Crop diseases after drought

Often, the year after a drought has average to above average rainfall. Unfortunately, seasons that are good for yield are often conducive to diseases. How do we capture the ‘good year’ while minimising the risk of serious disease? Decisions made now about crop choice and paddock preparation can give a good return in 2007 while preparing paddocks for top production in 2008.

The contents of this Primefact include the following:

• How drought affects plant diseases
• Cereal crops
• Canola
• Pulses
• Beware the green bridge
• Burning stubble to control disease
• Seed quality
• Unknowns
• Contact details