Stocktakes of Government Programs & Initiatives
| Initiative Name | Advancing integrated pest and disease management for vegetable Brassicas |
|---|---|
| Government Agency Administering the Initiative | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) |
| Vote | Agriculture and Forestry |
| Year first implemented | 2004/05 |
| Expected completion date | June 2007 |
| Description of Initiative | This project aims to update IPM for vegetable brassicas, by revising integrated pest management for vegetable Brassicas (the IPM Manual), through investigation of methods for control of soil borne diseases of Brassicas and for control of pests and diseases of Asian Brassicas. |
| Under what Government Program is this initiative funded | MAF Sustainable Farming Fund |
| Who is the intended beneficiary | Farmers/Growers |
| Who is the contracting party | Fresh Vegetable Sector Brassica Product Group |
| Other information about the program | Project number 04/055 http://www.maf.govt.nz/sff/about-projects/horticulture/04055brassica.htm |