ICAN | Disease identification and management workshops

GRDC Disease identification and 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.

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.

Workshop dates, locations and speakers

Location	Date	Speakers	Focus crops
Griffith, NSW Griffith Exies Sports Club 33 Speirs St Griffith NSW 2680	Tuesday 12 & Wednesday 13 August 2025	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Brad Baxter (NSW DPIRD), Kurt Lindbeck (NSW DPIRD), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, winter pulses, canola
Wagga Wagga, NSW Wagga Wagga RSL 30 Dobbs St Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650	Thursday 14 & Friday 15 August 2025	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Brad Baxter (NSW DPIRD), Kurt Lindbeck (NSW DPIRD), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, winter pulses, canola

Time: Day 1: 9am - 5:30pm; Day 2: 8:30am – 3pm
Morning/afternoon tea/lunch, course notes and identification resources included.

These ‘small group’ workshops cover:

Foliar diseases	Soil borne diseases & nematodes
Identification of wheat, barley, canola and winter pulse foliar diseases Strategies for managing foliar diseases in wheat, barley, winter pulses and canola Genetics and disease risk Key timings Which fungicide(s)? Pre-emptive management to mitigate risk	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."

These small group workshops will run for 2-days. Participant numbers are limited to ensure active participation and discussion. Workshops times - Day 1: 9am - 5:30pm; Day 2: 8:30am – 3pm. Registration is essential to secure your place.

Cost is $165 ($150 + GST) per workshop.

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Enquiries or if you would like to register multiple people, please contact ICAN: Ph: 02 9482 4930 or erica@icanrural.com.au,