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Tomorrow’s fungicides: gene switches and nanobots
New tools and techniques are being added to the fungicide resistance management arsenal.
‘Next-gen’ monitoring improving fungicide resistance detection
Like human diseases such as cancer, early detection and monitoring is crucial to keeping crops a step ahead of fungicide resistance.
Knowledge is power when managing fungicide resistance in pulses
Australian pulse production is threatened by the risk of fungicide resistance. Most crop species are susceptible to one or more fungal diseases and although breeding has developed some resistant varieties, there are still susceptible varieties grown which require more-frequent fungicide applications.
Fungicide resistance in Queensland: be alert
When the first map of fungicide resistance cases in Australia was compiled in 2016 by the research team at Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), led by Associate Professor Fran Lopez-Ruiz, Queensland remained a blank region on that map.
Fungicides available for Australian grain crops and their modes of action
Fungicides play a critical role in safeguarding Australian grain crops, ensuring healthy yields and maintaining food security. As one of the world’s leading exporters of grains such as wheat and barley, Australia relies on effective fungicide strategies to combat fungal diseases that can devastate crops.
Fungicide resistance – a mounting problem in Australia
Up-to-date fungicide resistance knowledge is key to managing the increasing number of crop diseases developing this resistance.
Preserving our fungicides
Fungicides belong to a range of essential crop protectant tools that also include insecticides and herbicides. Fungicides can be classified as contact or systemic. Contact fungicides remain on the plant’s surface and are also referred to as protectant or preventative...
Fungicide Resistance – Navigating the storm, January-February 2024
AFREN’s mandate is to help growers and advisers stay informed about the prevalence and management of fungicide resistance in their region.
Curbing the rise of fungicide resistance
The ‘Green Revolution’ and introduction of fungicides, while contributing to a pivotal advancement in grain production, is not without its challenges, foremost among them being the looming threat of fungicide resistance.
Events
FUNGICIDE RESISTANCE WEBINARS
AFREN hosts webinars at various times. Please check back regularly for updates, or view recordings of previous webinars.
6
Sept
Pulses and mungbean 2024 seasonal update
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2024, 1pm-2pm AEST
Join Centre for Crop Health’s Levente Kiss and AgVic's Josh Fanning for an update on fungicide resistance detections in mungbean powdery mildew, plus a seasonal update on pulse disease, best-practice management and fungicide use.
9
Sept
Western region 2024 seasonal update
MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2024, 11am-12pm AWST
Join DPIRD WA’s Kith Jayasena and Andrea Hills for an update on fungicide resistance in the western region.
This webinar will provide advice on best-practice disease management and fungicide use.
Southern region 2024 seasonal update
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2024
SARDI’s Tara Garrard and Agriculture Victoria’s Josh Fanning and Hari Dadu provide an update on current disease status and fungicide resistance in the southern region for cereals and pulses. This webinar also includes practical strategies for managing diseases and fungicide resistance risk factors.
Northern region 2024 seasonal update
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2024
The Centre for Crop Health’s Noel Knight and NSW DPIRD’s Steve Simpfendorfer and Brad Baxter provide an update on current disease status and fungicide resistance in the northern region for cereals. This webinar also includes practical strategies for managing diseases and fungicide resistance risk factors.
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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.
Share your experiences with fungal pathogens and fungicide resistance with AFREN and other farmers. Upload photos of fungal infections in your crops, or your stories of fungicide resistance.
Please provide as much information as possible in the upload form.