Diseases

Diseases, 18 Sep 2021

Root disease a growing concern for pulse crops

A national survey has, for the first time, profiled pathogens of pulse roots, documenting an emerging risk to crop productivity

Diseases, 17 Sep 2021

New barley powdery mildew resistance genes key to future resistance

Researchers have discovered a unique set of genes that will help breeders to develop barley varieties with more stable resistance to powdery mildew.

Diseases, 11 Sep 2021

More durable leaf rust resistance in the works for barley

A cache of genes that provide durable resistance to barley leaf rust are being identified, with DNA markers allowing for their accelerated deployment in breeding programs

Diseases, 09 Sep 2021

Reports of stripe rust in barley spark prompt response

Early last year, we wrote about the threat posed to Australian barley growers by the exotic barley stripe/yellow rust pathogen (BYR). This pathogen causes significant problems in barley production in some parts of the world, but fortunately it is not present in Australia.

Diseases, 01 Sep 2021

New research to focus on major wheat disease

A wet winter in southern Australia has seen an increase in the prevalence of the region’s most significant wheat disease, Septoria Tritici Blotch.

Diseases, 22 Aug 2021

Cold, wet winter causes rise in canola disease

Oilseed disease expert Steve Marcroft is encouraging growers to monitor crops after reports of severe blackleg infection in canola.

Diseases, 13 Aug 2021

Growers urged to monitor and manage for cereal diseases

NSW DPI senior plant pathologist Steven Simpfendorfer said accurate diagnosis and pathology support will be critical this season to ensure growers and advisers have the right disease management strategies in place.

Diseases, 04 Aug 2021

Growers urged to be on disease alert this season

Recent 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.

Diseases, 01 Aug 2021

Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA

Wheat 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).

Diseases, 31 Jul 2021

Workshops to offer insights into soil-borne diseases

Soil-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.

New catalogue unlocks potential of Australian grains research data

GRDC launches industry-driven research consortium to capitalise on growing global oat market

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

Liming and spading trial shows value of strategic tillage

Soil survey aims to help growers make informed decisions

Technology offers real-time support during frost events

Soil amelioration methods tested in frost mitigation trial

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

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

Writing the rule book for canola establishment

Strong yields open new chapters in cereal story

Engagement in trials creates a cereal contender

Why GRDC invested in the Herbicide Innovation Partnership in 2015

Lessons for navigating resistance storms

High mouse activity reported in several regions vigilance advised

Managing canola pests using beneficial insects, spiders and mites

Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by increased virulence

Preserving our fungicides

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

Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing

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

Project to optimise nutrition for WA pulse crops

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

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

Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

Paddock drainage trials show promising results

GRDC invests in integrated solutions to tackle weed challenges

Health benefits one reason to love legumes

‘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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