage process where there is insufficient knowledge to properly assess and control risks. These areas require that innovative research be undertaken to meet the industry need for a scientifically validated guide to best practice.
Please click here to see publications that have arisen out of finished projects.
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