sustainability through science & innovation
02 Jun 2014 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
cesar is conducting a short survey of horticultural growers and consultants throughout Australia to better understand the issues surrounding green peach aphid (GPA) resistance. GPA is a widespread pest, attacking a broad range of crops. This species has a tendency to develop insecticide resistance, and this is becoming commonplace across...
06 Mar 2014 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
Sustainable management strategies targeting grain based pests aim to reduce risks of crop loss from pests while also reducing our reliance on insecticides. cesar is teaming up with interstate entomologists and ICAN to provide three workshops on sustainable pest management.
29 Jan 2014 | Filed under sustainable agriculture, company announcements
Our Sustainable Agriculture team currently has an exciting opporunity for a Senior Research Scientist who is genuinely passionate about working within agriculture and the environment.
30 Sep 2013 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
Insecticide use is not just an environmental issue it is now becoming a financial issue. Insect management in grain crops currently relies heavily on insecticides. The success of insecticide use is becoming increasingly challenged with the development of resistance in insects as well as the regulatory withdrawal of a number...
04 Jul 2013 | Filed under sustainable agriculture
Recent research led by cesar has found the extent of insecticide resistance in green peach aphids has escalated across Australia. This research has demonstrated widespread resistance to synthetic pyrethroids and organophosphates exists in Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland.