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AFREN brings together regional plant pathologists, fungicide resistance experts and communications specialists to develop and deliver resources for growers and advisers.
You can view and download our resources here.
Fungicide Resistance Management Guide
Your comprehensive guide to fungicide resistance causes, occurrences and management strategies, prepared by the AFREN team.
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Blog Posts
Fact sheets
SDHI resistance in barley net blotches
Succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors, or SDHIs, are some of the most effective chemistries to grace the market in recent years for the management of net blotches in barley. The problem is, they are already under strain in the Southern and Western Regions.
Northern region
Southern region
Western Region
Webinars
SA webinar
Thursday 2 July 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) Fungicide Resistance in SA webinar led by Dr Tara Garrard and Dr Hugh Wallwork, plant pathologists with SARDI.
Canola webinar
Friday 10 July 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) Fungicide Resistance in SA webinar led by Angela Van de Wouw from University of Melbourne, and Steve Marcroft, Marcroft Grains Pathology.
NSW/Qld webinar
Friday 24 July 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) Fungicide Resistance in NSW/Qld webinar by Steven Simpfendorfer, NSW DPI, Lisle Snyman, DAFQ and Levente Kiss, Centre for Crop Health, USQ.
High Rainfall Zone webinar
Tuesday 4 August 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) Fungicide Resistance in the High Rainfall Zone webinar led by Nick Poole from FAR Australia.
Victoria webinar
Wednesday 26 August 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) Fungicide Resistance in Victoria webinar by Grant Hollaway, Agriculture Victoria.
WA webinar
Thursday 27 August 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) Fungicide Resistance in Western Australia presented by Geoff Thomas, Department of Primary Industries Regional Development, with CCDM’s Wes Mair and Fran Lopez Ruiz and Kith Jayasena, DPIRD.
2020 SFNB SDHI resistance in WA - update webinar
Friday 2 October 2020
Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) update on Spot Form Net Blotch SDHI resistance in Western Australia hosted CCDM’s Fran Lopez Ruiz and Wes Mair.
Recommended web resources
GRDC
GRDC Groundcover Supplement: Resistance in Weeds, Pests and Diseases
Issue 139: March – April 2019.
An overview of chemical resistance in weeds, pests and diseases. Largely in laymen’s terms, without compromising on depth or quality.
articles
online fact sheets
Principles of fungicide resistance
Paul Vincelli, Uni of Kentucky.
YouTube videos
Fungicide resistance
Bayer Canada.
Fungicide resistance management
Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC).
Upcoming 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 cereal and canola disease and fungicide resistance management in a 2-day GRDC-supported workshop, brought to you by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN).
"Coupling the field expertise of up to 20 leading agronomists with the fire-power of Nick Poole, Steve Marcroft, Kylie Ireland and expert plant pathologists from each region, these discussions 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," workshop facilitator John Cameron said.
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 in cereal and canola 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
25-26
Mar
MELBOURNE, VIC
Best Western Airport Motel, 33 Ardlie Street, Attwood
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Grant Hollaway (Agriculture Victoria), Mark McLean (Agriculture Victoria), Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Pathology Services), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
19-20
Jul
CUMMINS, SA
Bowling Club, 60 Bruce Terrace
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Nick Poole (FAR), Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Pathology Services), Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Hugh Wallwork and Tara Garrard (SARDI), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
[FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS - please email erica@icanrural.com.au or phone 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.]
21-22
Jul
CLARE, SA
Clare Valley Country Club, White Hut Road
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Nick Poole (FAR), Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Pathology Services), Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), Hugh Wallwork and Tara Garrard (SARDI), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
[FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS - please email erica@icanrural.com.au or phone 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.]
27-28
Jul
KATANNING, WA
Premier Mill Hotel, cnr Clive & Austral Terrace
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Geoff Thomas (DPIRD), Kith Jayasena (DPIRD), Andrea Hills (DPIRD), Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
29-30
Jul
NORTHAM, WA
Bridgeley Community Centre, 91-93 Wellington Street
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Geoff Thomas (DPIRD), Ciara Beard (DPIRD), Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
2-3
Aug
ESPERANCE, WA
Esperance Bay Yacht Club, The Esplanade
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Geoff Thomas (DPIRD), Kith Jayasena (DPIRD), Andrea Hills (DPIRD), Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
4-5
Aug
PERTH, WA
Ingot Hotel, 285 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont
Starts 9:00am day 1
Finish by 4:00pm day 2
Speakers: Nick Poole (FAR Australia), Geoff Thomas (DPIRD), Andrea Hills (DPIRD), Fran Lopez Ruiz (CCDM/Curtin Uni), John Cameron (ICAN).
Cost: $55 (includes resource kit including GRDC booklets and ute guides, presentaton printouts and regional reference documents)
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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 online via an interactive Zoom or meet in person if COVID-restrictions allow.