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
West Wyalong, NSW Club West Wyalong 100 Monash St West Wyalong, NSW 2671	Tuesday 16 & Wednesday 17 June 2026	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Brad Baxter (NSW DPIRD), Kurt Lindbeck (NSW DPIRD), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, winter pulses, canola
Dubbo, NSW Dubbo RSL Cnr Brisbane & Wingewarra Sts Dubbo, NSW 2830	Thursday 18 & Friday 19 June 2026	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Brad Baxter (NSW DPIRD), Kurt Lindbeck (NSW DPIRD), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, winter pulses, canola
Goondiwindi, Qld Gateway to Training 15-21 Russell St Goondiwindi Qld 4390	Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 July 2026	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld), Lisle Snyman (DPI Qld), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, sorghum, summer pulses
Toowoomba, Qld Burke and Wills Hotel 554 Ruthven St, Toowoomba Qld 4350	Thursday 30 & Friday 31 July 2026	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld), Lisle Snyman (DPI Qld), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, sorghum, summer pulses
Dalby, Qld BMO Business Centre 178 Drayton St, Dalby QLD 4405	Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August 2026	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld), Lisle Snyman (DPI Qld), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, sorghum, summer pulses
Narrabri, NSW Club Narrabri 7-11 Maitland St, Narrabri NSW 2390	Thursday 13 & Friday 14 August 2026	Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD), Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld), John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley, sorghum, winter pulses

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,