This prediction is based on DPIRD’s Blackspot Manager model using weather data from 1st January 2019 to 19th 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: 56.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 26
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Blyth (Hart)
Rainfall to date: 59.3 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Bordertown
Rainfall to date: 36 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 26
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Bute
Rainfall to date: 47.9 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 16
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 59.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 81.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Crystal Brook
Rainfall to date: 49.3 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 52.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Farrell Flat
Rainfall to date: 57.3 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Keith
Rainfall to date: 45 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 32
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| 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 medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Kimba
Rainfall to date: 43.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 16
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Kingsford
Rainfall to date: 47.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Kyancutta
Rainfall to date: 60.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lameroo
Rainfall to date: 28.7 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 16
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lock
Rainfall to date: 38.1 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 20
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Maitland
Rainfall to date: 61.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 21
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Mannum
Rainfall to date: 34.7 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Minlaton
Rainfall to date: 52.9 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 17
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Minnipa
Rainfall to date: 69.1 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Mount Barker
Rainfall to date: 83.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 33
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Murray Bridge (Mypolonga)
Rainfall to date: 42.2 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 20
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Naracoorte
Rainfall to date: 57.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 32
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Nuriootpa
Rainfall to date: 47.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 25
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Palmer
Rainfall to date: 35.9 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 20
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Port Broughton
Rainfall to date: 48.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: 71.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 31
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3 to 4 |
| 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 medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Sedan
Rainfall to date: 21.5 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 22
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Snowtown
Rainfall to date: 37.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Strathalbyn
Rainfall to date: 55.4 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 32
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Marginally late to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Tumby Bay
Rainfall to date: 56.8 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Yeelanna
Rainfall to date: 98.3 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Yorketown
Rainfall to date: 68.6 mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 24
| Weekly forecast | 19 May | 26 May | 2 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
More information
For more information contact Dr Jenny Davidson at SARDI on ph +61 (0)8 8303 9389.
