Local growers urged to check chickpeas for Ascochyta Blight: NSW DPI

Kelsey Sutor
October 8 2021 - 11:00am
Growers are encouraged to check for Ascochyta Blight as wet seasons can lead to a high disease load in chickpeas.
Growers are encouraged to check for Ascochyta Blight as wet seasons can lead to a high disease load in chickpeas.

NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are encouraging chickpea growers to check for Ascochyta Blight, with wet seasons and rising temperatures a contributor to high disease load in some crops.

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Kelsey Sutor

Kelsey Sutor

Producer - The Canberra Times

I've had a love of writing from a young age and, combined with my interest in current events, journalism seemed like a natural fit for me. I like to write a little bit about everything but my true passion lies in finding those untold stories from everyday people. Got an idea? Let me know - kelsey.sutor@austcommunitymedia.com.au