This prediction is based on DPIRD's Blackspot Manager model using weather data from 1 January 2018 to 4 June 2018 from the nearest weather station.
Key to blackspot severity scores
Blackspot risk | Five out of 10 years | Three out of 10 years | One out of 10 years |
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Low | 2 | 5 | 15 |
Medium | 20 | 25 | 35 |
High | 25 | 30 | 50 |
Balaklava
Rainfall to date: 59.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 40
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is medium | Do not sow as risk is medium | Do not sow as risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Blyth (Hart)
Rainfall to date: 84.2mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 59
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Bordertown
Rainfall to date: 83mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 49
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 2 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is medium | Do not sow as risk is medium | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Low | Low |
Bute
Rainfall to date: 95.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 60
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Clare
Rainfall to date: 117.5mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 71
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Crystal Brook
Rainfall to date: 53mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Eudunda
Rainfall to date: 80.3mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 61
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Farrell Flat
Rainfall to date: 85.7mm
Days with significant stubble moisture: 48
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 2 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is medium | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Low | Low |
Keith
Rainfall to date: 85.5mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 41
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 3-4 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is medium | Do not sow as risk is medium | Sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Kimba
Rainfall to date: 52.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is high | Medium |
Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Kingsford
Rainfall to date: 85.1mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 70
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Kyancutta
Rainfall to date: 52.5mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 33
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is medium | Do not sow as risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Lameroo
Rainfall to date: 43.1mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 28
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is high |
Blackspot risk | High | High | High |
Lock
Rainfall to date: 64mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 41
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 3-4 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is medium | Do not sow as risk is medium | Sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Maitland
Rainfall to date: 96.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 60
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Mannum
Rainfall to date: 40.5mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Minlaton
Rainfall to date: 78.1mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 41
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 3-4 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is medium | Sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Minnipa
Rainfall to date: 43.7mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 36
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Getting too late to sow and risk is medium | Getting too late to sow and risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Mount Barker
Rainfall to date: 172.2mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 85
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally early | Okay to sow | Marginally early |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Murray Bridge
Rainfall to date: 52mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 35
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 3-4 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Getting too late to sow and risk is high | Getting too late to sow and risk is medium | Getting too late to sow and risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Medium |
Mypolonga
Rainfall to date: 43.2mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is high | Do not sow as risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Naracoorte
Rainfall to date: 99.1mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 77
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Nuriootpa
Rainfall to date: 94.7mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 61
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Palmer
Rainfall to date: 69.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 56
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Port Broughton
Rainfall to date: 85.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 55
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Riverton
Rainfall to date: 97.3mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 56
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Sedan
Rainfall to date: 47.2mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 41
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 3-4 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow but risk is medium | Okay to sow but risk is medium | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
Snowtown
Rainfall to date: 93.2mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 53
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow | Okay to sow | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Strathalbyn
Rainfall to date: 82.5mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 59
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally late to sow | Getting late to sow | Getting late to sow |
Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Tumby Bay
Rainfall to date: 51.7mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 30
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 5 | 3-4 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow but disease risk is high | Okay to sow but disease risk is high | Okay to sow but disease risk is medium |
Blackspot risk | High | High | Medium |
Yeelanna
Rainfall to date: 83.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 39
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 5 | 3-4 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow but disease risk is high | Okay to sow but disease risk is medium | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | High | Medium | Low |
Yorketown
Rainfall to date: 67.6mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 45
Weekly forecast | 4 June | 11 June | 18 June |
---|---|---|---|
Blackspot severity | 3-4 | 3-4 | 2 |
Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Okay to sow but disease risk is medium | Okay to sow but disease risk is medium | Okay to sow |
Blackspot risk | Medium | Medium | Low |
More information
For more information contact Dr Jenny Davidson at SARDI on +61 (0)8 8303 9389.