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 |
Goondiwindi, Qld
Gateway to Training
15-21 Russell St
Goondiwindi Qld 4390 |
Tuesday 28 & Wednesday 29 July 2026 |
Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD),
Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld),
Lisle Snyman (DPI Qld),
Facilitator: John Cameron (ICAN Rural) |
Wheat, barley, sorghum, pulses |
Toowoomba, Qld
Burke and Wills Hotel
554 Ruthven St,
Toowoomba Qld 4350 |
Thursday 30 & Friday 31 July 2026 |
Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD),
Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld),
Lisle Snyman (DPI Qld),
Facilitator: John Cameron (ICAN Rural) |
Wheat, barley, sorghum, pulses |
Dalby, Qld
BMO Business Centre
178 Drayton St,
Dalby QLD 4405 |
Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD),
Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld),
Lisle Snyman (DPI Qld),
Facilitator: Erica McKay (ICAN Rural) |
Wheat, barley, sorghum, pulses |
Narrabri, NSW
Club Narrabri
7-11 Maitland St,
Narrabri NSW 2390 |
Thursday 13 & Friday 14 August 2026 |
Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPIRD),
Lisa Kelly (DPI Qld),
Facilitator: Erica McKay (ICAN Rural) |
Wheat, barley, sorghum, pulses |
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.
