EPISODE · Jul 9, 2026 · 20 MIN
Spotting diseases before they cost you yield
from Grains Convo · host Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
In this episode, DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Andrea Hills discusses the key diseases affecting broadleaf crops early in the season, including blackleg, downy mildew, ascochyta blight and botrytis. She explains why accurate disease identification and regular crop monitoring are critical, and shares practical advice to help growers make timely management decisions that protect yield.Episode Links:PredictaB (broadacre) diagnosticsDPIRD Diagnostics and Laboratory Services - Seed testing and certificationPestFacts WA Reporter appBlacklegCM appUCIBlacklegCM appSclerotiniaCM appEnjoyed this episode? Visit the Grains Convo podcast on the DPIRD website for related links, show notes and more episodes.
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