The unsung heroes behind the Plant Research Centre – the team that never stops. SARDI’s Plant Research Centre (PRC) Greenhouse Services team maintain a safe, secure and seamless operation - supporting the hub of South Australia's agricultural
SA Grain Legume Project improving pulse agronomy. High grain prices, improved varieties and agronomic benefits for farming systems have seen pulse production expand substantially across the southern region in recent years. There is currently an
Native budworm moth activity update. After a few weeks of little to no native budworm (Helicoverpa punctigera) activity across South Australia, recent pheromone trap catches show moth activity picking up again at several monitored sites. Recent trap
Stay ahead of RLEM: no-cost resistance testing by Cesar Australia and TIMERITE timing. Redlegged earth mite (RLEM) is a major pest of Australian crops and pastures across the southern states. Chemical control remains an important management tool,
Nature's hidden ally: fungal pathogens attacking aphids. When our team receives images of aphids for identification, our focus is usually on determining the species and assessing potential crop risk. However, this season we've also noticed something
Pea weevil watch: monitor now, spray smart. The SARDI pea weevil model is predicting that adult pea weevil movement into field pea crops could begin around 25 August, with egg-laying activity expected from approximately 8 to 10 September. Pea weevil
Stay one step ahead of Etiella: now is the time to watch. Etiella (Etiella behrii) can be a difficult pest to stay ahead of in pulse crops. Adults can arrive with little warning. They lay eggs on plants, and after hatching, the small larvae move
Three to watch in cereals: aphids, cutworms and armyworms. Cereal crops are well underway across South Australia, and a few familiar pests are starting to make an appearance. The PestFacts SA team has received reports this season of oat aphid from
From paddock to protein: How SARDI helps local manufacturers succeed in new markets. What happens when cutting-edge food science meets a plentiful South Australian crop? A new generation of plant-based protein products is born, opening doors to
Peer-reviewed investigation identifies potential causes of harmful algal bloom. The South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) has released the findings of the most comprehensive investigation to date into the state’s
Native budworm moth activity: update to 17 July 2026. Up to to 17 July, monitoring through the PestFacts SA native budworm pheromone trap network continues to show low moth activity across South Australia, indicating there is no immediate threat to
Hoverflies lending a hand in canola. While growers are keeping an eye on insect pests, it's worth remembering that beneficial insects are also out in force. During recent monitoring at the GRDC project Canola Allies trial site at Rosedale,