Technical Bulletin No 6. 10.6.2022

In this edition:

• Canola windrow timing
• Windrowing barley
• Crop desiccation
• Frost
• Grain market update
• BCG research update

• 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.