Fact sheet: Managing weather induced fungal staining (saprophyte damage) in oaten hay windrows
Learn how to manage weather induced fungal staining (saprophyte damage) in oaten hay windrows, reduce quality losses and protect market returns.
EXPORT FODDER
Project overview: Stem nematode in oats
2 pages
Published: 22 Sep 2020
Publication Code: 20-090
Author(s): Dr Alan McKay
Share this content
-
Download report PDF
Download
Stem nematode can cause large yield losses in oat crops. However, it has been kept under control by use of resistant varieties grown in rotation with non-host crops. A recent outbreak of stem nematode was discovered in a Brusher oat crop causing areas of poor emergence and severely stunting growth in adjoining areas. Until recently stem nematode has not been observed in commercial oat crops for around 20 years and the two previous crops were Mulgara and Tungoo oats, both of which are classified as resistant to stem nematode.
This project will undertake several lines of investigation to determine if the recent outbreak is due to a resistance breaking biotype, by value adding existing projects funded by Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and Australian Exporters Company (AEXCO).
Related project resources
Report: Evaluating trends in agronomic practices for export oaten hay in South Australia and Victoria
Oaten hay industry surveys reveal trends in varieties, hay quality, yields and RD&E priorities across SA and VIC.
Fact sheet: Advancing mycotoxin research: DNA-based testing in Australian fodder
Australia’s export fodder industry relies on maintaining high quality and meeting strict international regulations, with mycotoxins posing a growing risk to market access. This research...
Fact sheet: Managing mycotoxin risk in export fodder
Zearalenone is the primary mycotoxin risk in Australian export fodder, driven by Fusarium species linked to cereal crown rot. Although exports are not yet widely...
Evaluation and positioning of dual-purpose cereals for the export hay market
The Australian export fodder industry is a significant contributor to the Australian economy, with about $450–600 million worth of hay exported annually, predominately to Asia...
Assessing the effects of plant hormones on percentage head emergence in oats
In the pursuit of agricultural advancement, the Australian export fodder industry continuously seeks innovative methods to enhance crop yield and quality. This ongoing quest was...
Fact sheet: Identifying new revenue opportunities for the export fodder industry
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
Industry blueprint: Export Fodder
This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the export fodder industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in...