Cereals are at stem elongation, some canola is flowering and pulses are still growing slowly.
Net form net blotch (NFNB) and Septoria are present in barley and wheat respectively. Fungicide plans are being actioned where risk is greatest. Stripe rust has also been detected in other regions, but this is 2-3 months later than last year in commercial crops.
Red leather leaf is present in oats and prothioconazole applications are occurring.
Drier weather has seen the disease threat lessen a little for diseases that like cool wet conditions, but there is still a need to be vigilant.
Preparation for grain storage is commencing with thought going into grain hygiene and silo bag needs.