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Bayer Crop Science is a leading provider of crop protection products and solutions to the agricultural and horticultural industries. We are committed to work with growers, seed companies, distributors and the wider agricultural industry to bring further innovative crop protection solutions to the New Zealand market.

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Serenade^® Optimum – Getting the best in Apples & Pears for Fire blight

Fire blight, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora, is a destructive disease affecting apples and pears. It manifests as blackened, dead shoots and leaves, resembling fire damage, and can eventually kill the tree. More

SIVANTO prime – now there’s no escape for destructive establishment pests in forage crops

SIVANTO prime, containing the new active ingredient Flupyradifurone, is now registered and will be commercially available for spring 2025. SIVANTO prime controls the key establishment pests of forage brassicas and fodder beet. Find out more here… More

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Neil Waddingham Bayer Crop Science New Zealand — Neil Waddingham

Brand Marketing Manager - Arable Crops

Neil Waddingham

Brand Marketing Manager - Arable Crops

Marketing isn’t just a job for Neil – it’s something he’s incredibly passionate about, particularly when it comes to growing crops in New Zealand. Originally from the UK, Neil has an honours degree in Applied Biology specialising in microbiology (fungi) and botany (plants) from Brunel University, London. Read more

Key pests to watch out for

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Codling Moth

Codling moth (Cydia pomonella) is the most serious pest of apples and pears in New Zealand. Adults lay eggs on or near fruits and the larvae burrow their way into the fruit.

Bronze Beetle

The adult form of the New Zealand grass grub is commonly called bronze beetle (Eucolaspis brunnea). Flights of the beetles in late spring can cause damage to fruit trees including apples.

Leaf Rust - Wheat

Leaf rust (also known as brown rust) is a common disease of wheat which can result in significant yield loss if not controlled. Leaf rust is favoured by warmer, drier conditions with the initial source of inoculum being infected volunteer cereals.

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