Findings from A Lighter Touch trials evaluating biologicals and innovative synthetic products for control of Ascochyta blight in process and seed pea crops will be discussed at upcoming events hosted by the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).
Ascochyta blight damage from trials in process and seed pea crops.
In collaboration with ALT, the Seed Industry Research Centre (SIRC) and Process Vegetables NZ, the three autumn round up events are being held in March and April.
The dates are March 18 for Mid Canterbury (online), March 31 for lower/eastern North Island (online) and April 1, in person, in Methven.
ALT pea trials 2024-2025.
Along with the control of Ascochyta blight in process and seed pea crops, aphids and yellow dwarf virus (YDV) management are among other topics being discussed, including work supported by ALT. YDV is transmitted by aphids and the disease is a hot topic for the industry after a tough arable season. FAR staff will discuss how the season shaped up and how digital tools such as Aphid Chat can help manage aphid risk into the future .
