Disease presentations at this update include: Diverse farms! Challenging and improving farming systems at the whole farm scale – impacts of crop sequences on weed management, N legacy and root diseases such as crown-rot. Greg Condon (Grassroots Agronomy) Soil pathogens in central west NSW – what’s out there that we need to be working on? Predicta®B test results. Maurie Street (GOA) What's stripe... Read more »
The Dubbo update has a presentation by Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD) on Regional fungicide resistance and disease management update on day 2. For more information and to register, visit the GRDC website.
The Goondiwindi update has a presentation by Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD) on' Regional fungicide resistance and disease management update' on Day 1. For more information or to register, visit the GRDC website.
The Narrabri update includes a session on Ascochyta in chickpeas – exciting new genetics that’s close and a look over the horizon by Kristy Hobson (NSW DPIRD). For more information and to register, visit the GRDC website.
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... Read more »
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... Read more »
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 -... Read more »