Wheat disease risk high this year

Updated March 19 2017 - 11:32pm, first published 8:23pm
Wheat growers have been advised to check the 2017 disease ratings when selecting varieties, to avoid the risk of crop losses this season. DAFWA’s Ciara Beard checks for powdery mildew.
Wheat growers have been advised to check the 2017 disease ratings when selecting varieties, to avoid the risk of crop losses this season. DAFWA’s Ciara Beard checks for powdery mildew.

Wheat growers have been advised to review the latest disease rating of their chosen variety, with a heightened disease risk this season due to widespread summer rainfall.

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