No cure, no compromise: Tackling Goss’s wilt

About this episode

This episode discusses Goss’s wilt and prevention strategies for South African grain producers.

In this episode, plant pathologist Neo Hlongwane unpacks the growing concern around Goss’s wilt and what it means for South African grain producers. With no official cure or remedy available globally, farmers are being urged to focus on prevention and integrated disease management strategies. We discuss the importance of strict sanitation, disinfecting equipment and tools, managing infected crop residues, controlling weeds that may host the disease, and rotating with non-host crops such as soybeans, sunflowers, and lucerne. Tune in as we explore practical steps farmers can take to reduce the spread and protect crop health this season.

People in this episode

Guest: Neo Hlongwane

Topics covered

• plant pathology
• disease management
• crop health
• agriculture
• grain production

Keywords

• Goss’s wilt
• disease management
• crop rotation
• sanitation
• agriculture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South African grain producers

Products: Goss’s wilt, soybeans, sunflowers, lucerne

Places: South Africa

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