1. Learning the lessons from the 2012 season TIM TORR EASTPACK
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Learning the lessons from the 2012 season
TIM TORR EASTPACK
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2. 1. Coppers are effective but…
you need very good coverage
do not use liquid formulations
do not use wetting agents
never add anything to Copper sprays
It is better to use several Copper sprays at lower rates than one or two at higher rates
Always apply in good drying conditions
Only apply when the fruit is dry
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3. Streptomycin lasts longer than we expected
has very persistent residues
is not a cure
does not work as an injection on Kiwifruit
must NOT be used “off label”
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4. Biological control agents (BCA’s)
intermittent in their level of control at best
do not work well at cool temperatures
may be synergistic when used in a program with Coppers
can be very useful to provide protection over flowering
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5. Elicitors need to be applied well before the pathogen
have a metabolic cost
have been associated with small fruit
some are better than others (some don’t work)
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6. 2. Don’t over react
don’t anticipate how situations might play out, it may not be as bad as you think
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7. 3. You can make a difference
Often the things that you do on the orchard determine the outcome … even with Psa
Spray programs
Orchard hygiene
Canopy management
Plant training
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