Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW

orchard plant protection guide

Department of Primary Industries maintains its place in the deciduous fruits industries by providing information through its network of Extension Horticulturists and publications.

This 21st Edition of the Orchard plant protection guide for deciduous fruits in NSW is the latest in a series of similar publications which have served industry for over 51 years.

It provides up-to-date information on all aspects of protecting your orchard from pests and diseases.

What’s new?

Our organisation has returned to the name Department of Primary Industries (DPI).

The new tables introduced last year have been modified slightly to include newly registered products and changes to toxicity of pesticides to common beneficial organisms.

CropCare have replaced Hammer® (Carfentrazone-ethyl) herbicide with Spotlight Plus®. This product is based on the same active constituent but different formulation. Old stocks of Hammer® with orchards on the label may be sold and used until stocks run out.

DuPont have ceased the manufacture of NustarDF® (fluzazole) fungicide.