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Issue 10 Thursday June 17, 2021
A wonderful morning at
Available free online with news from West River, Hopetoun, Jerdacuttup, Munglinup, and Lake King and Ravensthorpe
Ravy’s Biggest Morning Tea
The Ravensthorpe 2021 Biggest Morning Tea was hosted
by the Hospital Auxiliary in the beautiful Community Centre
building and courtyard.
The morning was filled with sunshine, friendship and
fundraising as our community came together to enjoy some
delicious baking whilst raising funds for the Cancer Council.
The fantastic amount of $1,435.80 raised will help to fund
vital research and ensure people with cancer and their loved
ones can access support.
Thanks must go to Denise from Feet With Flair for setting
up her pop-up shop and to everyone who came along or
bought a raffle ticket.
In the lead up to the morning tea the auxiliary ladies kindly
put together some lovely hampers to raffle for the hospital.
Once again there was tremendous support from the
community and this raffle which was drawn at the Biggest
Morning Tea raised $1,659.15.
This money will go towards the purchase of new covid safe
(wipeable) chairs for our hospital residents and their visitors.
The Hospital Auxiliary is incredibly grateful to our wonderful
community and wish to thank everyone for their support.
—Rae G
■ Photos supplied. More photos pages 6-9
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■ Southern Scribes
As writers, we are told not
to use cliches, but to coin a
different phrase to describe
the same thing, e.g. ‘It was a
privilege to know him’, ‘His
blood boiled’. At the group’s
monthly meeting held
on May 23rd and hosted
by Helen Taylor, Scribes
attempted to do this with
hilarious results.
Members of the group ON SALE 16TH JUNE 2021
have been involved with
the Esperance Readers and
Writers Program. On May
12th Dellis Venning, with
Helen, drove over to attend
a two hour workshop led by
journalist Dodie Henderson.
One attendee spoke about
getting authenticity into her ■ Photo courtesy Will Yeoman.
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wondering if she should visit doing the organisation CRC’s, the Visitor Centre,
Whew!
the setting of her novel. involved and to the ladies for the Bric-a-brac shop and
the delicious evening meal. on Saturday mornings from —H Taylor
Back in Hopetoun, on
May 26th and 27th Will During the meal,
Yeoman, travel writer with accompanied by the clatter
This week’s
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three excellent workshops made a podcast. This can
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the first session, Ayu Egerton
wrote a lovely piece.
29th as part of the Grande
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copies of Helen’s new
All struggled to find a word book, a romance entitled On sale Wednesday June 16th to
to describe the colour of the ‘Grasstree Ridge’, arrived
Tuesday June 22nd, 2021
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Contacts
Ambulance: Shire of Ravensthorpe
Emergency ......................................................................................... 000
Non-Emergency ........................................................................ 13 12 13 Councillor Contact Details
Hospitals: Shire Council Offices...............................................................9839 0000
Ravensthorpe ........................................................................ 9838 2211
Keith Dunlop—Shire President...................................................................
Esperance .............................................................................. 9071 0888
Phone: 9838 330; Mobile: 0428 383 302
Albany...................................................................................... 9892 2222
Email: Keith.dunlop@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Doctors Surgery:
Jules Belli—Deputy Shire President....................Mobile: 0427 440 582
Hopetoun ............................................................................... 9838 3854
Email: Jules.belli@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Ravensthorpe ........................................................................ 9838 1600
Ian Goldfinch.......................Phone: 9838 5049; Mobile: 0428 385 049
Dentist:
Email: Ian.goldfinch@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Ravensthorpe ........................................................................ 9838 1322
Tom Major..............................................................Mobile: 0403 782 887
Esperance Hospital
Email: Tom.major@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Public Dental Clinic................................................................... 9071 0889
Mark Mudie..........................................................................0428 356 064
Community Nurse/Child Health:
Email: mark.mudie@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Ravensthorpe ........................................................................ 9838 2211
Graham Richardson............Phone: 9838 3880; Mobile: 0474 492 810
Extended Care Nurse:
Email: Graham.richardson@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Hopetoun ............................................................................... 9838 3323
Sue Leighton......................................................... Phone: 0407 981 301
Home and Community Care
Email: sue.leighton@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Office ........................................................................................ 9838 3144
Mobile ............................................................................... 0429 889 675
Community Vehicle Service Word of the Day
Coordinator..........................................................................0439 335 147
poignant adjective | POY-nyunt
Hospital Auxiliary:
Second Tuesday of the month 1.30pm in the Red Room Definition:
Contact Judy Harp 1 a : painfully affecting the feelings : piercing
b : deeply affecting : touching
Allied Health: c : designed to make an impression : cutting
Services such as Physio, Dietician, Occupational Therapy and Speech 2 a : pleasurably stimulating
Pathology are available. Contact Ravensthorpe or Esperance Hospital b : being to the point : apt
to find out more about these services. 3 : pungently pervasive
Mental Health: Did You Know?
There is a Mental Health service available currently. Please contact Poignant comes to English from French, and before that from
Ravensthorpe Hospital to find out more about this service. Latin—specifically, the Latin verb pungere, meaning “to prick or
sting.” Several other common English words derive from pungere,
including pungent, which can refer to, among other things, a sharp
odor. The influence of pungere can also be seen in puncture, as well
as punctual, which originally meant simply “of or relating to a point.”
Even compunction and expunge come from this pointedly relevant
Latin word.
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Dance the night away
Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 5
■ Dance Hall
It’s free, it’s fun, it’s facile…
can it get any better? Yes!
This month there’s a
bus from Hopetoun, all
expenses covered!
Come along for a night of
laughs and learning on the
last Friday of each month
(June 25th this month).
Refreshments will be
provided but please BYO
alcohol if you wish.
No partner, no problem—
partner up on the The bus will leave (especially if you want to ■ Photo courtesy
evening—we’re all Hopetoun at 5:00pm and catch the bus) at https:// Megan Lemon
beginners. return around 8:30pm. events.humanitix.com/
dance-hall-2021.
Don’t forget to RSVP
—RCRC
Share the Wellness love
■ Wellness Weekender
Calling all local talent with an
interest in wellness!
Spread the love, share your
skills.
We are seeking expressions
of interest for wellness
instructors in 2022, March
19th and 20th (mark it on the
calendar!).
We are interested in what
you have to offer so don’t be
shy.
Send us an email at hello@
ravycrc.com.au and let us ■ Photo courtesy
know what you want to bring Megan Lemon
to the table.
Did you know?
The oldest joke of all time is a Sumerian fart joke – “Something EMBROIDERY AND SUPPLY
which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young OF WORKWEAR FOR
woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.”
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600 pounds (272 kilograms). Corner York St & Peels Place Albany WA
A wonderful morning at Page 6 - Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 The Ravensthorpe 2021 Biggest Morning Tea was hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary in the beautiful Community Centre building and courtyard. ■ Photos supplied.
Ravy’s Biggest Morning Tea
Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 7
Choose a settlement agent who
stands out from the crowd
Support your local business &
let our experience work for you!
Call Meredith on 9071 1655
or email: meredith@compasswa.com.au
Located at
101 Dempster Street Esperance
Page 8 - Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021
Project Records Officer – 12 Month Contract
Contract Position (83)
This is a fulltime position offered on a 12 month contract. The successful applicant must be highly
motivated, team focused, have excellent communication and organisational skills together with
proven experience in local government or record management with the ability to learn new skills. The
successful applicant must have well developed computer skills that can be strongly demonstrated.
As the Project Records Officer you will play a key role in progressing the Shire of Ravensthorpe
Record Management systems by converting current paper copies to digital scanned files, destruction
of expired documents, setting up the new archiving records system and assist the administration
team in providing front line customer service and administration duties.
A total salary package will be offered dependent on qualifications, skills and experience as per the
Ravensthorpe Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2020. The salary package offered will include up to
the following:
• Base salary offered from level 3/1 at $24.71 per hour up to level 3/3 at $27.36 per hour;
• Superannuation up to 14.5% including co-contributions;
• Ravensthorpe allowance of $100.00 per week ($5,200 per year) and only applies to Staff that
reside within the Shire of Ravensthorpe;
• Annual leave of 4 weeks per year with 17.5% leave loading (prorate);
• Public holidays; and
• Uniform allowance.
Applicants must have or be willing to successfully obtain:
• Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol.
• National police clearance.
The Shire of Ravensthorpe offers a busy team environment with all staff being multi skilled and
provided the opportunity to build a career path in local government. Potential applicants are
encouraged to contact Les Mainwaring, Director Corporate and Community Services by calling
(08) 9839 0000 to further discuss the opportunities and requirements for this position.
Applicants must provide a current resume and covering letter outlining your suitable experience for
the position and why you are interested in this field of work. Applications must be emailed to
ea1@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ravensthorpe and
marked Confidential – Project Records Officer (83). Applications close and must be received by
4:00pm, Tuesday 22 June 2021.
The Shire of Ravensthorpe is a family friendly and equal opportunity employer.
Gavin Pollock
Chief Executive Officer
A wonderful morning at
Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 9
Ravy’s Biggest Morning Tea
Did you know?
We describe people as “red heads” instead of “orange
heads” as the word ‘red’ was used way before that of
‘orange’. ‘Orange’ only came around after the fruit first hit
the British shores.
At the beginning of Far Cry 4 an alternate ending is
possible. To begin, the main villain leaves, asking the
player to stay. If they do so, the real game begins, but if
the player stays for 15 minutes, the other character returns
and the pair go off together cutting to the end.
Page 10 - Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021
Rural WA girls encouraged to enter life-
changing Australian Leadership Competition
Young rural women and
non-binary people from
Western Australia will have
the opportunity to win a
once-in-a-lifetime ‘Power
Trip’ to the nation’s capital
through an initiative being
announced today.
Country to Canberra’s
prestigious Leadership
Competition returns in
2021 to award young
women with an all-expenses
paid trip to Canberra to
meet with politicians and
CEOs, undertake leadership
training, advocate on key
issues, tour Parliament and
more.
In a brand new addition,
students will also
■ Winners at Parliament Networking.
participate in C2C On
Screen, after the success leadership skills that have entrants to reflect on how I felt truly appreciated and
of its inaugural program helped them go on to make they can challenge the valued by those around
in 2020. Winners receive 2 a difference in their local status quo to drive positive me. It was a life changing
days of online workshops communities.” change in their local experience that I wish every
and networking prior to the communities,” Worsley said. country kid could have for
The 2021 Leadership
Canberra Power trip. themselves. If the thought
Competition question is: “We want to hear young
has crossed your mind
Country to Canberra CEO Courage to Challenge: people’s views on how they
about applying, take that
Han Worsley says C2C On What is the role of rural work through challenges,
extra step and go for it!”
Screen and the Power Trip women in driving change and make their voices
said Bordignon.
are about empowering in their communities? To heard for the good of
young rural women to step enter, Country to Canberra themselves and those Country to Canberra is
outside of their comfort is asking students to either around them.” encouraging all eligible
zone. submit a 2-3 minute video rural students in grades
2019 winner Siena
or 400-600 words with their 10-12 to take part. For
“From Tanya Plibersek and Bordignon encourages
answer. further details visit www.
Larissa Waters, to Prime others to give it a go.
countrytocanberra.com.au.
Minister Scott Morrison, “As we continue to emerge
“The Country to Canberra
past winners have met with from everything that Entries close 12pm AEST,
Power Trip was the first time
top leaders and gained 2020 brought us, we want Friday July 23rd, 2021.
■ Tasmanian Winner with Larissa Waters ■ Winners at Parliament. Photos suppliedGEDC
Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 11
Mining Innovation International Conference and Exhibition
News
in Perth, which brought together businesses from the Mining
Equipment Technology and Services (METS) sector.
Local businesses Target Mining Resources, Wilmot
Engineering (Kalgoorlie), HAMR Engineering and Remote
Control Technologies were attending to showcase their
products and services at the event along with the WA METS
Digital Mining Export Hub.
More than 1,000 guests from the mining, METS, education
and government sectors attended the two-day conference at
the Perth Convention Centre.
GEDC celebrates National Reconciliation Week 2021 Mr Starcevich said the Goldfields-Esperance region’s strong
mining sector provided abundant opportunities for METS
The GEDC has marked National Reconciliation Week 2021 companies and the conference was a chance to develop and
with a lunchtime event featuring guest speaker Kyra Galante. expand partnerships.
Kyra, originally from the Goldfields region, has worked
extensively across Western Australia, with a national
footprint, for a range of mining, civil and recruitment Funding Opportunities
companies, including delivering the Kworp Kooling The Australian Moon to Mars Supply Chain Capability
Indigenous Mining Skills Program at BHP Billiton. Improvement Grants provide Australian businesses with
Most recently, Kyra was the General Manager Indigenous grant funds to build capacity to deliver products and services
Strategy at Chandler Macleod Group. into domestic and/or international space industry supply
chains that could support Moon to Mars activities. Open until
GEDC is delighted to have Kyra working with us currently and May 2023. Learn more here.
collaborating with the Goldfields Aboriginal Business Chamber.
The Accelerating Commercialisation program provides small
Thank you Kyra for sharing your personal story with the team and medium businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers
and reminding us of why reconciliation is about more than a with access to expert advice and funding to help get a novel
word and that reconciliation takes action. product, process or service to market. Up to $1 million of
matched funding available. Learn more here.
Wiluna joins Goldfields-Esperance region The SMART Projects and Supply Chains service provides
businesses with access to strategic or high-value projects
The Shire of Wiluna is now officially part of the Goldfields- that increase business capability, meet the specific needs
Esperance region after its boundaries were realigned from of a market opportunity, or otherwise improve business
the Mid-West region last week. The change was requested performance and leadership capacity. Learn more here.
by the Shire of Wiluna, working in partnership with the GEDC
and the Mid-West Development Commission. The Business Events Grant program aims to support
the event industry, including the tourism sector, to fund
The Shire of Wiluna has a population of about 750 people Australian businesses to participate as buyers or sellers
spread across 184,000km2, with an annual economic output at pre-approved business events including exhibitions,
of $1.3 billion driven by mining and pastoral activity. conferences and conventions held until December 31st,
With Kalgoorlie-Boulder being Wiluna’s closest regional City, 2021. Grants close June 30th, 2021. Learn more here.
the new boundary better aligns the Shire’s connections and The Export Market Development Grants program is an
interests with the Goldfields-Esperance region, becoming its Australian Government financial assistance initiative
tenth local government authority. available to eligible small and medium exporters. The grant
Shire president Jim Quadrio said the Shire had consulted opportunity for 2021-22 will open on August 16th, 2021
widely before making this request. and close on November 30th, 2021. Learn more about the
program here.
“The move into the Goldfields-Esperance region is significant
for the Shire and is hoped to bring about improved service
delivery and regional representation,” Mr Quadrio said.
GEDC Chair Sabina Shugg said the boundary realignment
was a fantastic example of GEDC’s work to bring about
benefits to regional communities.
“We welcome all the residents and organisations within the
Shire of Wiluna to our region and look forward to working
collaboratively with them into the future.”
YOUR LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED
The GEDC will be implementing a change management plan
with the Shire of Wiluna to ensure a smooth transition to the FURNITURE AND BEDDING STORE
Goldfields-Esperance region. Located near the Boulevard Shopping Centre, Esperance
For all your Furniture, Bedding, Giftware
and Homeware requirements.
GEDC attends Austmine 2021 Conference & Exhibition www.homemakersfurniture.com.au
Phone 08 9071 2585
GEDC CEO Kris Starcevich attended the Austmine 2021
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Records Officer
Full Time Position (17)
The Shire of Ravensthorpe has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and driven person to join
our Corporate Services Team.
This is a fulltime position with flexible working hours. The successful applicant must be highly
motivated, team focused, have excellent communication and organisational skills together with
proven experience in local government or record management with the ability to learn new skills.
The successful applicant must have well developed and sound computer skills that can be
strongly demonstrated.
As the Records Officer you will play a key role in developing and progressing the Shire of
Ravensthorpe Record Management systems, procedures and programs plus assisting the
administration team in providing front line customer service and administration duties.
A total salary package will be offered dependent on qualifications, skills and experience as per
the Ravensthorpe Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2020. The salary package offered will
include up to the following:
• Base salary offered from level 3/2 at $25.75 per hour up to level 4/1 at $31.21 per hour;
• Superannuation up to 14.5% including co-contributions;
• Ravensthorpe allowance of $100.00 per week ($5,200 per year) and only applies to Staff
that reside within the Shire of Ravensthorpe;
• Annual leave of 4 weeks per year with 17.5% leave loading;
• Public holidays; and
• Uniform allowance.
Applicants must have or be willing to successfully obtain:
• Pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol.
• National police clearance.
The Shire of Ravensthorpe offers a busy team environment with all staff being multi skilled and
provided the opportunity to build a career path in local government. Potential applicants are
encouraged to contact Les Mainwaring, Director Corporate and Community Services by calling
(08) 9839 0000 to further discuss the opportunities and requirements for this position.
Applicants must provide a current resume and covering letter outlining your suitable experience
for the position and why you are interested in this field of work. Applications must be emailed to
ea1@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au, addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Ravensthorpe
and marked Confidential – Records Officer (17). Applications close and must be received by
4:00pm, Tuesday 22 June 2021.
The Shire of Ravensthorpe is a family friendly and equal opportunity employer.
Gavin Pollock
Chief Executive OfficerHCRC
Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 13
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tell your business buddies
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Hopetoun CRC are seeking Dance Hall Ravensthorpe
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Proposed dates are for mid- partner – it’s all about having
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PADDOCK PRACTICES:
Managing insecticide resistance
in diamondback moth
■ GRDC
Diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella L., is a
significant and highly mobile pest of commercial canola
crops in the western and southern regions.
DBM can rapidly evolve resistance to insecticides and reduced
sensitivity to a range of chemistries is widespread in Australia.
The preferred effective chemistries currently available for
DBM control in canola are emamectin benzoate (ie: Affirm®,
group 6), spinetoram (ie: Success® Neo, group 5) and
Bacillus thuringiensis subsp kurstaki (group 11). Group 28
chemistry could soon be available as an additional mode of
action option.
Low to moderate reductions in sensitivity of DBM in WA have
■ Photo: Andrew Weeks, Cesar Australia.
been detected to group 5, 6 and 28 products, and moderate
to high-level resistance to synthetic pyrethroids group 3A. •strategic use of insecticides using threshold-based spray
To maximise DBM control and insecticide longevity, growers decisions; and
are advised to employ an integrated pest management • rotating chemical mode-of-action groups according to
program that includes: GRDC’s Resistance Management plan for DBM in Australian
• green bridge control; canola.
• supporting predator and parasitic insects; ■ Continued page 15
PUBLIC NOTICE
Adoption of Integrated Planning and Reporting
Framework (IPRF) 2020 - 2030
Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996
As per the Local Government (Administration) Regulations 1996 Section 19D the Shire of
Ravensthorpe hereby gives notices at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on 18 May 2021
Council resolved to endorse the Strategic Community Plan, Corporate Business Plan, Asset
Management Plan, Long Term Financial Plan and Workforce Plan which make up the
Integrated Planning Suite 2020 – 2030.
Gavin Pollock
Chief Executive OfficerCommunity Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 15
PADDOCK PRACTICES:
Managing insecticide resistance
in diamondback moth
■ From page 14
Table 1. Example mortality response ranges for DBM strains at DD, by chemistry.
Reduced effectiveness
detected Origin of DBM Strains Insecticide product Mortality range (and overall
(a.i., chemical group) mean)
In 2020, as part of a GRDC
co-investment studying the Gilmore and Goomalling.........................Dominex® ..............................................8 – 30% (15%)
causes and dynamics of (alpha-cypermethrin, Group 3A)
DBM outbreaks, researchers Badgingarra and Gilmore........................Success® Neo ........................................78 – 100% (89%)
from the Department of (spinetoram, Group 5)
Primary Industries and
Regional Development Fowlers and Old Smokey Road...............Proclaim®/Affirm® .................................58 – 83% (71%)
(DPIRD) in Western Australia (emamectin benzoate, Group 6)
collected DBM populations Fowlers/Ongerup and Many Peaks........Coragen® ...............................................53 – 85% (72%)
from locations across the (chlorantraniliprole, Group 28)
Western Australian grain
belt. Muresk and Old Smokey Road...............cyclaniliprole, Group 28.......................63 – 93% (81%)
These sample populations
were sent to the South “For a fully susceptible DBM may or may not yet be detected reduced sensitivity
Australian Research and population, the expected detectable. to group 28 insecticides
Development Institute percentage mortality for in their 2020 screenings
“Encouragingly, resistance
(SARDI) – the research all insecticides tested in – a result he describes as
to Success® Neo remains at
division of the South these DD bioassays is intriguing because group
incipient to low levels.”
Australian Department one hundred per cent. 28 insecticides have never
of Primary Industries and Mortalities less than 95 Pyrethroids may cause a been used on canola crops
Regions (PIRSA) – for per cent indicate reduced population increase in Australia.
insecticide resistance sensitivity has developed. Evidence of moderate to “This may reflect gene
screening. “Similar resistance profiles high-level resistance to flow resulting from DBM
Tested insecticides included were observed in all 17 DBM synthetic pyrethroids (group movement from Brassica
three products from populations.” 3A) was common across all vegetable crops, where
chemical groups currently tested DBM strains. Dr Perry these insecticides are
Dr Perry says the results says the result was striking
registered for DBM control frequently used, into canola
are broadly consistent with but not surprising based on
in canola in WA (groups 3A, crops” he says.
resistance screening data previous studies.
5 and 6), and two diamide for DBM from Australian “Alternatively, it is possible
(group 28) products that are canola crops over the past “At these levels of resistance, that metabolic cross-
expected to be registered decade, with some evidence we expect synthetic resistance is conferred by
for DBM control in canola for a slight decline in DBM pyrethroid (SP) spray other chemicals used for
during 2021. sensitivity across all the treatments to be almost DBM control in canola.
Each population was tested products over recent completely ineffective for
controlling DBM in canola “The screening results
exposed to a discriminating years.
in most instances,” Dr Perry and related laboratory
dose (DD) of insecticide “In the case of emamectin studies show a general
calculated to kill 99.9 per says.
benzoate a slight decline correlation between levels
cent of a susceptible (non- in sensitivity could reflect “In fact, using SPs could of resistance to emamectin
resistant) population. greater use of this product lead to an increase in DBM benzoate (Affirm®)
SARDI research scientist to control DBM outbreaks numbers, due to their and chlorantraniliprole
Dr Kym Perry says DBM’s in WA canola in recent harmful effects on predatory (Coragen®) within DBM
propensity to develop seasons,” he says. and parasitic insects that strains, which supports this
resistance to insecticides is would otherwise attack possibility.”
“In general, what these and help regulate DBM
well-recognised. resistance levels mean for Plan insecticide use to
populations.
“Among the 17 DBM field performance is unclear manage resistance
populations from WA as many factors are involved. “We recommend growers
do not use SPs in canola The preferred effective
canola crops that we “However, resistance to chemistries available for
screened in 2020, we in spring where DBM is a
emamectin benzoate problem.” DBM control in canola are
detected varying degrees of insecticides may be the group 6 emamectin
reduced sensitivity to all five approaching levels where Reduced sensitivity to newer benzoate insecticides,
chemistries tested,” he says some loss of field efficacy insecticides already evident
(Table 1). ■ Continued page 17
could occur, although this Dr Perry and his team alsoPage 16 - Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021
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or contact DFES Community Preparedness 9395 9816Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 17
PADDOCK PRACTICES:
Managing insecticide resistance
in diamondback moth
■ From page 15
group 5 spinetoram insecticides and group 11 Bacillus
thuringiensis subsp kurstaki insecticides, with group 28
diamide chemistry soon to provide an additional option.
To maximise the effective life of these products, grower
and advisors should use chemicals only when necessary,
and rotate mode of action groups by adhering to GRDC’s
Resistance Management Strategy (RMS) for DBM in
Australian canola.
Canola growers are advised to avoid pyrethroid (Group 3A)
and organophosphate (Group 1B) insecticides in canola
when DBM is problematic.
Insecticides will not kill unhatched eggs. In heavy
infestations, two spray applications five to seven days apart
may be required to achieve adequate control.
It is important to adhere to withholding periods when
spraying before harvest, noting that windrowing is defined
as the harvest event. ■ A DPIRD diamondback moth trap in roadside radish.
Rotating between different insecticide chemistries as Photo: DPIRD
outlined in the RMS will help reduce the likelihood of
resistant individuals surviving to maturity. semiclausum, Apanteles ippeus, Diadromus collaris and
Oomyzus sokolowskii.
Monitor DBM numbers before spraying
Brown and green lacewings, several other predacious bugs
Research conducted by Dr Perry in South Australia and and a range of spiders also feed on DBM eggs, larvae and
western Victoria established that an abundance of brassica pupae.
weed hosts over summer could lead to DBM infestations as
early as May or June. In warm, humid conditions the airborne fungus Zoophthera
radicans can infect DBM caterpillars and reduce numbers by
In WA, DPIRD agricultural entomologist Dr Dustin Severtson as much as 90 per cent.
is conducting similar research to understand the factors that
influence DBM numbers in the western growing region. Dr Severtson says threshold-based spray decisions allow
natural predators and parasites to stop a DBM infestation in
“We’ve also found that green bridge control is critical,” he its early stages, before insecticides are needed.
says.
“Our pheromone traps have shown that high adult numbers
“DBM only survives on brassicas and wild radish seems to be don’t always translate into a large larval population and we
the most problematic host here in the west.” think that is due to these natural controls,” he says.
Dr Severtson says WA canola growers should eliminate He recommends growers work with an agronomist or
potential hosts in summer, then sweep their crop regularly adviser to determine a suitable crop monitoring regime.
from early August and note any trends in the number of A spray threshold should consider growth stage, growing
DBM being caught. conditions and grain prices to determine when insecticide
“DBM has a small caterpillar that matures quickly in warm will deliver the best economic return, as explained in GRDC’s
conditions, so an outbreak can develop very quickly in Diamondback moth resistance management factsheet.
favourable spring weather,” he says. “Once the threshold is passed, insecticide should be applied
“I have seen DBM caterpillars wipe out a flowering canola promptly to control the population while it is relatively small,”
crop within a week of caterpillars and chewing damage he says.
being detected.” “Spraying smaller populations helps to minimise the risk of
Integrated pest management encouraging reduced sensitivity.
Best practice DBM control requires a robust integrated pest “Group 28 chemistries will provide a new insecticide option,
management (IPM) program supported by strategic use of but DBM’s ability to develop insecticide resistance means
insecticides. a comprehensive IPM program will always be the most
effective strategy.
While an IPM strategy should always begin with green
bridge control, DBM also has a number of insect predators “Growers and advisors are strongly advised to familiarise
including parasitic wasp species such as Diadegma with and adhere to GRDC’s Resistance Management Strategy
for DBM in Australian canola.”Page 18 - Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021
PADDOCK PRACTICES:
Managing canopy growth in higher
rainfall zones to maximise yield
Crop canopy is not just a good indicator of plant health
and vigour, it is also a crucial factor in achieving full yield
potential, particularly in higher rainfall situations.
Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia Managing Director
Nick Poole says canopy management is essential for
optimising available sunlight, water use efficiency and
nutrient uptake.
“Growing a wheat or barley crop pivots around anthesis, or
flowering,” he says.
“Targeting optimum flowering windows by matching cultivar
with sowing dates will not only help to avoid heat stress and
minimise frost risk, it will also help to maximise growth and
align the most important development period for setting
yield potential (stem elongation to head emergence) with
environment.
■ The canopy needs to capture all available sunlight to build
“Grain quality and yield are often the inherited the carbohydrates for grain fill.
consequences of pre-anthesis management and growth.
The first of those carbohydrate sugars are stored in the stem
“Pre and post-anthesis water use is driven by the canopy and before flowering since there are no grains to fill. The activity
needs to be balanced carefully with the likely yield potential of the leaves directly fills the grain after anthesis.
of the region.”
This means the amount and timing of nitrogen inputs can
The importance of canopy management be used to manage canopy growth once seasonal variables
Excessive canopy growth will transpire more of the available become clear.
water before anthesis. This can cause a post-anthesis Mr Poole says if a crop is underperforming during its
shortage that will lead to lower grain weights, reduced grain vegetative phase, nitrogen can be applied between tillering
quality and increased screenings. and early stem elongation (GS22-30) to promote growth and
Excessive canopy growth, particularly from earlier sowing, tillering.
high seeding rates and high levels of soil available nitrogen “As long as there is a sufficient canopy to capture light during
produce more tillers and their competition for resources will the late stem elongation period, poor growth during the
result in thinner stems and a high risk of lodging, particularly vegetative period does not have to translate into reduced
in higher rainfall zones or irrigated scenarios. yields,” he says.
Growers should aim to manage their crop so it reaches “If the canopy growth is excessive, delaying nitrogen
maximum light interception during the critical stem until later in stem elongation and even up to flag leaf
elongation period. Excessive growth prior to that does not development can help limit stem height and reduce the risk
contribute greatly to improved yields. of lodging, particularly in high-rainfall regions.”
Thick, closed canopies promote high humidity levels within He adds that poor canopy development may be an indicator
the crop, which increases fungal disease pressure. of a more significant plant growth problem, such as root
“Growers have a lot of agronomic levers at their disposal for damage or soil constraints. The effectiveness of using
managing canopy growth,” Mr Poole says. nitrogen to increase canopy growth will depend on the
nature of these underlying factors. Simply increasing the
“The most effective are pre-sowing decisions such as variety number of tillers may not lead to a corresponding yield
selection and plant density, which intersect with time of increase.
sowing, soil fertility, available moisture and local disease risk
factors. Plant growth regulators
“Once those opportunities have passed, nitrogen, grazing, Along with delaying nitrogen inputs, chemical plant growth
and plant growth regulators (PGR) are the main tools for regulators (PGR) offer growers a second intervention option
managing canopy growth problems.” for limiting excessive canopy growth.
Nitrogen Mr Poole says PGRs are primarily used to limit the risk of
lodging, rather than adjusting leaf growth and area.
Cereals use nitrogen most intensely during stem elongation.
“During early stem elongation, PGRs reduce crop height
From growth stage 30 (GS30) through to ear emergence by inhibiting the effects of the plant growth hormone
(GS59), the plant builds the canopy structure it needs to gibberellin.
intercept sunlight for producing the carbohydrate sugars
that will fill the grain. ■ Continued page 19Community Spirit, Thursday June 17, 2021 - Page 19
PADDOCK PRACTICES:
Managing canopy growth in higher
rainfall zones to maximise yield
■ From page 18 are largely unknown at the time intervention is required.
“So using PGRs to control lodging is most effective in the “Even with modern crop sensors, growers will find it hard to
early phase of stem elongation, before the nodes start to quantify scientific canopy metrics like green area index or
elongate (GS30-32). green area duration for a crop,” he says.
“Applying a PGR early may also promote root growth, which “However, a well-managed crop should be intercepting all
can help reduce the risk of root lodging.” the available sunlight as it begins stem elongation, without
an excess of shaded leaves.”
Later PGR applications have been observed to help prevent
head loss, a problem that led to reduced yields in FAR Mr Poole urges growers to manage their crop canopy
Australia’s Hyper Yielding Crops barley trials – a GRDC proactively rather than reactively, using pre-planting
investment – in 2020. decisions.
However, Mr Poole notes that PGRs have their limits. “Keep records of this year’s crop and work with your
agronomist to match soil fertility, plant available water and
“They will not be able to remediate severe canopy problems,
climate to variety selection, time of sowing, row spacing and
especially if the canopy density is the result of the wrong
seeding rates for next season,” he says.
variety being planted at the wrong seed rate and sowing
date,” he says. “It’s easy to lose control of your canopy through something
as simple as not accounting for variations in seed size from
“It is also possible to overregulate a crop.
year to year.”
“If PGRs are applied late and the plants experience heat
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number of benefits, starting with saving the time and cost of
applying a chemical PGR and additional fodder benefit,” he
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