Common Farm Fungicide May Be Contributing to 'Insect Apocalypse'

Banned in Europe, sprayed in America: The fungicide threatening our pollinators

Macquarie University researchers reveal that chlorothalonil, still commonly sprayed on American and Australian produce, cripples insect fertility by more than a third at residue levels typically found on food. The unexpectedly sharp drop in fruit-fly egg production suggests cascading damage to pollinator populations vital for crops and ecosystems. Although the fungicide is outlawed in the EU, Australian growers often apply it preventively, under…

Common farm fungicide may be contributing to 'insect apocalypse'

A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial insects that play a critical role in pollination and wider ecosystems.

Considering a Fungicide Application by Drone? You’re Not Alone – Part 1 - Field Advisor

In part one of this two-part series, Stephanie Porter, CCA, breaks down the pros and cons of drone fungicide applications—and what farmers need to consider before taking flight. The post Considering a Fungicide Application by Drone? You’re Not Alone – Part 1 appeared first on Field Advisor.

Common farm chemical threatens insect survival

Macquarie University research reveals a widely-used fungicide causes reproductive damage in beneficial insects. The study found chlorothalonil – one of the world's most extensively used fungicides – severely impacts insect reproduction and survival, even at the lowest levels routinely detected on food.