This episode is part of a series that focuses on Fall Armyworm (FAW), a destructive horticultural and field pest that was detected in Australia in 2020.

Queensland dairy farmer, Melvyn Zischke, shares his FAW experience with Dairy Australia’s Dr Brenda McLachlan, Dr Melina Miles (Department of Primary Industries, Queensland) and New South Wales agronomist Peter Beale. 

The panel also discuss a range of potential options to minimise the impact of FAW in autumn planted pastures and forage crops, as well as the risks involved.

To find out more about FAW and access resources for dairy farmers, visit Fall Armyworm | Dairy Australia.  

This episode features a conversation with:

Dr Brenda McLachlan, Development & Regional Adaptation Lead, Dairy Australia 
Dr Melina Miles, Principal Entomologist, Department of Primary Industries, Queensland 
Peter Beale, Senior Agronomist, New South Wales Local Land Services 
Melvyn Zischke, dairy farmer, Darling Downs, Queensland 

Related links 
Fall armyworm | The Beatsheet

If you have suggestions for future podcast episodes, you can get in contact with us by emailing dairypod@dairyaustralia.com.au.