Harvest. It’s upon us again. But as you dust off the big machine, have you thought about how you will manage your stubble this season? In this episode CCDM’s farming systems economist Amir Abadi once again joins Megan Jones as they discuss how to best manage stubble in different parts of the country. First up they talk to Cassandra Schefe, research coordinator from the Riverine Plains Farming Group about their five-year research trial into retaining stubble and the effect on yield. They also talk to Garren Knell, WA consultant from ConsultAg based in Narrogin, who talks about research looking at barley on barley rotations in the mid rainfall zone, and how stubble management can help reduce disease load going into the following season. Garren also talks about the importance of integrated disease management, and Amir finishes off with a roundup of how growers can economically reduce their disease risk – simply by protecting that flag leaf.This podcast can be listened to on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spodify, Tune in, Pocketcasts and more, just search “Crop Disease Podcast”.The GRDC podcast on Garren’s work that Megan refers to can be found here: https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/spot-form-net-blotch-on-barley