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
Wagga Wagga, NSW [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS] please email erica@icanrural.com.au or Ph: 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.	Tues 9 & Wed 10 March 2021 [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS]	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Andrew Milgate (NSW DPI) Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Pathology Services) John Cameron (ICAN)
Dubbo, NSW [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS] please email erica@icanrural.com.au or Ph: 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.	Thur 11 & Fri 12 March 2021 [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS]	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Steve Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI) Kevin Moore (NSW DPI) John Cameron (ICAN)
Toowoomba, QLD USQ ASE Precinct, 32 Baker Street, Darling Heights QLD 4350	Tue 16 & Wed 17 March 2021	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Lisle Snyman (DAF Qld) Levente Kiss (USQ) Lisa Kelly (DAF Qld) Kevin Moore (NSW DPI) John Cameron (ICAN)
Moree, NSW [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS] please email erica@icanrural.com.au or Ph: 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.	Thur 18 & Fri 19 March 2021 [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS]	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Steve Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI) Kevin Moore (NSW DPI) John Cameron (ICAN)
Horsham, VIC [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS] please email erica@icanrural.com.au or Ph: 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.	Tue 23 & Wed 24 March 2021 FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS]	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Grant Hollaway (Agriculture Victoria) Mark McLean (Agriculture Victoria) Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Pathology Services) John Cameron (ICAN)
Melbourne, VIC Best Western Airport Motel, 33 Ardlie St, Attwood, VIC 3049	Thur 25 & Fri 26 March 2021
Cummins, SA [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS] please email erica@icanrural.com.au or Ph: 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.	[POSTPONED UNTIL 19 and 20 JULY 2021 FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS]	Nick Poole (FAR) Steve Marcroft (Marcroft Pathology Services) Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Hugh Wallwork & Tara Garrard (SARDI) John Cameron (ICAN)
Clare, SA [FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS] please email erica@icanrural.com.au or Ph: 02 9482 4930 to add your name to the waiting list.	[POSTPONED UNTIL 21 and 22 JULY 2021 FULL CLOSED TO REGISTRATIONS]
Katanning, WA Premier Mill Hotel, Cnr Clive & Austral Terrace, Katanning, WA 6317	Tue 27 & Wed 28 July 2021	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Geoff Thomas (DPIRD) John Cameron (ICAN)
Northam, WA Bridgeley Community Centre, 91-93 Wellington St, Northam, WA 6401	Thu 29 & Fri 30 July 2021	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Geoff Thomas (DPIRD) John Cameron (ICAN)
Esperance, WA Esperance Bay Yacht Club, The Esplanade, Esperance, Western Australia 6450	Mon 2 & Tue 3 August 2021	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Geoff Thomas (DPIRD) John Cameron (ICAN)
Perth, WA Ingot Hotel, 285 Great Eastern Highway, Belmont, WA 6104	Wed 4 & Thu 5 August 2021	Kylie Ireland (CCDM/Curtin Uni.) Nick Poole (FAR Australia) Geoff Thomas (DPIRD) John Cameron (ICAN)

Workshop facilitator John Cameron said “Coupling the fire power of Nick Poole and key regional pathologists with the field expertise of up to 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 in cereal and canola 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

Participants will receive a first-class resource kit including:

• GRDC booklets
• Cereal Leaf and Stem Diseases
• Cereal Diseases – The Ute Guide
• Disease Management And Crop Canopies – What Are The Interactions?
• Printouts of presentations
• Regional reference documents

These AFREN (Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network) workshops have been developed with support from growers and the Federal Government through the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

This workshop follows the highly successful Cereal Foliar Disease Management Workshops run nationally by ICAN for the GRDC with Nick Poole and regional pathologists in 2010-2016. Typical feedback included:

• “It’s not about disease ID. It is about understanding disease epidemiology and developing appropriate management strategies around that. Very worthwhile!” Phil Holmes – Clare
• “Understanding how fungicides work and how disease develops are the keys to maximising crop yield” Chris Davey - Kadina
• “Really good interactive format to deal with some complex issues” Peter Birch – Moree
• “Topically relevant, great presenters, great interaction” Terry Edis – Elders Ariah Park
• “Refined my product choice, rate and timing strategies - very worthwhile” Brad Coleman – Rowena
• “Informative and practical on the latest in cereal disease management and interaction with leading pathologists from across the nation. Great!” Greg Condon - Junee
• “This workshop is unique in enabling the consultant to have access to the region’s leading pathologists and researchers with the latest info all in one room.” Tim Poole – Moree

Please note: As ICAN requires interstate travel to deliver these workshops, they will only proceed if state boarders entry/exit is permitted at the time of the workshop. Should we need to postpone any workshop(s), registrants will be able to hold their spot for a rescheduled workshop OR obtain a refund. Due to Covid restrictions, pre-registration is essential for these workshops and registrations will not be taken on the day.

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.