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WA joins SA with 2 out of 3: DMI + SDHI resistant Net-form net blotch
Thanks to a recent CCDM survey, net-form net blotch on barley has been identified as resistant to SDHI (Group 7) fungicides in Southern WA, with potential to reduce options for disease control in the future.
Net blotch project reveals the real story of fungicide resistance in WA
In this Spotlight article, CCDM shares recent results from the Barley Disease Cohort Project, where four years of research has led to a much clearer picture of the fungicide resistance situation in Southern WA.
Wheat powdery mildew pathogen now resistant to two fungicide groups
With wheat powdery mildew capable of reducing grain yields by up to 25 per cent in conducive seasons, a fungicide resistance expert calls for care to preserve the life of available fungicides.
Queensland joins the rest of Australia with fungicide resistance
Courtesy: Megan Jones, CCDM, original article published online – Queensland joins the rest of Australia with fungicide resistance - CCDM Australian grain growers, we’re now all in this together. We’re sad to say it, that unfortunately for Queensland, this state...
Optimising seed-saving strategies starts at harvest
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to be resistant to Group 11 fungicides (strobilurins).
We need your input – fungicide resistance awareness in the spotlight
Grain growers and advisers are invited to take part in a national Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) survey to gauge awareness of fungicide resistance issues and management.
Whether you consider yourself an expert, a responsible fungicide user, or just want an idea of how your current knowledge measures up, your participation will be valuable to AFREN’s ongoing fungicide resistance extension work.
Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the common wheat disease, Septoria tritici blotch (STB), was discovered to be resistant to Group 11 fungicides (strobilurins).
FR-5 podcast series a roadmap for fungicide resistance management
A new Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) podcast series aims to help growers understand how fungicide resistance develops and how they can prevent it from becoming an issue in their cropping programs.
DMI resistance in wheat powdery mildew confirmed for the first time
New South Wales and Victorian grain growers are urged to be on alert following confirmation that difficulties experienced in 2020 controlling wheat powdery mildew are linked to resistance of the pathogen to demethylase inhibitor (DMI, Group 3) fungicides.
Events
FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WORKSHOP SERIES:
Managing cereal and canola foliar diseases and fungicide resistance
Agronomists and grain growers are invited to discuss the cutting edge of disease and fungicide resistance management in a 2-day GRDC-supported workshop, brought to you by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN).
Workshop facilitator John Cameron said “The 2024 foliar disease and resistance workshops continue on from previous, highly regarded, workshops providing the latest research on foliar disease and resistance in canola and cereals.”
“When you put Nick Poole from FAR Australia alongside resistance expert Fran Lopez from CCDM and key regional pathologists and mix this with the field expertise of 20 leading agronomists, the discussion will be lively and targeted on issues of regional importance and how this is reflected in advice to growers. It’s a great mix, and all who attend – no matter how experienced, will pick up new and valued understanding.”
These ‘small group’ workshops cover:
- Cereal growth stages and spray decisions
- Where different fungicides fit
- Fungicide resistance management and resources
- Integrating fungicides, varieties, epidemiology, and seasons for fun and profit
- Cereal canopy management interactions with foliar disease decision making
- Management strategies that consider the underlying risk of fungicide resistance
- Strategies for managing SDHI and other resistance issues, including net blotches in barley and triazole resistance in powdery mildew
- Canola/pulse disease management & fungicide resistance considerations (location specific)
These small group workshops will run for 2-days. Participant numbers are limited to ensure active participation and discussion. Workshops start at 9:00am day 1, 8:00am day 2 and finish day 2 by 4:00pm.
Cost is $165 ($150 + GST) per workshop.
Registration is essential to secure your place. Enquiries or to register interest in attending a workshop near you, please contact ICAN: Ph: 02 9482 4930 or erica@icanrural.com.au, or fill in the online registration form.
19-20
March
KADINA, SA
Location: Copper Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, 1 Doswell Tce, Kadina, SA
Speakers: Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Tara Garrard, Sara Blake (SARDI), John Cameron (ICAN).
Focus crops: wheat, barley and pulses (lentils)
25-26
June
WAGGA WAGGA, NSW
Location: Wagga Wagga RSL, 30 Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga, NSW
Speakers: Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI), Brad Baxter (NSW DPI), Angela van de Wouw (University of Melbourne/Marcroft Consulting), John Cameron (ICAN).
Focus crops: wheat, barley and canola
27-28
June
DUBBO, NSW
Location: Dubbo RSL, cnr Brisbane & Wingewarra Streets, Dubbo, NSW
Speakers: Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI), Angela van de Wouw (University of Melbourne/Marcroft Consulting), John Cameron (ICAN).
Focus crops: wheat, barley and canola
23-24
July
HORSHAM, VIC
Location: Agriculture Victoria Research, 110 Natimuk Road, Horsham, Victoria
Speakers: Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Josh Fanning (Agriculture Victoria), Hari Dadu (Agriculture Victoria), Angela van de Wouw (University of Melbourne/Marcroft Consulting), John Cameron (ICAN).
Focus crops: wheat, barley, canola and pulses (lentils)
25-26
July
MELBOURNE, VIC
Location: Best Western Airport Motel, 33 Ardlie St, Attwood, Victoria
Speakers: Dr Fran Lopez-Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Hari Dadu (Agriculture Victoria), Angela van de Wouw (University of Melbourne/Marcroft Consulting), John Cameron (ICAN).
Focus crops: wheat, barley and canola
FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WEBINARS
AFREN hosted a series of webinars in August 2023 to discuss fungicide resistance developments and issues relevant to canola, pulses and Queensland growers. Please see below for details and to view the recordings.
CANOLA: The economics of blackleg fungicide application during early bloom in 2023
Wednesday 9 August
AFREN Fungicide Resistance Update Webinar – Canola: The economics of blackleg fungicide application during early bloom in 2023 with Dr Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Grains Pathology).
QUEENSLAND: Mungbean powdery mildew, wheat powdery mildew, barley net blotches
Monday 14 August
University of Southern Queensland researchers Professor Levente Kiss and Dr Noel Knight and the CCDM’s Dr Fran Lopez Ruiz provide an update on fungicide resistance detections in mung bean powdery mildew, net blotches and wheat powdery mildew in Qld.
PULSES: Botrytis grey mould in lentil and chocolate spot in faba bean
Wednesday 16 August
SARDI’s Sara Blake and the CCDM’s Dr Fran Lopez Ruiz provide an update on managing botrytis grey mould in lentil crops and chocolate spot in faba bean.
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If you’re interested in having one of our team present an information session on fungicide resistance to your grower or advisory group, please get in touch.
We have regional pathologists in all states, and can deliver in person or online.
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