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When should growers consider spraying for green peach aphid in canola? DPIRD's Dr Benjamin Congdon explains key infestation thresholds, why early monitoring matters and how to make insecticide decisions.
🎧 Listen to the latest #GrainsConvo episode 👉 sbrew.link/XbQxnMAn
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Turnip yellows virus can cause more than 50% yield loss in canola 😮 DPIRD's Dr Benjamin Congdon explains why the timing of infection matters & how virus strains and crop varieties influence yield losses.
🎧 Hear more in the latest #GrainsConvo episode 👉 sbrew.link/rr9VgdxW
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Spring growth is in full swing across many parts of WA 🌱
Now is a great time to monitor pasture quality, manage grazing pressure and plan ahead for summer feed availability.
Learn more about sheep feeding, nutrition and pasture management 👉 sbrew.link/xXaLk1qx
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Ever wondered who’s behind the mic on the Grains Convo podcast? DPIRD researchers Cindy Webster, Tim Scanlon & Janette Pratt bring WA growers the latest research, seasonal insights and industry stories every episode. More in the latest #ProtectingWACrops. sbrew.link/f9OT4CDi
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Saprophyte staining can reduce visual hay quality, with the highest risk occurring when curing hay is rewetted after cutting. Read the latest #ProtectingWACrops newsletter for more information on saprophyte management.
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Seen ARGT on your farm? Or never encountered it? Either way, your input matters. Help build a clearer picture of ARGT across WA by completing the survey and requesting a free testing kit. Latest #ProtectingWACrops newsletter for more information. sbrew.link/qOBmilOz
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Native budworm caterpillars are above threshold levels in parts of WA. Green podded canola and pulse crops remain at risk. Monitor crops closely and check withholding periods before spraying. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest
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Oat diseases detected across WA, including leaf rust (Northam, Hyden, Karlgarin, Kondinin) & septoria avenae blotch (Moonyoonooka, Northam, Dale). As crops near maturity, fungicides mostly unlikely to be economically beneficial. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest
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DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock retweeted
@DPIRDbroadacre temperature maps so far this October. Some nights below 2C and some days over 30C. Wickepin North -2.7C 6 nights below 2, Wongoondy (south of Mullewa) 38.5 C, 5 days over 30C so far. #climate
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Diamondback moth activity remains high across parts of WA. Monitor canola crops closely, use economic thresholds to guide treatment decisions, and remember late-season spraying is often less profitable than earlier intervention. #PestFactsWA @GRDCWest
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Ovine Observer has dropped! 🚨 This edition features a paper on annual methane emissions profile for sheep grazing pasture in southern Western Australia. Read now or subscribe to receive the next edition in your inbox 👉 sbrew.link/qXC1ThiA
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Have your say on Annual Ryegrass Toxicity in WA 🚜 We're seeking input from producers to better understand where ARGT occurs, and where it doesn't.
✅5-7 minute survey ✅Livestock, cropping, dairy & hay enterprises ✅Free ARGT sampling kit
Survey 👉 sbrew.link/mVGsZmcr
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In the latest Grains Convo podcast, DPIRD research scientist Dusty Severtson explains why rainfall patterns in the lead-up to sowing could help growers anticipate pest pressure and plan ahead. 🎧 Listen now 👉 sbrew.link/8gMqMIk6
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In the latest Grains Convo podcast, DPIRD research scientist Svetlana Micic explains why growers need to consider pest activity earlier in the season when planning for harvest, including potential for contamination during night harvesting. 🎧 Listen now 👉 sbrew.link/xgM3ZL1O
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Sheep Field Day 2026 🐏 Hear latest research on sire evaluation results, feed efficiency, methane emissions in grazing sheep, ARGT management, objective carcass data and sustainability traits.
📅 15 October | Katanning Research Station
Secure your spot 👉 sbrew.link/EbQCxXbC
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Growers are invited to attend the Dale Research Field Day on 14 October to hear the latest research into frost tolerance, nematode and agronomy for grain crops 🌱
🗓️RSVP 👉🏼 sbrew.link/UN0Q7k5T
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🌾Keen to see the latest grains research?
Join us at the Dale Research Field Day on 14 October to explore frost, nematode, chickpea and oat research🔬
Secure your spot and RSVP by 12 Oct 👉🏼 sbrew.link/wZWcMaqU
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Have you registered for the Kununurra Cattle & Cotton Open Day? 🎟️
Hear about the latest research from industry specialists, and discover how cattle and cotton systems are evolving across northern Australia.
RSVP here 👉 sbrew.link/Q2tKls92
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Which pasture mixes perform best under WA conditions? 🌱 Researchers are evaluating 20+ pasture combinations to identify options that can fill feed gaps, boost productivity and build drought resilience 🐑 Learn more about Pasture 365 👉🏼 sbrew.link/OR5Nwnbv
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DPIRD Broadacre - WA Grains & Livestock retweeted
Podding at our #TuYV resistance trial. At this late stage, typical symptoms diminish/disappear, and TuYV can be difficult to see: stunted plants with fewer, smaller pods. The good news is varietal resistance appears to alleviate this. Yield data soon! @theGRDC @DPIRDbroadacre
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