Summer crops at risk as AgForce and CSIRO warn farmers about failing to bait for mice

Ben Harden
Updated January 21 2021 - 4:10pm, first published January 19 2021 - 5:00pm
 Baiting mice at sowing time is the best way to minimise the risk of crop damage.
Baiting mice at sowing time is the best way to minimise the risk of crop damage.

Mouse numbers continue to rise risking serious damage to summer crops, despite calls by AgForce and CSIRO warning growers to inspect for mice and bait during summer planting.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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