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Warning: look out for dangerous pears

A HUDSON pear infestation has been discovered in central Queensland, prompting the Department of Primary Industries to remind landholders to keep a lookout for the Class 1 pest.

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Warning: look out for dangerous pears

The sharp-spined pest, which grows to 1.5m tall and can ruin tyres, threaten native species and destroy native pastures, was found in a garden at the Willows Gemfields west of Emerald. The plants were...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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