Soil research backed by peak grain body
The GRDC is backing new research on calcareous soils.
Soils
23 SEPTEMBER 2020
Alert issued for fungicide resistance in WA
SDHI resistance has been detected for the first time in barley in WA.
Agronomy
18 SEPTEMBER 2020
Be aware of residue limits with pre-harvest herbicides
Pre-harvest chemical applications require careful planning.
Weeds
18 SEPTEMBER 2020
Harvest weed seed control proves effective in reducing brome grass
Harvest weed seed control can make a difference to reducing the impact of species like brome grass.
Harvesting
14 SEPTEMBER 2020
WA harvester forums to help reduce grain losses
A series of workshops on grain losses at harvest will start this month.
Harvesting
11 SEPTEMBER 2020
Samples needed to find the cause of root diseases in pulse and oilseed crops
Grain growers can help soil-borne disease research by sending crop sample in to DPIRD in WA.
Agronomy
04 SEPTEMBER 2020
New resources for fall armyworm help prepare WA grain growers
Fall armyworm threat in WA
Agronomy
05 AUGUST 2020
Crop competition identified to help with ryegrass control
New research has shown crop competition is a good weapon against ryegrass seed set.
Weeds
03 AUGUST 2020
Extension network to look at fungicide resistance
A fungicide resistance network is being established to help better manage crop disease.
Agronomy
29 JULY 2020
Russian Wheat Aphid warning
Russian Wheat Aphid threat requires close monitoring.
Agronomy
24 JULY 2020
Weevils needed to measure phosphine resistance
Victorian grain growers are being asked to help with an insect pest project.
Grain Storage
09 JULY 2020
Studies show resistance issue for net form net blotch in barley
Barley growers in southern regions are advised to keep an eye out for net form net blotch disease.
