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Yorke Peninsula Barley Shows Triple Fungicide Resistance

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Yorke Peninsula Barley Shows Triple Fungicide Resistance - Mirage News

Yorke Peninsula barley growers should review their disease management practices after samples of a damaging fungal disease collected from local paddocks showed resistance to three widely used fungicide groups.

Barley is an important crop for South Australian grain growers. It is used in the production of beer and other foods, as well as in animal feed. But the disease 'net form net blotch' - caused by a fungus - can reduce its yield and grain quality.

Six C's Emergency Prep Sessions Sound Success

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Six C's Emergency Prep Sessions Sound Success - Mirage News

The five free Emergency Recovery information sessions held across the community last month - funded via Council's partnership with Emergency Recovery Victoria and hosted by Emergency Management specialists The Six C's - produced some very favourable results, with many attendees enthusiastic to return for planned workshops in the new year.

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