Agriculture Victoria's Horsham-based SmartFarm will host a trial of new pest management equipment to better control aphids

Lucy Williams
May 26 2022 - 4:00pm
PEST CONTROL: Agriculture Victoria researcher Francesco Martoni is keen to get the advanced bug catching technology in Horsham for the upcoming 12-week trial. Picture: Supplied
PEST CONTROL: Agriculture Victoria researcher Francesco Martoni is keen to get the advanced bug catching technology in Horsham for the upcoming 12-week trial. Picture: Supplied

High-tech automated bug catchers will spend 12 weeks on a farm at Horsham as part of a trial program to prevent pests and pathogens from destroying crops.

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Lucy Williams

Lucy Williams

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Journalist with an interest in telling regional and rural stories, and covering the diverse array of topics that matter to the people of Bendigo.

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