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To provide growers with information about break crop options available to them.
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To test the vernalisation theory and answer questions around grazing management.
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To evaluate the effect of the application of zinc and different stubble management on the incidence of yellow leaf spot in a wheat crop sown into stubble.
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To demonstrate a strategy to reduce the risk of frost and heat shock damage.
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Sheep are an integral part of low-medium rainfall mixed farming systems across southern Australia and they account for 23% of Australia’s total livestock emissions. Apart from the contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, the energy lost as methane represents a significant inefficiency in sheep production systems. Therefore, main… read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
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Crown rot (CR), which is caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum
(Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region.
Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can significantly affect their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
read more
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Crown rot (CR), which is caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum
(Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region.
Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can significantly affect their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp),
remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal
varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant impact on their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp),
remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal
varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant impact on their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
… read more
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Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant effect on their relative yield when the disease is present.
This exper… read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to the production of winter cereals in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot which can have a significant impact on their relative yield in the presence of this disease. This experiment was … read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
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Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant impact on their relative yield in the presence of this disease. This experiment was one of… read more
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To provide information about the reliability of pulse crops in central NSW.
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A range of organic amendments have been tested to assess their effectiveness on ameliorating soil acidity in the field. The crop yield was monitored over three years from 2018 to 2020.
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To determine if placement of nutrients into the subsoil provides any residual benefit to crops in the second year after application.
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To examine the impact of crown rot on yield and grain quality in 22 barley, six durum and 34 bread wheat entries across two sowing times at Tamworth in northern NSW in 2014.
Crown rot, caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), is a major constraint to winter cereal (wheat, barley and durum) production in th… read more
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To record the reponses of wheat (Triticum aestivum) to copper in the Wimmera region of Victoria to determine if commercial wheat crops would respond to copper.
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This trial was designed to test whether wheat growing on soil with low K levels will benefit from K application enabling it to make full use of applied N during the crop growth cycle. High yield potential crops in the area have shown decreased rigidity in foliage and tillers, with low Cu status suspected. Uptake of Cu can be influenced by rapid … read more
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To determine whether responses ‘to liquid P, found in wheat are the same as those found in barley, canola, oats and lentils.
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This research is questioning if placing immobile nutrients deeper into the soil can increase grain yield.
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To provide early feed for stock in autumn, a time of year when pastures haven’t established properly, and get ewes and lambs out of the confinement feedlot and onto good quality feed as soon as possible.
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To establish nutritional requirements of oat on Eyre Peninsula.
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To present the results of cropping trial work in 1994 - spray trials in wheat.
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To determine the variation in the build-up of Rhizoctonia solani AG8 inoculum between cereal crops wheat, barley, triticale and cereal rye and varieties in a cropping system.
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To demonstrate that, in the right season, ripping affects nitrogen uptake efficiency and availability to crops.
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To demonstrate the production risks associated with sowing different length maturity wheat varieties at different times.
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To report on the role and management of high density legume break crops in dryland dropping rotations.
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To discuss root disease potential for the coming year.
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Controlling barley grass in upper EP farming systems is becoming a major issue for growers, due to the development of herbicide resistance and delayed weed emergence. Management options other than herbicides need to be considered to address the issue for long-term sustainability. One of the best bets for cultural control of barley grass in-crop … read more
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To investigate row spacing and sowing rates on crop yield and quality.
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To conduct an on-farm barley demonstration.
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To conduct an on-farm barley demonstration.
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Russian Wheat Aphid (RWA) was first reported in 2016 in South Australia (SA), and has since been detected widely throughout Victoria, and in New South Wales (NSW) as far north as Coonamble and as far east as Tamworth. It has not been detected in Queensland or Western Australia.
As part of the GRDC investment “Russian Wheat Aphid Ri… read more
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To test the accuracy of ryegrass mapping using satellite imagery.
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The aim of this project (SAGIT S914) was to:
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To determine the effect that nitrogen applied to a barley crop that ‘hayed off’ has on wheat sown in the subsequent season.
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CWFS are conducting trials at its regional sites that - investigate the impact of different stubble treatments imposed towards the end of the fallow have on nitrogen response (applied as urea) in wheat yield and quality - evaluate the widely used advisor/farmer benchmark of 20 kg actual N required per tonne of expected yield.
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CWFS are conducting trials at its regional sites that - investigate the impact of different stubble treatments imposed towards the end of the fallow have on nitrogen response (applied as urea) in wheat yield and quality - evaluate the widely used advisor/farmer benchmark of 20 kg actual N required per tonne of expected yield.
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Trial aimed to investigate the impact that different stubble treatments imposed towards the end of the fallow have on the establishment and yield of canola.
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The project aims to assess the benefits of using alternative grass forage species and newer Clearfield technologies to provide
high quality fodder that will finish lambs in a grass-seed free environment.
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To investigate selection of canola lines for low rainfall environments in south eastern Australia
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To present a review of trace element nutrition and the growth of crops and pastures in acid soils.
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To look at Serenade Prime as product to increase marketable potatoes and uniformity in tuber size through two applications during the growing season.
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To test whether sheep grazing in no-till systems damages soil and reduces crop yields.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To determine the impact of sheep grazing on stubbles during the summer fallow period on soil properties, crop resources and growth under no-till, controlled traffic cropping with strict weed control.
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To reflect on sheep, crops and a month in spring.
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To determine whether adjustments need to be made to a range of decision support systems (DSSs) to quantitatively account for the effect of gravel on inputs such as fertilisers, lime, pesticides and herbicides.
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To identify alternative grazing systems that are both sustainable and profitable in low-medium rainfall zones where cropping is no longer viable due to high risks and changing climatic conditions.
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For a sub-tropical grass established in the Mallee environment, to assess the pattern and reliability of growth and its potential as a fodder source using simulation models.
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To provide information about soil biology in farming systems.
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To discuss soil conservation and land use.
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To evaluate the performance of perennial grass and crops (Barley in 2013) when pasture cropped over different perennial species established on deep pale sands.
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This experiment was designed to increase the understanding of:
• canola yield potential in the high yielding irrigated zone of southern NSW
• the effect of climatic stress at different canola growth stages.
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To outline how farmers can maximise wheat yield on long fallow by sowing early with slow developing cultivars.
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To compare the early grazing and yield potential of winter wheat varieties sown very early in response to summer rain.
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Trials in the Mallee have highlighted the benefits of strong early crop establishment and nutrition, particularly on sands. Non-wetting (or water repellent) sands have presented additional challenges. Global Positional System (GPS) guided seeding is increasingly common and presents the opportunity for strategic placement of seed in relation to l… read more
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Trials in the Mallee have highlighted the benefits of strong early crop establishment and nutrition, particularly on sands. Non-wetting (or water repellent) sands have presented additional challenges. Global Positional System (GPS) guided seeding is increasingly common and presents the opportunity for strategic placement of seed in relation to l… read more
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To investigate the effect of the sowing treatment on weed populations and crop performance on two contrasting soil types (a dune sand and a heavier clay loam swale).
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This project will provide information on within-paddock variation in soil pH and related soil properties, in different regions of the High Rainfall Zone (HRZ). To do this, we will map the horizontal and vertical variations in soil pH across 10 cropping paddocks in the Victorian HRZ. This will demonstrate to farmers how soil pH varies spatially… read more
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To compare several field pea, vetch, canola, triticale, oat, barley and wheat varieties for dry matter production and feed value. A further trial was included to determine the optimal densities of field pea/oat mixtures.
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To identify whether there is an advantage in using deep ripping or shallow cultivation compared to direct drill to improve the ability of crops to utilize soil water at depth.
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To identify whether deep ripping and other soil treatments will result in an increase in spring water use by crops and therefore increased yields and improved grain quality.
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To identify whether there is an advantage in using deep ripping or shallow cultivation compared to direct drill to improve the ability of crops to utilize soil water at depth.
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To determine how long statice persists in the seedbank and to investigate the effect of crop and fallow rotations on statice control.
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To compare the economic and agronomic response between the paddock rotations of wheat on wheat, wheat on late pasture topping and wheat on chemical fallow. This investigation aims to identify winter fallowing as a low-risk rotational strategy for low rainfall cropping systems in the North and Eastern Wheatbelt region of Western Australia.
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To investigate how differing summer farming practices influence stored water and how plant available water may influence grain yield potential and grain quality attributes in the low rainfall area in central NSW.
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To determin the effect of grazing and burning stubbles on grain yield and quality in no-till and zero-till controlled traffic farming systems in SNSW.
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To develope regional guidelines and recommendations that assist growers and advisors to consistently retain stubbles profitably.
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To explore the issues that impact on the profitability of retaining stubbles across a range of environments in southern Australia with the aim of developing regional guidelines and recommendations that assist growers and advisors to consistently retain stubbles profitably.
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To investigate the impact of stubble on frost severity and duration.
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To quantify the impact of stubble on the severity and duration of frost through canopy temperature and grain yield.
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To investigate the effects of sowing various crops into different stubble management techniques: burnt, burnt and worked, mulched, slashed and standing.
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To report on subsoil manuring: an innovative approach to addressing subsoil problems targeting higher water use efficiency in southern Australia.
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To look at the technology, the resulting productivity increases and the economics of the practice of subsoil manuring.
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To determine if applying fertiliser to the subsoil gives any residual benefits to crops in subsequent years.
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Investigation into the best economic solutions to pasture establishment, persistence and management to ensure long term productive grazing systems.
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To investigate the role of sulphur and nitrogen in canola nutrition at Sea Lake.
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Farming systems projects funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) are assessing ways to improve the use of our total rainfall, with the aim of achieving 80% of the water and nitrogen-limited yield potential in our cropping systems.
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100% of Albany and Esperance port zone growers who frequently experience waterlogging will know if ripping and/or summer/cover crops are viable tools to improve crop establishment, crop rooting depth, and yield in a waterlogging year on their property.
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This GRDC investment aims to look at the impact of summer cropping on waterlogged winter soils and the resultant impact on crop growth and yield in the next winter growing season. Stirlings to Coast Farmers member Steve Lynch has been growing summer crops for the sole purpose of drying his soil profile in the summer to reduce the risk of waterlo… read more
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To provide farmers in the Facey Group grower region with new options for sustainable grazing and summer pasture species. Growers have identified the need for drought tolerant summer grazing options rather than traditional options more suited to higher rainfall zones. This trial aims to compare tedera to the more commonly used annual pasture spec… read more
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To compare two methods for the establishment of pasture legumes (i) summer sowing where dormant hard-seed is drill sown into the paddock after the crop is harvested; and (ii) traditional sowing where scarified seed is drill sown after the break of the season and knockdown weed control.
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To compare two methods for the establishment of pasture legumes (i) summer sowing where dormant hard-seed is drill sown into the paddock after the crop is harvested; and (ii) traditional sowing where scarified seed is drill sown after the break of the season and knockdown weed control.
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The aim of this trial was to determine the best options for controlling summer weeds using residual and knockdown herbicides with different adjuvants.