PEST CONTROL | Modifying greenhouses helps slash pesticide use
Research trials with a Sydney cucumber grower have found that pesticide use can be significantly reduced by making modifications to standard greenhouses.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/modifying-greenhouses

PEST CONTROL | National launch of new fox strategy book in Orange
The most up-to-date fox management strategies have been collected in a new book to be launched at Orange Agricultural Institute (OAI) this Wednesday October 24 at 11.00am.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/fox-strategy-book

VIROLOGY | Latest US technology helps stop spread of equine virus
Managing Australia’s first outbreak of equine influenza has been aided by use of some of the most advanced technology in any laboratory in Australia.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/technology-stop-ei

PLANT BREEDING | Seed for high quality chickpea varieties secured for NSW
Long-term production of a reliable source of high quality chickpea seed is assured for NSW growers following a decision to appoint AWB Seeds as commercialisation partner for the national chickpea breeding program.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/high-quality-chickpea-seeds

PARISITOLOGY | Exotic bee parasite found in Australia
Australia's leading bee experts have rejected an inference in a scientific paper that the devastating Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in the US may have originated from Australian package bees.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/ticking-packages

CROP PRODUCTION | Wheat water use survey finds big variations
A survey of 53 Coleambally wheat crops in 2006 revealed big variations in both yields and amount of water used to grow a crop.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/big-variations

DAIRY CATTLE | Dairy farmers plan for a less reliable climate
Detailed weather forecast data available on the internet has become an essential planning tool for dairy farmers, Sam and Fleur Tonge.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/forecasting-convert

ENERGY | Friendly energy from Condo Mallee
Mallee, a low growing eucalypt adapted to dry climates, could have new value in Central Western NSW as a renewable energy source.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/updates/issues/october-2007/friendly-energy-mallee