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Vertebrate pesticide induction training – Warialda
2026-05-13 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Free vertebrate pesticide induction training (VPIT) for landholders (approx. 3 hours). The course covers:

legislation and legal obligations
baiting techniques
toxicity
storage
transport
how to reduce non-target exposure.

On successful completion you will be certified to use 1080, Pindone, PAPP and RHDV baits for 5 years on their land.
There is also optional canid pest ejector (CPE) training (approx. 1.5-2 hours) available. For more information, visit the GRDC website.

GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Beneficial insects and resistance: making smarter spray decisions
2026-05-20 13:00 - 13:45
Lilia Jenkins, Cesar Australia will unpack the role beneficial insects play in Australian grain systems and how smart insecticide decisions can help protect them while maintaining effective pest control. Lilia will share practical strategies for integrating beneficials into pest management programs, reducing unnecessary sprays, and using insecticides more strategically to slow resistance and support long‑term control outcomes.
For more information and to register, visit the GRDC website.

Disease identification and management workshop – Dubbo
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19
Agronomists and grain growers are invited to participate in a 2-day GRDC supported workshop on identifying and managing soil and foliar diseases of cereal and other field crops. The workshop covers:

Foliar diseases
Identification of wheat, barley, canola and winter pulse foliar diseases
Strategies for managing foliar diseases in wheat, barley, winter pulses and canola – Genetics and disease risk – Key timings – Which fungicide(s)? – Pre-emptive management to mitigate risk Soil borne diseases & nematodes
Crop impact and inoculum load of soil borne diseases and nematodes in regional cropping systems
Identification of risk and use of Predicta® B tests.

Book early, as places are limited! Cost is $165 (GST inclusive).
For more information, visit the GRDC website.
