EPISODE · Mar 20, 2019 · 13 MIN
Crown Rot in central and southern NSW – a timely warning
from GRDC Podcast · host Grains Research and Development Corporation
Grain growers in central and southern NSW cannot afford to ignore crown rot inoculum levels in their paddocks. Allowing inoculum levels to build even for just one year can create a problem that may take several years to resolve. In this podcast, Crown Rot scientist Steven Simpfendorfer, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries at Tamworth, explains the case for eternal vigilance. Contact: Steven Simpfendorfer 0439 581 672 [email protected] Resources: PreDicta B soil testing service that helps grain and pulse producers identify soil-borne pathogens to minimise risk of yield loss: http://pir.sa.gov.au/research/services/molecular_diagnostics/predicta_b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Grain growers in central and southern NSW cannot afford to ignore crown rot inoculum levels in their paddocks. Allowing inoculum levels to build even for just one year can create a problem that may take several years to resolve. In this podcast, Crown Rot scientist Steven Simpfendorfer, from the NSW Department of Primary Industries at Tamworth, explains the case for eternal vigilance. Contact: Steven Simpfendorfer 0439 581 672 [email protected] Resources: PreDicta B soil testing service that helps grain and pulse producers identify soil-borne pathogens to minimise risk of yield loss: http://pir.sa.gov.au/research/services/molecular_diagnostics/predicta_b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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