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Closed ATM View - PROC-9176736

NGN - Management strategies for wheat powdery mildew in southern NSW - Validation and extension

Linda McDougall

Phone: 0472832502

Email Address: cpprocurements@grdc.com.au

Document(s) Contact Name:
Linda McDougall

Document(s) Contact Phone:
0472832502

Document(s) Contact Email:
cpprocurements@grdc.com.au

ATM ID:

PROC-9176736

Agency:

Grains Research and Development Corporation

Category:

70140000 - Crop production and management and protection

Close Date & Time:

15-Dec-2022 5:00 pm (ACT Local Time)
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Publish Date:

17-Nov-2022

Location:

NSW, QLD

ATM Type:

Request for Tender

Multi Agency Access:

Panel Arrangement:

Multi-stage:

Description:

Wheat powdery mildew (WPM) can cause up to 25% yield loss in Australia with commonly grown varieties possessing poor resistance, ranging from susceptible to very susceptible (SVS). In the Northern region WPM is particularly problematic in the western lower rainfall areas of NSW in years of higher than average rainfall and irrigated paddocks, though is found throughout the wheat growing regions of NSW.

In the Northern region, shifts in fungicide sensitivity and resistance to both Group 3 (DMI) and Group 11 (QoI) fungicides have been detected in WPM in paddocks across SE, SW, NE and NW NSW. Resistance to Group 3 (DMI) fungicides propiconazole and tebuconazole was detected in NSW and VIC, with frequencies ranging from 50 to 100% of in-field samples. Fungicide resistance to all Group 11 (QoI) fungicides in WPM was first detected in-field in NSW, SA, Tas and Vic Australia in 2019. Detection of fungicide resistance indicates potential inefficacy of these fungicide groups when applied in crop. The alternative fungicide Group 7 (SDHI) has limited registered products for WPM. Resistance management strategies are necessary to prevent loss or reduced efficacy of the fungicide options available to manage this disease.

Fungicide resistance management strategies were previously developed for WPM by Trengove Consulting in SA (SAGIT Project TC120) in 2020 and 2021. The key outcomes of this project highlighted the effectiveness of varietal resistance and the optimal variety by fungicide application strategies as measured by yield gain.

This investment builds upon the findings in the SAGIT Project TC120 as well as a similar investment for the Southern Region (TRE2204-001RTX) to expand the validation and extension of WPM management strategies to areas in the Northern region impacted by WPM.

Other Instructions:

Investment Outcome

By 2025 wheat growers in southern NSW will have improved understanding of powdery mildew in wheat and the knowledge to implement cost effective and sustainable management strategies to reduce yield loss and minimise further development of fungicide resistance.

Outputs

Output 1 - By January 2025, determine the variation in fungicide resistance in wheat powdery mildew populations throughout NSW.

Details:

Testing for fungicide resistance in two trial sites managed under a separate procurement for 2 years and determining presence of resistance mutations.
Determining the variability in resistance levels within and between regions where resistance has previously been found by conducting resistance testing for samples collected in coordination with contract DPI2207-002RTX (Disease surveillance and related diagnostics for the Australian grains industry (NSW)) across 15 paddocks in each of NW, NE, SW and SE NSW (60 total).

Output 2 - By May 2025, delivery of extension and communication activities targeted at growers and advisers to increase understanding of the fungicide resistance in wheat powdery mildew.

Details:

Conducting a minimum of 4 presentations at field trial sites as part of local grower group ‘field walk’ events (minimum 1 per year x 2 trial sites x 2 years).
Conducting a webinar or similar as agreed that raises awareness of WPM in the Northern Region and communicates best management practice for fungicide resistance as informed by the results of the project.
Conducting a minimum of 2 presentations at GRDC Research Updates or industry forums/workshops
Developing written and technical content for a Factsheet (or Case Study) in collaboration with AFREN that is targeted at growers and advisors and utilises the validated results from Output 1. This will include the details of key WPM management strategies for southern NSW, economic costs and benefits analysis tables (treatment costs/benefits) to inform grower decision making and will be formatted, published and promoted through AFREN and GRDC communication channels.

Minimum Form and Content

The Minimum Form and Content Requirements for this procurement include:

Applications must be submitted using the Grains Investment Portal.
Applications must be written in English and any measurements must be expressed in Australian legal units of measurement.
Budget details must be submitted on the ‘GRDC Budget Template’ provided in the Grains Investment Portal.

Evaluation Criteria

The table below list the evaluation criteria which will be used to evaluate each application.

Unweighted Criteria

Conditions for Participation:

The following are mandatory conditions with which a Tenderer must comply to participate in this procurement process:

The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not be named on the Consolidated List, being the list of persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under Australian sanction laws, as maintained by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The Tenderer and any subcontractor must not have a judicial decision against it (not including decisions under appeal) relating to employee entitlements and who have not paid the claim.
The Tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners.
The Tenderer and any proposed subcontractor must be compliant with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012, Modern Slavery Act 2018 and any other applicable labour laws and standards in the jurisdiction in which they operate.

Timeframe for Delivery:

It is anticipated that any resultant contract in relation to this procurement will commence with a proposed term of 2 years and 3 months.

Estimated Value (AUD):

From $190,000.00 to $210,000.00

Address for Lodgement:

Submit your Tender through the Grains Investment Portal