Author: GRDC
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Growers urged to be on disease alert this season
Author: GRDC, 04 Aug 2021Recent rainfall patterns and mild temperatures have proved ideal conditions for the development of root and foliar diseases increasing the need for growers to have a strategic and disciplined approach to disease management.
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Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Author: GRDC, 01 Aug 2021Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch, was discovered to be resistant to Group 11 fungicides (strobilurins).
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Workshops to offer insights into soil-borne diseases
Author: GRDC, 31 Jul 2021Soil-borne diseases are a significant constraint to farm profitability in Australia costing wheat growers alone an estimated $521 million annually in lost production, according to research by GRDC.
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WA growers urged to check crops for mouse damage
Author: GRDC, 30 Jul 2021WA growers are being urged to walk paddocks to check for mouse activity and crop damage to determine whether they need to start baiting programs this season.
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Register now for WeedSmart Week 2021 in Esperance
Author: GRDC, 16 Jul 2021The three-day event will start with a practical information forum, followed by two days of farm visits, where growers can see different approaches to weed management.
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GRDC Panel tour to focus on Central Queensland
Author: GRDC, 11 Jul 2021Central Queensland will be the focus of attention for the GRDC Northern Region Panel later this month.
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Esperance port zone growers to hear latest R&D outcomes
Author: GRDC, 08 Jul 2021A Grains Research Update will be held at the Esperance Civic Centre on Friday 6 August. Growers will hear the latest research to guide on-farm decision making.
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Putting a value on paddock drainage
Author: GRDC, 04 Jul 2021GRDC has initiated new sub-surface drainage investments in WA to help growers manage the effects of waterlogging.
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Crop disease management in focus at WA workshops
Author: GRDC, 03 Jul 2021WA growers and agronomists are being offered two-day workshops which will be presented by AFREN.
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Time to diarise WA GRDC Grower Forum dates
Author: GRDC, 26 Jun 2021Growers and grains industry stakeholders are invited to share their research, development and extension needs and priorities at upcoming events being held across WA’s grainbelt.