You may notice weather station changes for some locations. This is to ensure that the weather data being used is the most accurate available for the area and uses open BOM weather stations whenever possible. In some locations, a suitable weather station may not be available and so we may use interpolated weather data, which uses data from surrounding stations to create reasonable values for missing weather data.
Sowing time can depend on a range of factors and it is recommended to consult an agronomist to determine the optimal sowing window for your situation.
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Key to blackspot severity scores
The aim is to delay sowing or implement a disease management plan based on the blackspot risk of field pea crops. The Blackspot risk will be low once the majority of blackspot spores (approximately 60%) have been released prior to the crop emergence and sowing after this date will reduce yield losses from blackspot. There are many other reasons that affect grain yield and sowing prior to a low blackspot risk can often be advantageous, therefore, it is recommended discussing individual situations with an agronomist.
| Blackspot risk | Spores released (%) | Yield loss range (%) |
| Low | 60 - 100 | 2 - 15 |
| Medium | 30 - 59 | 20 - 35 |
| High | 0 - 29 | 25 - 50 |
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 123.2 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 37
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 27% | 43% | 59% |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Ballarat
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 127.4 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 45
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 46% | 62% | 75% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Low | Low |
Bendigo
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 178.8 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 34
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 21% | 31% | 48% |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Beulah West
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 141.2 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 34% | 46% | 62% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Buln Buln
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 261.6 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 70
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 90% | 96% | 98% |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Charlton
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 121.8 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 45
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 46% | 57% | 72% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Cressy
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 83.7 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 33
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 19% | 29% | 46% |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Derrinallum
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 90.2 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 38
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 29% | 46% | 62% |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Low |
Echuca Aerodrome
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 149.7 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 38
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 29% | 41% | 57% |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Edenhope
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 76.3 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 19% | 29% | 46% |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Horsham
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 114.4 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 47
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 53% | 64% | 77% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Low | Low |
Kerang
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 183.7 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 46
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 48% | 59% | 74% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Mildura Airport
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 59.6 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 19% | 29% | 46% |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Molyullah
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 208.4 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 59
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 75% | 83% | 91% |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Nhill
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 101.9 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 44
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 53% | 64% | 77% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Low | Low |
Quambatook South
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 105.8 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 44
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 43% | 55% | 70% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Swan Hill Aerodrome
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 88 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 41
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 48% | 59% | 74% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Warracknabeal Ailsa
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 106.7 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 34
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 29% | 41% | 57% |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Warranooke
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 89.1 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 40
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 34% | 46% | 62% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Wycheproof
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 121.7 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 46
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 48% | 59% | 74% |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Yatchaw
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 96.3 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 37
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Spores released | 27% | 43% | 59% |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
More information
For more information contact Dr Joshua Fanning at Agriculture Victoria on +61 419 272 075.
