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Technical Bulletin No. 6 – 19.06.25
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- Seedling survival seems dependent on soil type with the most vigorous crops being sown before the ANZAC day rain and into sandy soil types.
- Early frost damage is being observed.
- Growers at Horsham and BCG researchers have observed slug activity in the Wimmera.
- Based on the late start and low rainfall to date, growers are reviewing their nitrogen strategies on a paddock-by-paddock basis.
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Technical Bulletin No. 13 – 25.09.25
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- Insect activity is increasing under favourable conditions, though few cases have reached economic thresholds for control.
- Low levels of stripe rust are being detected across Western Victoria, however growers with robust programs that included fungicide at sowing are reporting little to no evidence of foliar disease.
- Low GSR deciles, frosts in early September and favourable prices have growers considering cutting crops for hay instead of harvesting for grain.
- Preparations for harvest are underway.
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Technical Bulletin No. 15 – 24.10.25
What's happening:
- Insect activity is increasing under favourable conditions, though few cases have reached economic thresholds for control.
- Low levels of stripe rust are being detected across Western Victoria, however growers with robust programs that included fungicide at sowing are reporting little to no evidence of foliar disease.
- Low GSR deciles, frosts in early September and favourable prices have growers considering cutting crops for hay instead of harvesting for grain.
- Preparations for harvest are underway.
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Technical Bulletin No.12 03.09.26
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Technical Bulletin No. 11 8.9.2023
- 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. 5 – 05.06.25
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- Monitoring, seed germination and emergence remain the top priorities for most growers across western Victoria.
- Growers are assessing plant densities of any emerged crops, particularly canola, and adjusting their yield potential expectations.
- After watering germination test areas, some Wimmera growers have elected to re-sow some canola paddocks because less than 5plants/m2 could be found.
- With some rain on the forecast this weekend, growers are taking a positive and prepared approach to potential next steps for crop management, particularly regarding inputs for nutrition, pest and weed control.
- Lamb prices are expected to remain strong through spring.
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Technical Bulletin No. 4 – 22.05.25
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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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