Moist summer conditions have supported strong volunteer canola growth, which may encourage high green peach aphid numbers this season. Eliminate green bridge volunteers at least 2 weeks before sowing winter crops to minimise the risk of virus & aphids.

If you suspect pasture dieback in NSW call the Exotic Plant Pest hotline on 1800 084 881

Register now for our fall armyworm online information session on Wednesday 1 May from 11am–11:45am brnw.ch/21wJbSY

We spent the last week mapping canola paddocks in Tamworth region to identify landscapes that support beneficial insects🐞. Many thanks to all growers and agronomist for their assistance with Canola Allies project👏 @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY GRDC CSIRO Cesar Australia

🪲Aphids are about! Mild autumn creates ideal conditions for aphid migrations and damages in newly established crops. Canola is particularly susceptible to the GPA, which can transmit TuYV. More details⬇️ dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/… @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY GRDC North Cesar Australia

The cereal disease year is under way. Septoria tritici blotch from the slopes region of southern NSW. Crown rust in oats and wheat steak mosaic virus confirmed as well. Keep an eye on early sown grazing crops. @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY Steven Simpfendorfer

Our very own Dr Melina Miles and experts share the latest in monitoring, beneficial insects, targeted insecticides and gene tech to combat fall armyworm 🌱🐛 Watch this report from #ABC #Landline 👉 brnw.ch/21wKabm

New study led by Cesar Australia's Dr. Samantha Ward reveals low-level resistance to sulfoxaflor in green peach aphids across Australia. Read the story here: buff.ly/4dXhIOJ

🪲GPA-known as vectors of TuYV, have been abundant this season.🧐Inspect your crops for GPA and look for virus symptoms. We can assist with both aphid ID and plant testing services to confirm TuYV presence. Joop van Leur @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY GRDC North GRDC

🎧PODCAST: Disease update with @nswdpi's Simphy & Joop van Leur🎧 -re the latest in diseases ❓Is it really disease? 🌱Septoria: a mis-diagnosed disease 🟡Differences between YLS & septoria 🦠Virus 🩹Correct use of fungicides LINK🔽 soundcloud.com/user-889937785… GRDC North GRDC

Come and listen to the "usually media shy" @nswdpi Steven Simpfendorfer talk all things diseases🦠at the upcoming Gerard updates👍 📅Starting NEXT WEEK GRDC North Steven Simpfendorfer John Cameron

🚜It's nearly that time of year again = AGQUIP! Join us AgQuip on Wednesday 21 August for the Growers Forum hosted by @nswdpi, GRDC and NSW Farmers ...and FREE breakfast & FREE entry! Please RSVP, details🔽 GRDC North ChickpeaBreedingAustralia Steven Simpfendorfer Kathryn Warburton

📅GRDC Walgett Update next WEDNESDAY With some @nswdpi peeps speaking. 🟢Simphy: cereal disease update & strategies to manage losses from crown rot 🟢Joop: Chickpea & faba bean diseases Can't get there? Then listen to the recent podcast🔽 soundcloud.com/user-889937785… GRDC North

📅TRANGIE GRDC UPDATE: 15th August📅 Join us to hear @nswdpi's: 🦠Simphy: diseases. 🚜Leigh: unlocking soil potential 🌿Sean: chickpeas 👩‍🌾Branko & Jon: farming systems ....AND a farm walk! GRDC North Trangie Agricultural Research Centre John Cameron Steven Simpfendorfer Jon Baird GRDC

Trevor's work here is first rate.

🐞Beneficial insects are working hard! To protect them, avoid spraying during peak bloom! When necessary, choose insecticides with lower toxicity or targeted pest control products. NSW Agronomy GRDC North GRDC South CSIRO Cesar Australia

Have you seen any Faba bean aphids this season? We’re heading into prime conditions for them now. Keep an eye on your faba beans and vetches. For more info⬇️ grdc.com.au/__data/assets/… dpi.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/… NSW Agronomy GRDC South GRDC North Cesar Australia

Packed to the rafters to listen to to Mr Diseases, Steve Simpendorfer at the NSW Agriculture GRDC and NSW Farmers Industry Forum AgQuip this morning. “The most common disease in 2024 is Misdiagnosis” …..contact the team for pathology help 🤗 Steven Simpfendorfer GRDC North

The faba bean aphid season has officially started. FBAs have been found on fabas in NSW and Vic, with colonies in patches. Regularly monitor your crop, they can spread rapidly with the wind. More info grdc.com.au/__data/assets/… NSW Agronomy GRDC Cesar Australia PestFactsSA

Spring is here, crops are flowering! Use a sweep net or beat sheet to estimate Helicoverpa moth numbers. 🦋Check the new QLD/NSW pheromone trap network for the latest population trends.⬇️Some traps are filling up quickly. thebeatsheet.com.au/moth-trapping-… NSW Agronomy Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Queensland GRDC