2021 has been a significant year for rainfall, creating ideal conditions for bumper grains crops – as well as pests and diseases. (more…)
Tag: crops
Workshops to offer insights into soil-borne diseases
A three-year, $900,000 national project initiated by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has been developed to help grain growers across the country identify and manage the impact of the major soil-borne diseases in winter cereal crops. (more…)
Handpicking genes for disease-resistant crops
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have developed tools to identify plant genes resistant to disease-causing fungi and deploy them to create more resistant crops. (more…)
New surveillance guide for pests and diseases of tropical crops
Plant Health Australia’s latest resource for growers is the Exotic Pest Identification and Surveillance Guide for Tropical Horticulture, developed with funding from the Australia Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. (more…)
Guide to year round crops and pastures in the rangelands
A five-year project to support agriculture and pastoral diversification in the Western Australian northern rangelands has culminated with the release of a comprehensive guide to growing irrigated crops and pastures. (more…)
Season break creates opportunity for canola growers
Widespread rainfall across the Grainbelt as a result of Tropical Cyclone Seroja has set up an ideal start to the season – particularly for canola growers. (more…)