Technology and social license are changing how we spray fallow and field crops. Come to a GRDC Spray Day in September to discuss the latest spray technology innovations and stewardship with industry experts. Spray Days will assist growers to make more informed decisions on spray equipment investment and how to use technology for optimum benefit. In the afternoon trade display... Read more »
Technology and social license are changing how we spray fallow and field crops. Come to a GRDC Spray Day in September to discuss the latest spray technology innovations and stewardship with industry experts. Spray Days will assist growers to make more informed decisions on spray equipment investment and how to use technology for optimum benefit. In the afternoon trade display... Read more »
Theme: Stripe rust update for spring 2022 – what’s happening? Topics Stripe rust pathotype update - what's out there and implications for current cultivars (Robert Park, University of Sydney PBI) High inoculum loads and the economics of spraying high yield potential crops for stripe rust (Nick Poole, Far Australia) Stripe rust – what’s happening in the paddock in this very... Read more »
A workshop on insect identification and management will be held at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Tor St complex on Wednesday 12 October. This is the first of three to be held in 2022, with the second occurring in Narrabri on Wednesday 19 October, and the third TBA. To register your interest visit https://thebeatsheet.com.au/workshop-registrations-2022
A workshop on insect identification and management will be held at Narrabri's RSL on Wednesday 19 October. This is the second of three to be held in 2022, with the first occurring in Toowoomba on Wednesday 12 October, and the third TBA. To register your interest and secure a place visit https://thebeatsheet.com.au/workshop-registrations-2022
The DAF horticulture team are holding a FAW afternoon from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Bowen Research Station, showcasing their sweet corn demonstration sites. The 2 hour session will include: Fall armyworm research updates Demonstrations of drone spray application in sweet corn Displays of parasitoids, predators, pathogens found in the field, & fall armyworm management information. For more information, visit the... Read more »
Exceedingly wet conditions in 2022 will mean different, and in some cases more, insect pests than we have become used to in the drier years. Helicoverpa is already in very high numbers, with numbers likely to increase as the summer progresses. Helicoverpa armigera, which was last seen in wheat in 2016, is already in high numbers in Central and southern... Read more »
GRDC Spray Days cover the latest developments in spray application technology and stewardship for grain growers and their advisers. GRDC Spray Days provide a platform for growers to interact with industry to hear about, see and discuss spray technology innovations with industry experts, enabling growers to make more informed decisions on spray equipment investment and how to use technology for optimum... Read more »
Managing spray logistics is a challenge. Knowing when conditions are suitable for spraying to avoid spray drift is a critical part of this puzzle. The new inversion tower network will help take the guess work out of when you can and can’t spray and potentially open more spraying hours with greater certainty. This technology will help define when you can... Read more »
A workshop on insect identification and management will be held at Chinchilla on Wednesday 30 November. Previous workshops were held in Toowoomba and Narrabri in October. To register your interest and secure a place visit https://thebeatsheet.com.au/workshop-registrations-2022
9:30 am Tuesday 14 February - 3 pm Wednesday 15 February 2023 For more information and to register visit https://grdc.com.au/events/list/2023/02/grdc-grains-research-update-wagga-wagga
8:30 am – 3 pm Thursday 16 February 2023 For more information and to register visit https://grdc.com.au/events/list/2023/02/grdc-grains-research-update-corowa