Kimba will host a workshop focusing on managing crop disease later this month.
The ‘Disease Management Extension Network’ workshop is designed to help growers and advisers build the knowledge and practical skills needed to make confident, long-term disease management decisions.
Fungicide resistance is reducing available control options, disease pressure varies between regions and crops, and the decisions made today can affect both this season’s yield and the effectiveness of fungicides into the future.
The workshop will be facilitated by Bill Long of Ag Consulting Co and Belinda Cay from AgCommunicators.
Designed to address region-specific disease challenges, this workshop in Kimba will provide practical, science-based guidance on disease identification, fungicide stewardship and integrated disease management.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with disease experts from SARDI and Centre for Crop and Disease Management, and explore real-world scenarios that reflect the decisions being made on farm each season.
The workshop aims to help the industry build the skills and confidence needed to manage disease pressure effectively while preserving the effectiveness of fungicide tools for the future.
Attendees will take part in hands-on disease identification, interactive discussions with plant pathologists and real-world decision-making exercises based on common grower scenarios.
This workshop is open to growers, agronomists, advisers, consultants and others involved in crop disease management and fungicide decision-making.
Places are limited to keep discussion practical and focused.
Participants will receive a resource kit that includes Grains Research and Development Corporation publications, copies of presentations and regional reference documents.
It will take place at Eyre Business, 38 High Street, and costs $120 per person, running from 9am to 5pm – with lunch and afternoon tea included.
For more information contact Bridget Penna at events@agcommunicators.com.au or 8332 3277.
