Investment

Investment

GRDC Code: DAW2104-003RTX
Disease surveillance and related diagnostics for the Australian grains industry (Western region)
This project is part of a national disease surveillance program to monitor the changes in pathogen populations for cereals, oilseeds and pulses including their incidence and severity in association with changes in farming practice and other factors (such as climatic trends) that informs industry of disease risks and assists in identifying RD&E investment priorities across Western Australia's grain growing regions. This work will also contribute to demonstrating pest area freedom to meet market requirements.
Project start date:
01/04/2021
Project end date:
31/03/2024
Crop type:
  • Wheat, (Cereal)
  • Barley, (Cereal)
  • Oats, (Cereal)
  • All Pulses, (Legume)
  • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
Organisation
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Region:
West
Project status
status icon Completed

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Paddock Practices: Variety selections for fungal disease management in 2023 -     GRDC

Paddock Practices: Variety selections for fungal disease management in 2023 - GRDC

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A high incidence of fungal disease in Western Australia’s Albany and Esperance Port Zones during the 2022 season has led to increased concerns about fungicide resistance, with attention now turning to which crops and varieties will offer better