Host: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Svetlana Micic and Dr Benjamin CongdonIn this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD Research Scientists Svetlana Micic and Dr Benjamin Congdon talk about the problematic broadacre pests (and associated viruses) experienced in the WA grainbelt in 2022.  They identify the pests and viruses that are likely to be problematic in 2023 and discuss how to prepare for and manage these before seeding. The potential impact of a summer green bridge on 2023 pest and virus activity is also addressed.  Episode links: Click <a href='https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/diseases/pestfax-map?link=ooor'>here</a> to view pest and plant viruses reported to DPIRD’s PestFacts WA service in 2022. Click <a href='https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/grains/control-green-bridge-pest-and-disease-management'>here</a> for information about controlling the green bridge for pest and disease management.

Crop diseases in 2022 and what to expect in 2023

This podcast series focusses on areas of crop protection research and aims to delve deeper into some of the research projects, undertaken by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), that target weeds, pests and diseases.