Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026
Time: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm (AWST)
Location: “Kaloorup Bush Fire Brigade shed” - 335 Payne Road, Jindong, WA, 6280
Registration: Click here to register. Registrations are essential for address details and catering purposes. Biosecurity matters. Join us by coming in clean clothes and footwear, with a clean vehicle — come clean, go clean.
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 from representatives of the University of Tasmania and Western Sydney University project teams.
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.
Prof. Calum Wilson (TIA)
Professor Calum Wilson is a global leader in plant pathology research. He heads a large team working to understand and combat plant diseases that impact productivity, and sustainability across a range of plant pathogens and crops and has been the recipient of several industry and government awards for his work. He and his team have worked on major potato diseases and soil health more generally for over 30 years developing novel management solutions. This includes the current project “An integrated disease management program for the Australian potato industry (PT23002)” supported by Hort innovation over the next 5 years with a focus on the major soil-borne diseases facing the fresh and processing sectors of the Australian potato industry. He works closely with primary producers and food processors. His team’s work is applied by nature and the integration of our work with production systems is critical to its success. He has a passion for the realization and application of quality research by industry and is actively involved in connecting research and industry to deliver real-world benefits.
More Information
Please contact Mark Warmington, PotatoLink Regional Representative: 0490 362 748 or mark@eatswa.com.au