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Advice on Publications Available.The following notes have been extracted, with the authors' permission from a series of Agnotes, most of which were developed by Ian Knox, of the Oz Rural Web site (http://www.ozrural.com), for the database of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, which can also be accessed through the NRE Web site (http://www.nre.vic.gov.au).
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Pyrethrum (Tanacetum cinerariaefolium) is a daisy-like perennial plant, the flowers of which contain pyrethrins which have insecticidal properties but are safe for humans and animals. Naturally occurring pyrethrins break down quickly when exposed to light or eaten by mammals.
The Australian pyrethrum industry is currently located in northern Tasmania, and is only second to Kenya in scale of production. The Australian industry is based upon improved varieties and mechanisation. Production requirements are described in the Agriculture Note available through http://www.ozrural.com or http://www.nre.vic.gov.au.
Marketing
To produce pyrethrum, growers require a contract with Botanical Resources Australia.
For further information, contact:
Botanical Resources Australia (formerly CIG Pyrethrum)
19 Goulburn Street
Hobart Tasmania 7000
Telephone: 002 345499
Facsimile: Fax (002) 345413
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