New to export program

Trade and Investment Queensland has introduced the New to Export program for Queensland businesses who have not previously exported.

Grants of up to $15,000 are available to businesses from a vast scope of sizes, industries, sectors and regions from across the State.

Successful applicants receive comprehensive and focused mentoring and training in a program designed to enable their business to scale and deliver commercial export success.

For more information visit tiq.qld.gov.au/queensland-business/ how-we-help/new-to-export

“Significant penalties may apply—up to $86,250 for individuals and $431,250 for companies.”

Be on alert for powdery mildew

The troublesome disease powdery mildew has been detected in several mungbean crops growing in southern Queensland within the last few weeks.

Powdery mildew in mungbean (right) is caused by the fungal species, Podosphaera xanthii and Erysiphe vignae

It initially appears as small white powdery spots, and can spread to cover the entire leaf surface.

Plant pathologist Lisa Kelly said it has been spotted at Pampas and is likely to be more widespread.

She said two fungicide options are currently under permit to manage the disease, including tebuconazole products (PER13979) and Veritas® Opti, which contains a mixture of tebuconazole and azoxystrobin.

The Powdery Mildew MBM app is available to assist growers and advisors in making fungicide management decisions.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and University of Southern Queensland researchers currently have field trials underway to further validate the Powdery Mildew MBM app. Monitor crops closely for disease symptoms.

Contact Lisa Kelly at lisa.kelly@daf.qld.gov.au or 0477 747 040 for further information on disease diagnosis.