This prediction is based on DPIRD's Blackspot Manager model using weather data from 1st January 2019 to 12th May 2019 from the nearest weather station.
Key to blackspot severity scores
| Blackspot risk | 5 out of 10 years | 3 out of 10 years | 1 out of 10 years |
| Low | 2 | 5 | 15 |
| Medium | 20 | 25 | 35 |
| High | 25 | 30 | 50 |
Balaklava
Rainfall to date: 47.7mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Blyth (Hart)
Rainfall to date: 63.3mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 18
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Bordertown
Rainfall to date: 35.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 21
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Bute
Rainfall to date: 47.7mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 12
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Ceduna
Rainfall to date: 47.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 18
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Clare
Rainfall to date: 81.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Too early to sow | Marginally early to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Crystal Brook
Rainfall to date: 49.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 26
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Eudunda
Rainfall to date: 51.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Farrell Flat
Rainfall to date: 57.1mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Keith
Rainfall to date: 44.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Kimba
Rainfall to date: 40.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 13
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Kingsford
Rainfall to date: 47.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Kyancutta
Rainfall to date: 56.1mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Lameroo
Rainfall to date: 28.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 12
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Lock
Rainfall to date: 23.5mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 16
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Maitland
Rainfall to date: 60.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 17
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Mannum
Rainfall to date: 34.7mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 18
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Minlaton
Rainfall to date: 51mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 13
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Minnipa
Rainfall to date: 60.7mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Mount Barker
Rainfall to date: 83.1mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Too early to sow | Too early to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Murray Bridge (Mypolonga)
Rainfall to date: 42mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 16
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow
| Marginally early to sow
| OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Naracoorte
Rainfall to date: 57mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Too early to sow | Marginally early to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Nuriootpa
Rainfall to date: 46.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 20
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Palmer
Rainfall to date: 35.5mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 16
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Port Broughton
Rainfall to date: 48.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Riverton
Rainfall to date: 71.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Sedan
Rainfall to date: 21.1mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 18
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Snowtown
Rainfall to date: 37.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Strathalbyn
Rainfall to date: 60mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Tumby Bay
Rainfall to date: 40.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Yeelanna
Rainfall to date: 73.3mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Yorketown
Rainfall to date: 60.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 19
| Weekly forecast | 12 May | 19 May | 26 May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
More information
For more information contact Dr Jenny Davidson at SARDI on ph +61 (0)8 8303 9389.
