Root-lesion nematodes communication

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Bringing science to life

Nematodes Awareness CampaignGRDC Northern Panel

21st February 2011

What we have done

• Information Banners• Surveyed 112 grain growers and advisors• Groundcover articles• iPad information display• Google map• Website and App Proposal

15 February 2011 2NWQMS Workshop, Brisbane

NWQMS Workshop, Brisbane 315 February 2011

What communication works

• What are the most popular ways growers and advisors get information about root-lesion nematodes?

• GRDC research updates • Ground Cover• Consultants/ agronomists• DEEDI staff, I&I NSW staff • Field Days• Factsheets

• How would growers like information communicated to them?• GRDC updates• Fact sheets• via agronomist• Field days• Website

What they want to know

• Tolerant and resistant crop varieties• Farming practices conductive to reducing

nematodes populations• How to manage for nematodes• Symptoms• Impact on yield

Challenges

• Knowing the difference between Tolerant and Resistant

• Knowing what crops are at risk of yield loss and/or increasing nematode numbers

• Getting soils tested

iPad display for Field days and Updates

715 February 2011

Google map soil survey data

Website and App proposal

• iPad and iPhone app•Helpful information aid for researchers and for advisors•Can be interactive with Google Maps and Rotation Calculator i.e. what is a suitable crop to grow this season to reduce nematodes or maximise yields

Root-lesion nematodes communication

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