VIDEO: Spotted Wing Drosophila preparedness

Watch this webinar recording from the 11 April 2019 with leading grower and Chair of Protected Cropping Australia Nicky Mann, international researchers Bethan Shaw from East Malling Research with Jessica Lye and James Maino from cesar as they discuss lessons from overseas and the risks to the Australian industry. The discussion, moderated by Clinton Muller from RMCG, provides an overview on the pest biology, best management practices used by growers in the United Kingdom, and establishment and spread modelling results for Australian growing regions. This webinar was co-delivered by the Spotted Wing Drosophila Preparedness Project and Strawberry Innovation project, funded by Hort Innovation using the strawberry research and development levy and funds from the Australian Government. Published 12 April 2019