Disease identification and management workshop – Wagga Wagga

Which disease is it? Is it physiological spotting or something else? (Over 20% of suspected diseased cereal samples sent to NSW DPIRD pathologists in 2024 were NOT diseases!) Is it economic to spray and if yes, with what and when? Could I have avoided the problem through management? These are just some of the issues and questions that will be answered in the GRDC Disease Identification & Management Workshops.

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. Book in early, as these workshops are limited in numbers. Cost is $165 (GST inclusive).

These 'small group' workshops cover:

1. Foliar diseases

• Identification of wheat, barley, canola and winter pulse foliar diseases
• Strategies for managing foliar diseases in wheat, barley, winter pulses and canola, including topics such as genetics and disease risk, key timings , which fungicides, and pre-emptive management to mitigate risk.

2. Soil borne diseases and 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

John Cameron, workshop facilitator, said, "these workshops bring together key northern region pathologists to help growers and agronomists identify what diseases are present and understand best economic management approaches."

Cost (in AUD$): $165