Growers are advised to plan for controlling cereal diseases in the upcoming season 2026, following susceptibility to scald in some regions during season 2025.
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It is crucial for growers to continue monitoring their crops for barley scald disease as harvest approaches.
That was the advice from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) plant pathologist Geoff Thomas on last week's PestFacts WA webinar.
Geoff Thomas noted that barley scald had been a prevalent disease in barley crops during season 2025, with some popular varieties being susceptible in certain regions.
Author's summary: Growers must prepare for cereal disease control in 2026.