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.
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.
