Displaying items by tag: pest

Friday, 18 December 2015 10:44

Needle grass discovered in Christchurch

The invasive pest Chilean Needle grass has been discovered on the edges of Christchurch in West Melton.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 29 September 2015 16:15

Identifying insect species crucial to biosecurity

Lincoln University students are scouring the country to discover new insect species and keep ahead of potential threats to agriculture and the environment.

Published in Farm Health
Monday, 21 October 2013 10:06

New funding to fight potato pest

NEW RESEARCH is being funded to help the potato industry fight the insect intruder - the tomato-potato psyllid.

Published in General News
Thursday, 09 February 2012 09:03

Farmers asked to join possum hunt

Rural land holders in three areas totalling around 900ha on the outskirts of New Plymouth are being invited to join a possum control scheme that already covers almost all the Taranaki ring plain.

Published in General News
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