Media Release
Crop Protection
Plant science industry responding to threat of fall armyworm
The moth pest fall armyworm has made its way to Australia with the potential to spread quickly throughout farming regions. Chief Executive Officer of the national peak industry organisation for the plant science sector, Mr Matthew Cossey, said, “Fall armyworm has been devastating for many overseas farming sectors. This is a pest that now poses a serious threat to Australian crops. “The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has responded by approving a number of…