This prediction is based on DPIRD's Blackspot Manager model using weather data from 1st January 2019 to 26th May 2019 from the nearest weather station.
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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: 63.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 77.9mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 54.5mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 32
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Bute
Rainfall to date: 52.5mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 17
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 61.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | Getting too late to sow | Getting too late to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Clare
Rainfall to date: 107mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 41
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Crystal Brook
Rainfall to date: 55.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 31
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 61.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 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 medium | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Farrell Flat
Rainfall to date: 74.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 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 medium | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Keith
Rainfall to date: 66.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 39
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 2 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Low |
Kimba
Rainfall to date: 47.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 17
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Kingsford
Rainfall to date: 56.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 61.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Lameroo
Rainfall to date: 42.1mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 23
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Lock
Rainfall to date: 30.1mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 21
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Maitland
Rainfall to date: 74.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Mannum
Rainfall to date: 43.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Minlaton
Rainfall to date: 59mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 20
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 74.8mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 36
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | Getting too late to sow | Getting too late to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Mount Barker
Rainfall to date: 111.9mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 40
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 3 to 4 | 3 to 4 | 2 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Murray Bridge (Mypolonga)
Rainfall to date: 53mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Naracoorte
Rainfall to date: 76.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 39
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 2 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Low |
Nuriootpa
Rainfall to date: 57.4mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 26
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 43.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 27
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Port Broughton
Rainfall to date: 56.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 80.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 38
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 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 medium | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Sedan
Rainfall to date: 30.9mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 29
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Snowtown
Rainfall to date: 46.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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: 67.9mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 39
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 2 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is high | Marginally late to sow | Marginally late to sow |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Low |
Tumby Bay
Rainfall to date: 62.6mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 31
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
Yeelanna
Rainfall to date: 103.2mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 31
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 5 | 3 to 4 | 3 to 4 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early to sow | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium | OK to sow, but blackspot disease risk is medium |
| Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Yorketown
Rainfall to date: 82.3mm Days with significant stubble moisture: 31
| Weekly forecast | 26 May | 2 June | 9 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 |
More information
For more information contact Dr Jenny Davidson at SARDI on ph +61 (0)8 8303 9389.
