Diseases

Diseases, 06 Jun 2022

High-residue systems may increase crown rot risk

Plant pathologists encourage planning, particularly by those with stripper fronts, to mitigate the risk of crop losses to the disease Fusarium crown rot

Diseases, 12 May 2022

Fungicide timing essential for chocolate spot

Recent crop disease surveys found that chocolate spot was all too common in faba bean crops in South Australia and Victoria. Field trials have demonstrated the yield benefit of selecting more resistant varieties and optimising fungicide application timing.

Diseases, 07 May 2022

Bacteria versus fungus – fighting Ascochyta carryover on stubble

A new approach to managing Ascochyta blight in chickpeas aims to reduce the disease build up outside of the cropping season. As part of this approach, researchers at CSIRO are evaluating microbial inoculants with the ability to control Ascochyta rabiei.

Diseases, 23 Apr 2022

New stripe rust variant warrants caution

A new pathotype of stripe rust with increased virulence on barley was detected in 2021. The new pathotype is not expected to cause damage in barley crops in 2022, but it will be critical to monitor the new variant.

Diseases, 13 Apr 2022

Northern growers warned to consider elevated disease risk when making chickpea planting decisions

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Research Officer, Sean Bithell, said there was a risk that Phytophthora root rot would be widespread across the northern region this season, with ongoing rain providing ideal conditions for the disease and volunteer crops supplying an alternate host for the pathogens over summer.

Diseases, 06 Apr 2022

Research challenges Durum sowing window and reduces Fusarium Crown Rot risk

Trial results have shown that growers can plant their Durum crops earlier in the sowing window to prevent yield loss from heat stress during grain fill.

Diseases, 03 Apr 2022

Rust ‘social diseases’ a biosecurity risk

The emergence and spread of variants of cereal rust pathogens, principally via airborne movement, show very strong parallels with recent experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic. Allowing rust to develop in crops of susceptible cereal cultivars allows rust pathogens to build up, spread and mutate.

Regional fungicide workshops deliver cutting edge in disease management

Diseases, 29 Mar 2022

Geneticists on the hunt for tastier, higher value narrow-leafed lupins

Farming systems project to inform decision-making for southern growers

WA grains extension and innovation recognised with GRDC awards

Communications expert and agronomist each win grains industry awards

Workshops to prepare for winter planting

SA grain growers to shape research investment

Latest variety information on-hand for growers through NVT Harvest Reports

2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders

Hope for novel soil amendments to lessen constraints

Liming and spading trial shows value of strategic tillage

Help at hand for better frost decisions

Timely support for frost-risk regions

How well is fallow working to build profit across your farming system?

New guide on water use for dryland cropping

World-first solution to combat spray drift saves growers time, money

Waving a WAND to boost spraying certainty

Weed control a key focus as new season gets underway

Season-ending rain complicates harvest across the country

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

Contractors put weather damage worries on the back foot

Growing the scope of oats

‘Legume leader’ set to share 40 years of lupin experience

Strong yields open new chapters in cereal story

Engagement in trials creates a cereal contender

Experiments show ways around herbicide challenges

Why GRDC invested in the Herbicide Innovation Partnership in 2015

High mouse activity reported in several regions vigilance advised

Managing canola pests using beneficial insects, spiders and mites

Disease outlook and managing increased risk

Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by increased virulence

Updated resource for growers to enhance – not hinder – beneficial insects

PHA releases FMD quick guide for mixed producers

Grains industry scores A-plus for chemical residue compliance

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

Australia’s wheat productivity ranks highest globally

Study reveals essential ingredients for hyper-yielding wheat

On-farm trials key to growing mungbean production

Trials help faba beans build promise in HRZ

Understanding canola establishment to optimise yields

Enquiring attitude opens opportunities

Expanded market options for better sorghum

Research makes strong case for early sown sorghum in the north

New SPAA manual brings grower insight to precision ag

Flying fungicide? Drones could rescue bogged paddocks

Wheat varieties of the future edging closer

Researchers gain access to genetic resources to speed up oat, lupin breeding

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

Paddock drainage trials show promising results

GRDC invests in integrated solutions to tackle weed challenges

Why it is important for GRDC to invest in discovery

‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen

Help never far away in the wide-ranging agronomy network

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

Opt for gas-tight storage to safeguard your grain

Stored grain expert calls time on much-admired career

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