Dimethoate post-harvest suspension
Following public consultation, Australia’s chemical regulator, the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), suspended the registration and labels of chemical products...
View ArticleFruit fly workshop with NSW Local Land Service
The NFFC attended a fruit fly workshop hosted by the Greater Sydney Local Land Service (LLS) at the Somersby NSW DPI Research Station in the latter half of 2023. Presented by Senior Land Services...
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Getting on top of fruit flies in spring
Many Australians enjoy gardening to harvest fresh seasonal produce from their own backyard, however, fruit flies can wreak havoc in the garden. As the first fruits start to form in spring, it is the...
View ArticleNFFC releases new guide on Sterile Insect Technique (SIT)
The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a pest control method in which large numbers of a target pest insect species are grown, sterilised, and released into an area. The National Fruit Fly Council SIT...
View ArticleExpression of Interest – NFFC Member
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) is seeking expressions of interest to join the Council. The NFFC brings together government, growers, and research funders to oversee the implementation of the...
View ArticleMessage from the Manager
Welcome to our first edition of 2024. We have been busy following the National Fruit Fly Symposium last year, processing the fantastic input from those who participated, as well as continuing to build...
View ArticlePrevent Fruit Fly Newsletter – Edition 1 Jan/Feb 2024
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View Article2024 Think Tank Series Webinar #1: Protecting Australia from exotic fruit flies
Kicking off in March, the NFFC is bringing back its educational Think Tank Webinar series for 2024. Join us for the first webinar instalment ‘Protecting Australia from Exotic Fruit Flies’ on...
View ArticleMeet John Webster, Independent Chair of the NFFC
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) welcomed John Webster as the new Independent Chairperson in February 2023. John is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and brings a wealth...
View ArticleMeet John Webster, Independent Chair of the NFFC
The National Fruit Fly Council (NFFC) welcomed John Webster as the new Independent Chairperson in February 2023. John is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and brings a wealth...
View ArticleMessage from the Manager
Welcome to our March edition! Working around fruit fly affected produce means vigilance on the fruit fly front is ever present, whether it be baiting, trapping, scouting, fruit or tree removal, or...
View ArticlePrevent Fruit Fly Newsletter – Edition 2 March 2024
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