Tasmanian grain growers have tested their soil for soil-borne diseases ahead of seeding this season.
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Diseases can lead to reduced crop competition for weeds, increased crop damage from some herbicides and a reduction in cropping options, South Australian Research and Development Institute principal scientist Dr Alan McKay said.
“If growers know which soil-borne pathogens are in their soils prior to seeding, they can take evasive action and avoid potentially serious crop losses,” Dr McKay said.