Chickpea disease found in Wimmera crops

Ascochyta blight is a fungal disease which devastated the chickpea production for nearly a decade from the late-1990s. 

Pulse Australia industry development manager Mary Raynes said the disease had been detected at Donald and Pimpinio. 

“All growers, advisors and consultant need to regularly inspect chickpea crops, right up to plant maturity,” she said.

“This is especially important 10 to 14 days after rain, when new infections will be clearly evident. If you suspect the disease, consider applying a registered fungicide as close to the next rain.”