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The trial aims to explore rotational options for the South-East region with the aim of improving yield and water use efficiency of these and the subsequent crops.
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To test new fertilisers at Marnoo.
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There appears to be renewed interest from growers and the agricultural community in legume break crops to complement canola and cereals in the rotation. For example in the Esperance region a number of farmers bulked up lentil seed in 2016 in anticipation of sowing larger areas in 2017. This paper summarises some of the experiments conducted in 2… read more
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This was the first year of an intended long term trial investigating the effect of K nutrition on sandplain. Potassium was applied at rates between zero and 100 kg/ha IBS and banded in the forms of MOP and compound NPK product (Vigour).
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The aim of this investigation was to use the cropping systems simulator APSIM to assess the impact of high levels of sodicity chlorine, electrical conductivity and boron on the growth and yield of a wheat crop (cv. Yitpi) grown in the BCG Systems Trial.
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To produce an Endnote-generated txt file database of research on trace elements in cropping systems of south eastern Australia.
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To quantify the main factors limiting grain yield in a water-repellent sandy gravel soil.
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To provide information for the growing farmer interest in subsoil manuring during the year with data and information on demonstration trials on subsoil manuring on heavy clay and duplex soils where the plant available water capacity at depth is restricted by low porosity, water extraction and root growth.
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The objective of the project was to work with landholders in the region to increase their capacity and knowledge to productively and sustainably manage their soil by developing a snapshot of the extent of acidity on their properties.
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To present results from the large plot focus farm trials of the Maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble in the Riverine Plains region project, which where to
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To recommend options to improve;
• soil nutrients and groundcover, and
• reduce disease levels and chemical use.
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To investigate options for pasture and fodder break crops for southern Victoria with an emphasis on weed control.
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To investigate options for pasture and fodder break crops for southern Victoria with an emphasis on weed control.
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• To define the expression of Adult Plant Resistance (APR) in a range of wheat cultivars in relation to environmental conditions and growth stage.
• To develop improved strategies for intervention with fungicides in the control of stripe rust and yellow leaf spot in susceptible and resistant wheat, and the communication of the strateg… read more
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To explore adult plant resistance and strategic fungicide use for integrated management of cereal rust
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To trial and demonstrate two possible agronomic adaptations to a changing climate:
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To benchmark yield potential across a range of growing environments in the NGR of NSW, over two consecutive seasons, and to quantify the impact of genotype, management and environment on yield.
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The aim of this research was to benchmark yield potential across a range of growing environments in the NGR over two consecutive seasons, and to quantify the effect genotype (G), management (M) and environment (E) had on yield.
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The aim of this trial was to investiage the best management practices for the production of Biscuit wheats.
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To determine the agronomic response of sorghum to N management, to help develop more robust soil test/crop response guidelines.
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Determine the value of nitrogenand fungicide on the profitability of new wheat varieties with different disease resistances in wheat on wheat system.
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To determine the value of nitrogen and fungicide on the profitability of new wheat varieties with different disease resistances in wheat on wheat system.
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To evaluate yields and quality of new and existing wheat and barley varieties and their response to N.
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The aim of this trial was to investigate alternative chemicals for the control of ryegrass in wheat; and in broadleaf crops, canola, lentil and field pea.
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To report on a sowing depth study comparing growth and yield of long coleoptile-selected wheats with commercial tall and semi dwarf varieties.
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Trials were conducted by the BCG to evaluate a range of these alternative oilseed options.
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The fact sheet aims to explain why phosphorus fertilisers are important, how they enter and are stored in the soil, and how farmers can get the most efficient use out of phosphorus fertiliser applications.
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To assess amelioration options for water repellent sandplain soils.
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To assess amelioration options for water repellent sandplain soils.
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To identify if Amsul, NPKS 21:0:0:24 is a cost effective alternative to urea and gypsum as source of nitrogen and sulphate sulphur.
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To evaluate the rate of breakdown and nutrient release of a resin coated urea relative to traditional Nitrogen Sources (Urea and Maxam).
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To report on trials showing the value of nitrogen.
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This work estimates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from grain production systems for different regions of NSW. Data used for analysis was based on DPI gross margins and validated at grower forums in Wagga Wagga and Harden in the southern region.
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To assess the impact of variable rate application of MAP fertilizer.
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To report on testing, monitoring and calculations that are designed to make decisions which minimise
risk and maximise returns.
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To determine the effect that urea and GranAm (SOA), deep banded at different rates, has on canola establishment.
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To identify the most profitable rate of nitrogen (N) fertiliser presents a challenge to dryland farmers.
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To see whether green manure a viable management option (in terms of maintenance of ground cover and other agronomic benefits) as we know that terminating cover crops will result in 100% seed set control providing that the crop is effectively killed at an appropriate time.
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This trial seeks to test the Yield Prophet tool to determine its relevance and usefulness to growers of the West Midlands region in determining most efficient and effective nitrogen strategy.
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The aims of these experiments were to determine:
• the potential effect of natural enemies on insect pests
• any long-term effects from insecticide seed treatments on natural enemies
• any differences in natural enemies and pest distribution.
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To assess the impact of nitrogen timing on canopy development and resultant grain yield and quality, where starting soil nitrogen levels are high.
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The aim of the trial is to identify the best nitrogen timing and rate in order to maximize profits for the widely grown cultivar Kellalac, in the local higher rainfall conditions of southern Victoria.
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The overall objective is to determine the influence of strobilurin fungicide application on the nitrogen requirement for malting barley.
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The demonstration undertaken at four on-farm sites seeks to test the Yield Prophet tool to determine its relevance and usefulness to growers of the West Midlands region in determining the most efficient and effective nitrogen strategy.
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In this project we aim to compare the water use efficiency (WUE) and profitability of high versus low input cropping systems
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To assess the impact of deep ripping on crop yield in a gravelly loam soil type near Muradup, WA.
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To test the Yield Prophet tool to determine its relevance and usefulness to growers of the West Midlands region in determining the most efficient and effective nitrogen strategy.
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To discuss the profitability of farming enterprises.
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To examine mineral fertiliser/microbe programs and the value of adding various forms of extra or top up N.
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To determine the amount and availability of N from wheat stubble under varying stubble management practices over three cropping seasons.
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To report on bacterial blight in field pea.
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To investigate the effect of various combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus fertiliser on grain yield.
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To examine the nitrogen responses of new malt and food barley varieties and determine appropriate N management strategies for maximum yield and quality.
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To examine the appropriate management combinations of sowing date, nitrogen rate and timing required to maximise yield and quality in new malt varieties and food variety Hindmarsh.
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To assess the yield of a range of agronomic treatments on barley varieties
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To assess the yield of a number of agronomic treatments on barley varieties.
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To improve grower productivity and industry sustainability through new management techniques and cultivars.
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To understand the potential impact of these factors and whether this tendency can be controlled with the use of plant growth regulators (PGRs).
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To look at canopy management in malting barley.
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To examine how three different plant populations and different nitrogen-timing strategies influence the structure and yield of the barley crop canopy.
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To determine the most effecient herbicide options for controlling barley grass and brome grass in wheat and barley.
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The GRDC Stubble project aims to improve farm profitability while retaining stubble in farming systems on upper Eyre Peninsula (EP). Weed control in stubble retained systems is an issue with reduced herbicide efficacy due to higher stubble loads especially for pre-emergence herbicides. Current farming practices have also changed weed behaviour w… read more
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The GRDC ‘Maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble - upper Eyre Peninsula’ project aims to improve farm profitability while retaining stubble in farming systems on upper Eyre Peninsula (EP). Weed control in stubble retained systems can be compromised where herbicide efficacy is limited due to higher stubble loads, especia… read more
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To assess the effect of a nuber of different growth regulators over a rang of dates and timings on crop height and lodging in barley. To evaluate the effect of growth regulators on grain yield and protien.
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To investigate the irrigation water requirements of a barley crop and the impact that plant density, nitrogen (N), irrigation
intensity and waterlogging have on grain yield and quality, water use and water productivity.
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To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of barley grown after wheat.
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To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of barley grown after wheat.
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To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of barley grown after wheat.
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To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of barley grown after wheat.
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To calculate the incremental benefit of irrigation to barley to maximise water use efficiency and determine the growth stage to cease irrigation.
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To assess the response of six barley varieties treated with five different N rates at sowing.
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To evaluate different barley varieties for yield and grain quality under both a nil foliar fungicide regime and a 3 spray fungicide regime.
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To evaluate a range of commercially available varieties. These reflect the most widely grown varieties in the area and include others that may be considered in the future. They include a number of different grades, reflecting market options in Southern Victoria.
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To assess the benefit of early aphid management and BYDV control through the use of seed applied insecticides
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To evaluate the timing of insecticide treatments on deterring aphids from feeding on newly sown wheat and how this impacts on final wheat yield and to evaluate the use of an insecticide seed dressing to give early aphid control.
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The aim of this trial is to evaluate the timing of insecticide treatments and the use of insecticide seed dressings on deterring aphids from feeding on newly sown wheat.
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This app was developed for weather-based irrigation scheduling using a crop coefficient (Kc) estimated from satellite observations and reference crop evapotranspiration (ETo) estimated from scientific information for landowners (SILO) grids (Jeffery et al. 2001).
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To include the Minnipa flock within the program to help:
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To determine the best way to apply nutrients and increase nutrient uptake on non-wetting soils after amelioration in the Geraldton port zone.
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Demonstrate best practice phalaris establishment and management at the PPS/EverGraze site at Mooneys Gap which should provide information to producers to give them confidence to increase phalaris use.
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Compare varying rates of N on wheat after applying BEST TM21 against a control area of no post nitrogen application.