Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm (AEDT)
Location: Pemberton/Manjimup Region WA - more details on the way
Registration: Link coming soon. Registrations are essential for address details and catering purposes.
About the Demonstration Event
Paul Horne of IPM Technologies will present a workshop covering the fundamentals of IPM in potato crops. He will then lead us on a Field Walk to practice scouting for pests and beneficials. Participants will leave with strategies to implement in their own businesses.
Additionally, hear an update on the Hort Innovation & other related disease research and management projects.
Event Details
IPM Fundamentals
Dr Paul Horne (IPM Technologies) will cover the fundamentals of IPM in potato crops, including pest monitoring, recognising beneficial insects, and making informed management decisions. A guided field walk will follow, giving participants hands-on experience scouting for pests and beneficials and translating observations into practical, in-season actions.
Lunch will be provided upon arrival, with refreshments at the conclusion of the event.
Meet the Presenters
Dr. Paul Horne (IPM Technologies)
Dr Paul Horne is an entomologist and since 1996 has been owner and director of IPM Technologies Pty Ltd. He has been involved with the development and implementation of IPM in a wide range of crops but specialising in potato crops in Australia for over 30 years. A strong focus of his work has been the implementation and adoption of IPM strategies. This has also involved a strong research component on the impact of pesticides on species of beneficial invertebrates.
Other speakers
Information coming soon…
More Information
Please contact Rachel Lancaster, PotatoLink Regional Representative: 0428 771 937 or rachel@eatswa.com.au
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Regional coordination in WA will be shared between Rachel Lancaster and Mark Warmington. Rachel has worked in research and extension with Western Australian horticultural businesses for more than 28 years. After many years with the WA Department of Agriculture, in 2016 she left to become principal of EATS (Environmental and Agricultural Testing Services) as well as consulting privately on a wide range of research projects. As a result, Rachel has investigated plant nutrition, disease, insect and weed management and efficient crop irrigation. With skills in implementing and analysing trials as well as working with growers, Rachel is ideally qualified to work with the PotatoLink team managing activities in WA.