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 of field pea crops, where agronomically possible, until the majority of blackspot spores (approximately 60%) have been released prior to the crop emergence. This strategy reduces yield losses from blackspot.
| Blackspot risk | Spores released (%) | Range of yield loss for different levels of blackspot risk (%) |
| Low | 60 - 100 | 2 - 15 |
| Medium | 30 - 59 | 20 - 35 |
| High | 0 - 29 | 25 - 50 |
Cootamundra
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 295.9 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 69
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 20th May | Too early to sow before the 20th May | Too early to sow before the 20th May |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Forbes
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 308.6 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 55
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 13th May | Too early to sow before the 13th May | Too early to sow before the 13th May |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Griffith
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 176.2 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 52
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 5th May | Too early to sow before the 5th May | Marginally too early to sow - 5th May to 12th May |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Temora
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 234.5 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 72
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 13th May | Too early to sow before the 13th May | Too early to sow before the 13th May |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Wagga Wagga AMO
Last date used for prediction: 21 April 2024
Rainfall to date: 159.8 mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 52
| Forecast for crops sown on | 22 Apr | 29 Apr | 6 May |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 20th May | Too early to sow before the 20th May | Too early to sow before the 20th May |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
More Information
For more information contact Dr Kurt Lindbeck at NSW DPI on ph + 61 (0)2 6938 1608.
