Managing crown rot on upper EP – a joint learning experience (AEP1022)

START

July 1, 2022

FINISH

June 30, 2024

Summary

This project aims to reduce yield losses due to crown rot, increasing the amount and consistency of grain for export; increase the adoption of existing and novel options for managing crown rot; and improve the ability of farmers and advisers (and researchers) to understand trials and demonstrations and how to interpret the results for application and implementation in local farming systems.

Project Participants

Naomi Scholz, AIR EP

The research

This project aims to reduce yield losses due to crown rot, increasing the amount and consistency of grain for export; increase the adoption of existing and novel options for managing crown rot; and improve the ability of farmers and advisers (and researchers) to understand trials and demonstrations and how to interpret the results for application and implementation in local farming systems.

Funding

$150,724

More information

Naomi Scholz
T: 0428 540 670
E: [email protected]

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