There are real alternatives to widespread pesticide use. Australia must embrace the change

Over the last two years, CSIRO has been talking to Australia's food producers about a new suite of solutions to pest controlAustralian farmers are heavily reliant on the use of pesticides to control weeds, diseases, and insect pests, collectively known as agripests.In some industries, pesticides are the first option when managing pests, rather than a last resort. They are not only applied as aerial sprays after a pest has been detected but are coated on seeds and soil as a 'just-in-case' application, well before any outbreak is detected. Continue reading...