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Promote pesticidal plant technologies: Expert

ZIMBABWE needs to promote research on pesticidal plant technologies to safeguard the environment and help smallholder farmers to access safer alternatives to synthetic pesticides, a University of Zimbabwe post-harvest technology specialist says.

Garden Help: It's summertime, and bugs are on the prowl

Welcome to summer in Florida. Hot humid weather creates a lush tropical oasis where heat-loving plants thrive - along with the bugs. Less than 1 percent of all insects are pests, so the majority of the insects or bugs that you see are not a problem. Accept them, forget about them and move on. They may be feeding on other problem insects, breaking down organic debris or pollinating plants ...

Scientist sentenced for importing predatory bug

An Auckland scientist has been sentenced to four months' community detention and 120 hours' community work for giving false information to a biosecurity inspector about the illegal importation of a predatory insect.

Scientist sentenced for lying to inspector

The justice system has today sent a clear signal to an Auckland scientist that flouting biosecurity rules won’t be tolerated.

Local or Organic?

Every year, I am asked if the peaches and nectarines that I sell are grown organically. The answer is no. We cannot grow stone fruit crops such as peaches, plums, nectarines and cherries without having to use both insecticides and fungicides.