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 |
Toowoomba, Qld
UniSQ Centre for Crop Health (CCH)
Baker St
TOOWOOMBA, QLD 4350
|
Tue 25 & Wed 26 March 2025 |
Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.)
Nick Poole (FAR Australia)
John Cameron (ICAN)
Noel Wright
Lisle Snyman (QDAF)
Levente Kiss (USQ)
Paul McIntosh (WeedSmart/Pulse Australia) |
Wheat, barley and pulses (chickpea and mungbean) |
Moree, NSW
Moree Services Club
3 Albert St,
Moree, NSW 2400
|
Thu 27 & Fri 28 March 2025 |
Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.)
Nick Poole (FAR Australia)
John Cameron (ICAN)
Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD)
Sean Bithell (NSW DPIRD) |
Wheat, barley and chickpeas |
Geraldton, WA
DPIRD
20 Gregory Street
WA, 6530 |
Tue 22 and Wed 23 July 2025 |
Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.)
Nick Poole (FAR Australia)
John Cameron (ICAN)
Ciara Beard (DPIRD)
Geoff Thomas (DPIRD) |
Wheat, barley, canola and lupins |
Perth, WA
Metro South Perth
61 Canning Highway
South Perth
WA 6151 |
Thu 24 & Fri 25 July 2025 |
Fran Lopez (CCDM/Curtin Uni.)
Nick Poole (FAR Australia)
John Cameron (ICAN)
Ciara Beard (DPIRD)
Geoff Thomas (DPIRD)
Andrea Hills(DPIRD) |
Wheat, barley, canola and lupins |
Workshop facilitator John Cameron said “The 2025 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”
These small group workshops will run for 2-days. Participant numbers are limited to ensure active participation and discussion. Workshops start at 9:00am day 1, 8:00am day 2 and finish day 2 by 4:00pm. Registration is essential to secure your place.
Cost is $165 ($150 + GST) per workshop.
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.
