Technical Bulletin – 5 September 2018

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- Low levels of stripe rust have been detected in the Mallee. Low levels of scald and spot form of net blotch in barley in the Wimmera and low levels of Septoria in wheat in the Wimmera and Mallee.
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- Yield estimates have reduced however growers are aware that even if the break is late, conditions can improve quickly and there will be opportunities to reassess and adjust.
- Hand watering small sections of sown paddocks to test seed viability
- Bryobia mite pressure observed in Mallee sown lupin and red legged earth mite (RLEM) activity observed in pastures in the North Central.
- Isolated areas of increased mouse activity around Horsham.
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