Technical Bulletin – 3 May 2016
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- In the Mallee, insecticides are being applied and, in some parts, a second grass spray application on pulses to clean up any late germinations.
- Nitrogen (N) applications have stalled awaiting a strong forecast of rain which would likely see growers spreading again.
- The Wimmera is focused on broadleaf weed management, insect control and fungicide applications.
- Some are starting to notice effects of moisture stress around tree lines.
- In many areas the potential is there, but further rainfall is required.
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- Stripe rust is becoming more apparent but not to the same levels as last year.
- Aphid numbers are building in some areas. Other insects are being monitored.
- Sheep markets are a pain point with producers trying to decide the best course of action with the current low returns.
- Brown manuring is underway and hay cutting has started in some areas largely driven by growth stage as a result of time of sowing or more northern regions. Harvest preparations are on the maintenance schedule.
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Technical Bulletin No. 10 – 15.08.25
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- Cereals are progressing from late tillering through to GS32 (second node), with stronger canopy development following recent moisture.
- Canola ranges from cabbaging to bud elongation, with some early-sown paddocks now reaching early flowering.
- Pest activity remains on the radar; Lucerne flea is being reported widely across the Wimmera–Mallee, Red-legged Earth Mite pressure is present in parts of the North Central and Wimmera and evidence of mouse damage has been observed in several Wimmera paddocks, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring.
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