Graziers and farmers are being warned to keep a close eye on the health of their pastures and grasses, with research showing that pasture dieback is increasing across Queensland.
Pasture Dieback: causes and solutions:
- Death and lost production across millions of
hectares of prime grazing in Queensland and NSW
linked to the mealybug, Heliococcus summervillei - Management solutions urgently needed
QUT is working with Meat and Livestock Australia to:
- Target management using mealybug biology
- Test and apply controls and natural enemies
- Identify resistant pasture varieties
