Below is a collection of key resources to help manage grain disease carryover from the 2025 season into 2026 and beyond. These include resources to manage seed and stubble borne diseases.

Disease Carryover Between Seasons

Published in the 2022, this article provides detail on disease carryover in grain crops covering stubble-borne, seed-borne, seed contamination, and diseases that carryover on volunteer plants.

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Identification & Management Guide

Current Version: 2025

The book Identification and Management of Field Crop Diseases in Victoria provides details on the identification and management of all major diseases of cereals, oilseeds, and pulses in Victoria and includes information on minor diseases where available.

Access the book online: Identification and Management of Field Crop Diseases in Victoria

Loose Smut Resources

Loose Smut in Victorian Barley – 2023 Update

Published in 2023, the article covers barley loose smut, its symptoms, lifecycle, and management strategies including systemic seed treatments and variety choice.

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Webinar: Loose Smut of Barley 2023 Update

Published in 2023, this webinar features expert presentations on loose smut management, GRDC trial results, and integrated strategies for seed producers.

Read more: https://extensionaus.com.au/FieldCropDiseasesVic/webinar-recording-loose-smut-of-barley-2023-update/

GRDC Update: A New Approach to Managing Loose Smut

Published: 2020

Discover GRDC-funded research on foliar fungicide timing and seed treatment integration to reduce barley loose smut infection.

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GroundCover: Loose Smut May Be an Issue

Published: 2023

Industry insights into rising loose smut prevalence, variety susceptibility, and the importance of seed treatment quality.

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