Farming: Earth mite warning for NSW growers

Southern NSW growers are being advised to monitor for redlegged earth mites (RLEM) this winter, with experts warning environmental conditions have been ideal for mass hatchings, potentially putting emerging winter crops at risk.Dr Paul Umina of environmental consultants Cesar said RLEM were commonly controlled using insecticides, however, non-chemical options were becoming increasingly important due to […]

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    Book unearths Mildura history

    STUART Kells said he loved researching and writing Red Earth - A History of the Mildura Region so much that he couldn't wait to write…