Disease management in canola – Cummins workshop/field walk
July 29 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This workshop, which follows on from the GRDC Grains Research Update in Cummins, will cover current seasonal conditions, factors influencing disease development, fungicide resistance and the latest research findings, before moving into the field to inspect a blackleg disease monitoring site.
Join leading canola researchers from Marcroft Grains Pathology and EPAG Research to discuss current disease issues and ask questions.
Topics include:
- What 2026 seasonal conditions mean for canola crops.
- Disease development and management decisions.
- How fungicide resistance develops and current status on the Eyre Peninsula.
- Fungicide timing and application.
- An in-field visit to the canola blackleg monitoring site.
Key speakers:
- Dr Angela Van de Wouw, University of Melbourne
- Dr Steve Marcroft, Marcroft Grains Pathology
- Andrew Ware, EPAG Research
This workshop will be facilitated by Belinda Cay, AgCommunicators.