Another tool in the fight against velvetleaf will be tested on some of Southland’s highest risk farms this week, when Rusty, the velvetleaf detector dog, takes to the paddocks.
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Talking about pests
Southlanders are keen to talk about which pests should be included in the new Regional Pest Management Plan being developed by Environment Southland.
Read More >60 pest plants found, search teams doubled
Staff from all Southland councils are checking fodder beet crops this week in the search for the pest plant velvetleaf. More than 60 velvetleaf plants have been found in various stages of maturity.
Read More >Checking for invasive weed
Southland farmers are being urged to to check their crops now for the pest weed velvetleaf and not wait for biosecurity inspection teams.
Read More >Velvetleaf found on Southland property
A single case of the potentially devastating pest weed ‘velvetleaf’ has been identified on a Southland property.
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