This prediction is based on DPIRD’s Blackspot Manager model using weather data from 1 January 2020 to 18 May 2020 from the nearest weather station.
Sowing time can depend on a range of factors and it is recommended to consult an agronomist to determine the optimal sowing window for your situation.
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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 |
Cootamundra
Rainfall to date: 291.4 mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 69
| Forecast for crops sown on | 18 May | 25 May | 1 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 20th May | Marginally too early to sow - 20th May to 26th May | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Forbes
Rainfall to date: 389.8 mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 62
| Forecast for crops sown on | 18 May | 25 May | 1 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally too early to sow - 13th May to 19th May | OK to sow | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Griffith
Rainfall to date: 255.2 mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 56
| Forecast for crops sown on | 18 May | 25 May | 1 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | OK to sow | OK to sow | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Temora
Rainfall to date: 300.7 mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 65
| Forecast for crops sown on | 18 May | 25 May | 1 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Marginally too early to sow - 13th May to 19th May | OK to sow | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
Wagga Ag Institute
Rainfall to date: 230.8 mm. Days with significant stubble moisture: 59
| Forecast for crops sown on | 18 May | 25 May | 1 June |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackspot severity | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sowing guide (based on agronomic suitability) | Too early to sow before the 20th May | Marginally too early to sow - 20th May to 26th May | OK to sow |
| Blackspot risk | Low | Low | Low |
More information
For more information contact Dr Kurt Lindbeck at NSW DPI on ph +61 (0)2 6938 1608.
