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This project conducted a preliminary investigation to determine whether an objective remote sensing method could be a feasible alternative to hand sampling, and to guide further research.
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The aim of this experiment was to determine the Critical Growth Period (CGP) of field-grown canola so that sowing date and variety can be selected to ensure that the CGP (the period when the crop is most sensitive to environmental stresses) occurs when the growing environment is likely to be the most favourable (a balance between adequate moistu… read more
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Main aims of the project are: • Demonstrate different methods of lime incorporation. • Assess rate responses to lime through subsoil amelioration. • Economics of lime rate by tillage method
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To determine the soil depth that microbes responsible for nitrification (conversion of ammonium to nitrate) are located.
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The aim of this study was to determine the optimal animal production and economic stocking rate for lambs grazing dual purpose wheat crops over winter and to assess the effects of different stocking rates and grazing intensity on subsequent plant growth and final
grain yield.
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These trials evaluated the effects sowing time and sowing rate on grain yield of field pea, faba bean, lupin and chickpea at Yalla-Y-Poora.
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To establish a fungicide strategy to control spot form of net bllotch in Gairdner barley.
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To test modified one-way ploughs as a method of lime incorporation.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of two bolt-on attachments to a deep ripping tine at lime incorporation.
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To provide an overview and improve understanding of the range of tillage implements available to growers to incorporate lime, their respective costs and benefits and to assess novel options.
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To discuss a project involved in developing lentisl for profitability in Australia.
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To identify narbon bean varieties suited to the Mallee and Wimmera.
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To test a new AgrEvo product on fieldpeas and lentisl for Ascochyta control activity.
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To report on the development of a new grain legume for south eastern Australia: narbon bean (Vicia narbonesis).
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To determine the appropriate sampling and analysis strategy for identifiecaiton of manganese deficiency in barley.
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To identify the best rotation (or system) for the region, that will also prevent the degradation or loss of soil chemical, physical and biological characteristics.
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To dicusss developments in herbicide resistance and new products.
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To report on the results of recent herbicide resistance ryegrass surveys.
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To define critical parameters for identifying zinc deficiency and the fertiliser strategies to overcome.
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To establish the need for trace elements on soils of the Eyre Peninsula.
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The aim of this work is to understand the impact of stubble retention on in-canopy temperatures and associated risk of frost in cropping environments with high yields and high stubble loads.
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To evaluate nitrogen efficiencies of various nitrogenous fertilisers on wheat.
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To evaluate nitrogen efficiencies of various nitrogenous fertilisers on wheat.
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To assess the potential production benefits of various nhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers (EENFs) and liquid fertiliser strategies.
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To compare a range of starter fertiliser and topdress options for pasture production.
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To evaluate phosphorus efficiencies of various different phosphate fertilisers on wheat.
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To determine if zinc deficiency coujld be alleviated with foliar sprays.
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To develop a method to visualize diffusion of zinc from fertilizers.
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To test the ability of readily available camera technology to measure canopy cover.
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To identify the yield penalty associated with direct heading oilseeds as compared with windrowing, and whether Desikote Max and Reglone negate any losses.
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To compare the performance of disc and knife-point seeding at two different sowing times (early and late)
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To assess the differences between disc and tyne seeding systems in commercial practice.
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To assess the differences between disc and tyne seeding systems in commercial practice.
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To assess the differences between disc and tyne seeding systems in commercial practice.
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To demonstrate the disease resistance of new Sonali, Rupali and Genesis836 and potential releases Genesis90 and Genesis508, chickpea varieties.
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To investigate the effectiveness of fungicides regimes for controlling net blotch and powdery mildew of barley.
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To compare two new field pea varieties (Parafield and Kaspa) to Dundale.
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To understand growth patterns of yellow leaf spot (YLS) (Pyrenophora tritici-repentis) on wheat and net form net blotch (NFNB) (Pyrenophora teres f teres) on barley in relation to a changing farming environment.
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To discuss disease issues with pulse-on-pulse cropping.
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To provide a disease management 2005 summary.
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To determine optimum foliar fungicide management for hyper-yielding canola.
Individual objectives specific to the trial are:
1. Determine the value of contrasting major gene blackleg resistance groups in HYC environments:
a. BC (45Y28 RR and 45Y93 CL) – largely ineffective major gene resistance (good minor gene resist… read more
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To determine optimum foliar fungicide management for hyper-yielding canola.
Individual objectives specific to the trial are:
Determine the value of contrasting major gene blackleg resistance groups in HYC
environments:
a. BC (45Y28 RR and 45Y93 CL) – largely ineffective major gene resistance (good minor
… read more
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To determine optimum foliar fungicide management for hyper-yielding canola.
Individual objectives specific to the trial are:
Determine the value of contrasting major gene blackleg resistance groups in HYC environments:
a. BC (45Y93 CL) – largely ineffective major gene resistance (good minor gene resistance).
… read more
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To evaluate the performance of fungicides against chocolate spot in faba beans
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To evaluate and determine the profitability of different strategies of disease management.
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To examine the integration of the principles of disease management and canopy management in cereal crops.
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To evaluate and determine the profitability of different strategies of disease management.
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To report on the 2016 season assessment of the capability of this test to:
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To compare current released varieties at two locations on Eyre Peninsula.
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To compare current varieties to ones which are not commonly grown in the district, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local Agricultural Bureaux to compare current varieties to ones which are not commonly grown in their respective districts, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local Agricultural Bureaux to compare current varieties to ones which are not commonly grown in their respective districts, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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The wheat and barley variety demonstrations were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureaus to compare current varieties to potential new varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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These variety trials were identified as priorities by local agricultural bureau groups to evaluate commonly grown varieties, compare them to newly released varieties and provide further information on varietal performance in soil types and rainfall regions where wheat and barley National Variety Trials (NVT) are not conducted.
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To compare current varieties to varieties which are not commonly grown in the district, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.
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To compare current varieties to varieties which are not commonly grown in the district, and to compare varieties in soil types and rainfall regions where National Wheat Variety trials are not conducted.
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To evaluate Diuron as a broadleaf weed killer pre sowing of lupins and to evaluate some mixing partners to improve the control of grass weeds.
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To sample fauna distribution, abundance and habitat use at the different water access points.
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To present reults of the DNRE Balliang barley vareity trial.
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To report on the DNRE long season barley variety trials.
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To report on the DNRE long season barley variety trials.
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To report on DNRE lupin variety trial.
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To report on DNRE mid canola variety trials.
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To report on DNRE mid season canola trials.
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To report on the DNREoat variety trials.
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To report on DNRE pea variety trial.
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To report on the DNRE triticale variety trials.
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To report on the DNRE mid season tritical trials.
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To report on DNRE TT canola variety trials.
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To report on the canola variety trials.
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To report on DNRE wheat variety trials.
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To identify high yielding varieties that meet specific grain quality requirements and are suitable for the region's long cool season conditions. Information from the experiments is used to select material for commercial release.
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A high input trial was created in 2012, with the aim of demonstrating that a crop will continue to respond to nitrogen if the season is suitable, leading to higher yields.
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To quanitfy the role of livestock in the financial performance of Wimmera and Malle farming systems.
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To compare performance and economics of correcting micronutrient deficiencies with fluid and granular fertilisers.
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To determine whether rotational benefits of break crops improve the profitabiliyt of first wheat after break crops.
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To discuss the costs of fertilisers.
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To observe whether additions of a zinc based liquid fertiliser to a herbicide reduces the crop effect often seen when using broadleaf and grass herbicides in cereals.