Managing blueberry rust in a cooler climate

This article is about Managing blueberry rust in a cooler climate. Blueberry rust is a plant disease caused by the fungus Thekopsora minima and is currently confined to a small number of properties in Victoria and Tasmania but is endemic in NSW and QLD. Preventing blueberry rust infection in the Southern States is key to limiting the spread of this disease. The critical steps in preventing blueberry rust infection include good farm biosecurity and applying crop management practices that reduce the risk of infection.