Fall Armyworm: Risks and management

This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 2020. Queensland dairy farmer, Melvyn Zischke, shares his FAW experience with Dairy Australia’s Dr Brenda McLachlan, Dr Melina Miles (Department of Primary Industries, Queensland) and New South Wales agronomist Peter Beale.  The panel also discuss a range of potential options to minimise the impact of FAW in autumn planted pastures and forage crops, as well as the risks involved. To find out more about FAW and access resources for dairy farmers, visit Fall Armyworm | Dairy Australia.   This episode features a conversation with: Dr Brenda McLachlan, Development & Regional Adaptation Lead, Dairy Australia Dr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland Peter Beale, Senior Agronomist, New South Wales Local Land Services Melvyn Zischke, dairy farmer, Darling Downs, Queensland  Related links Fall armyworm | The Beatsheet If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.