Benchmarking oaten hay yield and quality in South Australia and Victoria
The Australian export fodder industry is well established, having supplied fodder to countries across the world for some 30 years. About 38,000 properties are involved...
Published: 22 Dec 2022
Author(s): Mark McLean, Hari Dadu
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DownloadRed leather leaf (RLL), caused by the fungus Neospermospora avenae, is the most common and severe foliar disease of oats in south-eastern Australia, and is also present in Western Australia (WA). It is favoured by wet and cool seasonal conditions, and is typically found in the medium and high-rainfall zones where it causes significant losses if unmanaged.