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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 dates, locations and speakers

Location	Date	Speakers	Focus crops
Kadina, SA Copper Coast Sports & Leisure Centre 1 Doswell Tce, Kadina SA 5554	Tue 19 & Wed 20 March 2024	Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Tarra Garrard (SARDI) Sara Blake (SARDI) John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley and pulses (lentils)
Wagga Wagga, NSW Wagga Wagga RSL 30 Dobbs St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650	Tue 25 & Wed 26 June 2024	Fran Lopez (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)	Wheat, barley and canola
Dubbo, NSW Dubbo RSL Cnr Brisbane & Wingewarra Sts, Dubbo, NSW 2830	Thu 27 & Fri 28 June 2024	Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI) Angela van de Wouw (University of Melbourne/Marcroft Consulting) John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley and canola
Horsham, Vic Agriculture Victoria Research 110 Natimuk Road, Horsham, Victoria, 3400	Tue 23 & Wed 24 July 2024	Fran Lopez (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)	Wheat, barley, canola and pulses (lentils)
Melbourne, Vic Best Western Airport Motel 33 Ardlie St, Attwood, VIC 3049	Thu 25 & Fri 26 July 2024	Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Hari Dadu (Agriculture Victoria) Angela van de Wouw (University of Melbourne/Marcroft Consulting) John Cameron (ICAN)	Wheat, barley and canola

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)

Feedback from previous attendees:

• “An excellent workshop with very knowledgeable speakers. Good mix of presentations and opportunity for discussion. Good to see some research data backing up presentation’s and also the discussion between presenters and knowledge in the room"
• “Great workshop, information was very useful and went back to field level. Can't beat the group discussion and questions”
• “Really good workshop, was relatable and easy to understand and apply to paddock situations”

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 on-line registration form below

If you would like to register multiple people from the same organisation, please contact us for a group booking.