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The AFREN creed
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-19T09:00:00+11:00Creeds can be powerful beliefs to live by and when it comes to dealing with fungicide resistance the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network have developed the powerful Fungicide Resistance Five. A checklist, underpinned by science, this creed is a reminder as to how to mitigate the threat of resistance. Growers are encouraged to keep it top of mind.
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Decision support tools aid disease management decisions
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-16T09:00:00+11:00A suite of handy mobile devices is equipping growers and advisers to be better informed about crop protection practices. Through improving these management practises the risk of fungicide resistance can be reduced.
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From the shelf to field failure: factors driving fungicide resistance
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-15T09:00:00+11:00Three factors can drive fungicide resistance risk. Understanding the drivers is vital for risk mitigation and to this end a useful matrix is available to determine the overall risk of fungicide resistance developing. The matrix combines the type of fungicide being used, the risk of the pathogen developing resistance and risky agronomic practices that can drive fungicide resistance.
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Out and about with AFREN
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-14T09:00:00+11:00A practical service provided by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network to growers not only provides definitive information on whether they have a disease or resistance issue to deal with, but also enables researchers to discover first-hand which diseases and resistance are emerging on the ground in different parts of the country. This was showcased at the Field Applied Research Field Day at Winchelsea in Victoria in 2023.
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Preserving our fungicides
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-13T09:00:00+11:00Successful stewardship is the key to prolonging the longevity of fungicides and requires collaboration, engagement and support by all stakeholders.
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Tomorrow’s fungicides: gene switches and nanobots
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-12T09:00:00+11:00New tools and techniques are being added to the fungicide resistance management arsenal by Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management for growers to keep ahead in the race.
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‘Next-gen’ monitoring improving fungicide resistance detection
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-09T09:00:00+11:00Delivering in-season information for growers on fungicide resistance is key to agile fungicide resistance management. New technology being deployed by researchers from Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management heralds further efficiencies in detecting fungicide resistance for Australian growers.
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Knowledge is power when managing fungicide resistance in pulses
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-08T09:00:00+11:00Knowledge is power when managing fungicide resistance in pulses. Pulse pathologist Sara Blake from South Australian Research and Development Institute and Dr Joshua Fanning from Agriculture Victoria discuss key issues pertaining to fungicide resistance management in these crop species.
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Fungicide resistance in Queensland: be alert
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-07T09:00:00+11:00The detection of fungicide resistance in Queensland highlights the need for growers and advisers to be vigilant and access appropriate advice if they suspect issues in crops. The Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network provides up-to-date information and access to regional pathologists
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Fungicides available for Australian grain crops and their modes of action
Supplement: Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024 - 2024-02-06T09:00:00+11:00Fungicide resistance is a serious and increasing issue to be managed in Australian cropping systems. As these chemicals are an important part of an integrated disease management plan understanding their mode of action informs their appropriate use.