IPDM Project Outputs
For a full list of IPDM related resources, visit the Resource Library.
An integrated pest and disease management extension program for the olive industry (OL17001) was a research project funded by Hort Innovation, using the Hort Innovation olive industry research and development levy, and contributions from the Australian Government.
The key research provider of this project was Western Sydney University, with collaborative partners the Australian Olive Association (AOA) and a several state Departments of Primary Industry.
The project aims were to provide Australian olive growers with access to current, practical information and advice for implementing integrated pest and disease management (IPDM) strategies in their groves.
The material provided below are the outputs of this project.
NOTE - these resources plus more on identifying, treating and controlling pests and diseases of the olive tree, are also accessible via the Resource Library.
These 9 tutorials provide up to date information on IPDM, Monitoring, and Biosecurity, as well as key pests and diseases: Black scale, Olive lace bug, Apple weevil, Anthracnose, Peacock spot and Cercospora leaf spot. Each tutorial includes a brief knowledge self-assessment, as well as questions to prompt changes to /improved practices as a result of completing the tutorial. Tutorials comprise 12-20 slides, and completion time is expected to be 10-15 minutes each.
These are 1-2 page summaries of information on specific topics. In addition to growers, we believe they will be of use for advisors, consultants and pesticide suppliers. There are 9 flyers: Black scale, Olive lace bug, Weevils, Anthracnose, Peacock spot, Cercospora leaf mould, Olive wood rots and dieback, Exotic pests and diseases, and Current chemical options for key pests and diseases.
The revised Field Guide to Olive Pests, Diseases and Disorders provides updated Australian information as well as inclusion of new exotic pests and diseases (such as Xylella and Verticillium wilt (Defoliating strain)). It is primarily to assist in identification of possible pests, diseases and disorders, as well as important beneficial natural enemies.
The Manual is a supplementary extension tool to the web-based tutorials, flyers and field guide. It contains explanatory information on a range of IPDM strategies, enabling more informed decision making. It includes a section on pesticide selection and application.
For more details about the outputs you can also access the webinar held on 1 September 2020 that showcases all the outputs.
Access the recording here.