Using crop rotations to reduce fungicide and herbicide resistance risk: extension (AGC3726)

START

July 1, 2026

FINISH

June 30, 2029

Summary

This extension project will communicate the benefits of well-planned, diverse crop rotations in South Australian grain systems to improve disease and weed management, maintain fungicide and herbicide effectiveness, and support long-term profitability and sustainability. It seeks to build grower and adviser understanding through targeted extension activities, expert engagement, and reinforcement of key messages.

Project Participants

Belinda Cay, AgCommunicators

The research

This extension project will communicate the benefits of well-planned, diverse crop rotations in South Australian grain systems to improve disease and weed management, maintain fungicide and herbicide effectiveness, and support long-term profitability and sustainability. It seeks to build grower and adviser understanding through targeted extension activities, expert engagement, and reinforcement of key messages.

Funding

$122,773

More information

Belinda Cay

P: 0423 295 576

E: [email protected]

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