Bicoloured Weevils Devastate Australian Cotton Farms

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Bicoloured weevils are causing significant damage to cotton farms in Australia's Northern Territory, with farmers advised to maintain vigilance.

Bicoloured weevils are causing significant damage to cotton farms in Australias Northern Territory, with their numbers surging each season and causing substantial yield losses. While theyve also appeared in Queensland and Western Australia, the situation in the NT is particularly dire. Farmers are advised to maintain vigilance and practice good field hygiene, as no specific pesticides are currently registered for these weevils. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da4c5d86addfaf87

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Host: The Daily News Now!

Topics covered

• agriculture
• pests
• cotton farming
• Northern Territory
• Australia
• farming practices

Keywords

• bicoloured weevils
• cotton farms
• Northern Territory
• pest control
• agriculture
• yield losses
• field hygiene

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