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The focus of this project is to better determine the NRM impacts of immerging precision agricultural systems in WA, with particular reference to surface water management and sol health issues. The project will be implemented by one of the leading farming systems groups in Australia in the field of precision agriculture.
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To compare the effects of using variable rates of nitrogen and phophorus on wheat yield.
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To compare the effects of variable phophorus and sowing rates on the wheat yields. To assess if remote sensing, using Crop Circle normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) could be used to better assess in-crop nitorgen requirements.
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To assess the effect of using variable nitrogen rates on crop yields. To determine if nitrogen-rich strips can be used to better determine the need for in-crop nitrogen.
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To fine-tune the fertiliser requirement of yielding zones in different paddocks.
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The mapping of soil pH and nutrients across a paddock enables landholders to accurately determine application rates of lime and fertiliser. This can reduce the need for blanket applications, which are both time-consuming and expensive.
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To assess the usefulness of using historical yield data to predict future yields and adjust fertiliser rates according to production zones.
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To discuss prediction of growing season and crop yields in southern Australia.
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To promote the adoption of Hard wheat varieties that are preferred by Australia’s premium export markets.
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To assess broad bean root nodulation success.
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Evaluate the efficacy of chaff lining as a weed seed management tool within the Northen Agri Group in the Geraldton port zone
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To show grain producers how differnet post seeding soil levelling treatments and tillage implement design/specification affect seed placement at sowing time.
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This project looked at the long-term effect of P rates on crop production in the APZ.
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To identify whether spraying for leaf rust in wheat will give an economic yield benefit.
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To evaluate herbicide options for difficult to control weeds in chickpeas.
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To screen herbicide options for crop safety and problem weed control in Chickpeas.
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To evaluate herbicide options for difficult to control weeds in chickpeas.
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To evaluate herbicide options for difficult to control weeds in chickpeas.
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To compare the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicide mixtures for 'hard to control' broadleaf weeds in chickpeas.
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To compare the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicide mixtures for 'hard to control' broadleaf weeds in chickpeas.
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To compare the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicide mixtures for 'hard to control' broadleaf weeds in chickpeas.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas. Specifically Spiny Emex.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas. Specifically Mexican Poppy.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas. Specifically Slender Celery (Cyclospermum leptophyllum) and Common Sowthistle.
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To investigate the effects of seeding rates (plant density) on grain yield and quality in four barley varieties at three locations (Berriwillock, Birchip and Rupanyup).
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To investigate the effects of seeding rates (plant density) on grain yield and quality for four wheat varieties at three locations (Berriwillock, Birchip and Rupanyup).
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To determine whether phosphorous (P) recovery could be improved with the use of 'product enhancers', or by 'biologically enhanced fertiliser approach'.
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Two separate trials were implemented in 2014 with one trial aim to compare the productivity of pulse crops with the intention of grain yield and the other trial to compare the productivity of pulse crops with the intention of using as a brown manure
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To examine the influence of fungicide timing and rate for the prevention of disease and green leaf retention in grain maize
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To examine the influence of fungicide timing and rate for the prevention of disease and green leaf retention in grain maize.
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To examine the influence of fungicide timing and rate for the prevention of disease and green leaf retention in grain maize
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The aim of this project is for the Corrigin Farm Improvement Group (CFIG) to compare the profitability of a range of crop rotations, including chemical fallowing, on a medium textured, loamy soil type east of Corrigin. Gross returns are assessed both on an annual basis and on an accumulative multi-year basis.
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The aim of this field experiment is to compare the viability of different break crop options for the management of RLN (P. neglectus) and Rhizoctonia. This involved monitoring the RLN population in response to different break crops in the break crop year (2018), as well as under susceptible cereal crops in following years (wheat 2019 and oats 20… read more
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To answer the question, 'Can a break crop be as profitable as wheat?'.
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To investigate the most effective and profitable break crops in rotation with cereals (wheat) for growers with RLN and R. solani in the same paddock, a two-year (2018 & 2019) break-crop rotation trial was implemented in Dumbleyung and Grass Valley.
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To develop an improved understanding and implementation of management practices for Brassica, pulse crops, pastures and other options to reduce the risk of crop failure and improve whole farm profitability in low rainfall south-east Australia.
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To determine the comparative performance of alternative crops and pastures as pest and disease breaks in an intensive cereal phase. In low rainfall regions of south-eastern Australia broad-leaf crops make up only a very small proportion of the total area of sown crops.
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To determine the comparative performance of alternative crops and pastures as pest and disease breaks in an intensive cereal phase.
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To compare various crops and crop mixtures as alternatives to fallow in the first year of a 2 year cropping rotation.
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To test and develop farming systems where retained stubble is managed in the HRZ without a reduction in profitability for the grower
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To demonstrate Scope barley and the performance of Clearfield herbicides on brome grass in a non-wetting scenario, and to investigate the benefit of soil wetter and pre-emergence herbicides in improving this performance.
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To compare Prosaro 420 SC to a local standard treatment and untreated treatment.
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To demonstrate the crop safety and efficacy of Prosaro 420SC applied by grower machinery for the control of Blackleg in Canola.
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To develop predictive formulas that can be used by growers to estimate in-season soil moisture at different depths and crop nutrient content from proximal sensing (PS) data.
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This research was done to develop predictive formulas that can be used by growers to estimate in-season soil nutrients from soil samples taken at different depths and crop nutrient content from proximal sensing (PS) data.
The upper Eyre Peninsula (UEP) is a challenging environment for growers, due to the irregular rainfall patterns whi… read more
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To allow an improved understanding of the effects on yield and germination of different methods of dessication of beans.
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To investigate the impact of sowing date on the performance of a range of pulse crops.
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To identify the key agronomic management requirements for increased productivity and profitability of pulses (field peas, chickpeas and lentils) under variable seasonal conditions on soils other than grey clays.
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To establish some potential performance of pulse crops in the region and if any crops, varieties and treatments are worthy of further trialling and replicated yield data.
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To evaluate the relative response of pulse crops to deep ripping sand Mallee soils
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To investigate pulse crops for Central Western NSW.
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To determine the susceptibility of new chickpea varieties and fungicide treatment against Ascochyta Blight. However, due to herbicide damage the chickpeas weren’t harvested, therefore only Lentils and Fenugreek are discussed in this trial.
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To demonstrate the value of pulses.
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To quantify the effect of various crop-top timings on the yield of commercial cultivars.
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Identify optimum seeding rate and variety selection depening on target crop end use
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Identify optimum seeding rate and variety selection depening on target crop end use
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Identify optimum seeding rate and variety selection depening on target crop end use
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To verify that recommendations for maximum production in other pulse growing regions of SA are applicable under low rainfall conditions.
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To verify that recommendations for maximum production in other pulse growing regions of SA are applicable under low rainfall conditions.
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To answer relevant questions aimed at improving break crop performance in integrated faming systems in the HRZ.
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To evaluate pulses in the high rainfall zone of the south east
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To answer relevant questions to improve break crop performance in integrated faming systems in the MRZ.
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To evaluate pulses in the Medium Rainfall Zone of the South East
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This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.
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This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties; different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.
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To release high yielding and disease resistant field pea, chickpea, lentil and faba bean varieties which meet required quality standards through selection of varieties specifically suited to the soils and climate of the southern mallee region.
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To find a reliable high yielding and profitable pulse crop for the "high rainfall, cool climate" zone of southern Victoria and one which suits raised beds.
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To build on previous crop sequencing projects, using farmer equipment and paddock lengthtrial strips to help assess both the profitability and practicality of various pulse options: to help farmers see these crops growing for themselves, discuss the various issues involved and then better decide what may best suit their farming systems
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To investigate the effect of row spacing and standing stubble on the grain yield and harvestability of pulse crops.
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This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.
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To report on the investigated the interaction between sowing date and sowing rate on the growth and yield of new lentil, field pea and chickpea cultivars. Information from these trials will form part of an agronomic package that will accompany the release of new cultivars.
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To explore pulse species and variety comparison.
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Pulse species and variety comparison
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Pulse species and variety comparison
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To detemine how well alternative pulse crops grow in the district and to calculate the associated gross margins to determine their profitability.
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To comment on pulse varieties.
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To evaluate new and existing pulse (field peas, chickpeas & lentils) varieties and their suitability to the southern Mallee.
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To show the wide range of varieties and crop types, how they look and perform under local conditions.
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To evaluate the most profitable pulse varieties and their associated resistance to diseases faced in the higher rainfall zone of southern Australia.
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Two current varieties of field peas and two current varieties of beans were trialled at the Inverleigh site.
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To provide growers with information about break crop options available to them.
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To report on pulse variety trials.
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To provide growers with information about break crop options available to them.
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To assess the best pulse crop varieties for the South East.
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To explore pulse varieties in the south-east.
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To assess the yield of a range of pulse varieties at several sites.
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To report on the use of pulses now and in the future.
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To test the vernalisation theory and answer questions around grazing management.