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To identify differences in crop growth and yield of barley from the application of three different types of seed dressings (Premis, Vitaflow and Vincit).
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This project aims to establish 4 demonstration sites in the Esperance Port Zone that are used by growers to increase their knowledge and adoption of deep ripping and controlled traffic farming to alleviate non-wetting soils, compaction and waterlogging on different soil types in the port zone to improve crop production.
To do so the pr… read more
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To evaluate the grain yield and economic benefit of soil amelioration and controlled traffic practices on a broader range of soil types across the grain growing region of WA.
This trial aims to increase the knowldege and adpotion of deep ripping techniques and controlled traffic to allieviate non-wetting soils, compaction and waterlo… read more
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To identify whether BSN 10 seed treatment gives any yield advantage to wheat sown on the relatively highly fertile Gnarwarre site.
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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 demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To investigate the impact of row direction and row spacing on grass weed competition and ceral performance over three years.
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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 the impact of row direction and row spacing on grass weed competition and cereal performance over three years.
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This demonstrations was conducted for three significant reasons.
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To demonstrate the effects of lentil rolling at five different timings: with rolling post sowing/pre-emergence as the control.
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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 evaluate methods of Rutherglen bug management following canola harvest.
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To examine rygrass control in barley using pre-emergent herbicides.
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To assess the new herbicide Sakura on Annual Ryegrass control/suppression in wheat
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To measure if the period of residual ryegrass control can be extended using PSPE treatments.
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To test the accuracy of ryegrass mapping using satellite imagery.
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Ryegrass management is one of the key drivers of profitability in Lower Eyre Peninsula (LEP) cropping systems, and herbicides have recently been used as the main strategy for control. The intensification of cropping rotations and a decrease in livestock in farming systems has increased pressure on herbicides, resulting in the development of herb… read more
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To demonstrate the effectiveness of current and new chemistries for controlling ryegrass in wheat.
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To demonstrate Sakura’s commercial fit for efficacy on barley grass and yield compared to the grower’s standard treatment in wheat.
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(i) To compare the tolerance of lentils to Sakura with other herbicides; (ii) to evaluate the tolerance of lentils to Sakura combinations with other herbicides.
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To demonstrate the crop safety and efficacy of Sakura 850WG pre-emergent herbicide on barley grass (Hordeum leporinum) in wheat compared to commercially available herbicides.
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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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To determine the carryover benefit of seed dressings for soilborne diseases in the eastern wheatbelt.
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To assess the emergence and vigour of wheat sown with a zero-till system with:
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To compare seed treatments to see if there is a yield response difference from the different treatments compared to the control. Also to and look at early root growth of the different treatments.
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To compare two new Rhone-Poulenc seed dressing treatments against existing products with and without Trifluralin.
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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 determine seed or planting treatments impact on thrips in commercial scale trials.
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To report on seed quality, nitrogen, screenings and black point in wheat and barley.
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In a grain grower planted paddock with 3 different seed rates, differing rates of UAN are applied to observe the effect on grain yield and protein. Trial is conducted in both sand dune and loam swale in order to establish best management strategy
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To assess the impact of small and large seed size sown to target plant density and kg/ha with different P rates on barley yield and quality.
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The technical objective is to develop PGP traits that:
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To evaluate the efficacy of cereal seed treatments for Botryosphaeria spp management (white grain disorder).
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Evaluate the efficacy of cereal seed treatments for Botryosphaeria spp management (white grain disorder).
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To evaluate the efficacy of cereal seed treatments for Fusarium graminearum management (head blight).
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To evaluate the efficacy of cereal seed treatments for Fusarium graminearum management (head blight).
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To investigate the efficiencies of a number of new seed dressing options for the control and/or supression of Rhizoctonia in wheat.
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To investigate the efficiencies of a number of new seed dressing options for the control and/or supression of Rhizoctonia in wheat.
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To compare different seed treatments in wheat for protection against disease and cost effectiveness.
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To assess the impact of commercially available seed treatments on wheat yield and quality.
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To determine the most effective seed treatment in wheat and evaluate any benefits from using imidacloprid on wheat.
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To look at Zorro (barley) and Hombre (wheat) ersus standards and to look at plant numbers, aphid and disease control.
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To comment on seedbed utilisation calculating safe fertiliser rates,
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To drill 6kg/ha canola seed, plus 110 kg/ha MAP and 100 kg/ha urea.
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To investigate the potential non-chemical options for managing barley grass in a crop is increasing crop competition by reducing row spacing and increasing sowing rate.
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To investigate the potential non-chemical options for managing barley grass in a crop is increasing crop competition by reducing row spacing and increasing sowing rate.
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To investigate the potential of non-chemical options for managing barley grass in a crop is increasing crop competition by reducing row spacing and increasing sowing rate.
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To explore the field performance of foliar fungicides for control of STB.
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To examine aspects of disease control in wheat.
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To quantify the effect of paddock stubble management and weed burden during the summer fallow on crop available soil water, nutrients and yield.
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To report on the SFS seeder demonstration.
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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 demonstrate the effect of water rates and droplet size on the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides in retained stubble systems in the medium rainfall zone of South-East of South Australia.
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To compare the efficacy of broadleaf selective herbicides to control radish in wheat.
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To research the innovative management of SLN and prairie ground cherry.
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To demonstrate that herbicides could control and eradicate Silverleaf Nightshade, and foster the wider adoption of the effective treatment( s) by the wider farming community.
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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 discuss six seasons of the Farming System Trial in the southern Mallee.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of skip row spacing of wheat in a medium to low rainfall environment.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of skip row spacing of lupins in a medium to low rainfall environment
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To investigate herbicide control options for Slender Iceplant (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum). The focus is on finding possible herbicide options that may allow for legume and grass pastures between bluebush or saltbush.
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To investigate herbicide control options for Slender Iceplant (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum). The focus is on finding possible herbicide options that may allow for legume and grass pastures between bluebush or saltbush.
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To investigate herbicide control options for Slender Iceplant (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum). The focus is on finding possible herbicide options that may allow for legume and grass pastures between bluebush or saltbush.
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To evaluate variable rate technology using low, standard and high seed and fertiliser inputs on 3 soils zoned as of poor, medium and good production potential from a pre-2008 yield monitor, EM38 and elevation maps.
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To examine the pasture productivity and economic response to the application and incorporation of low rates of clay to pale deep sandplain over three years.
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To examine the pasture productivity and economic response to the application and incorporation of low rates of clay to pale deep sandplain over three years.
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To assess the effectiveness of a range of soil ameliorants.
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To assess the second year impact of mouldboard ploughing on wetting up of water repellent soil and on lupin establishment and yield.
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To discuss soil conservation and land use.
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To investigate the performance of soil moisture retention granules and seed coatings on wheat grain yield.
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To assess the efficacy of two nitrification inhibitors, 3,4-dimethylpyrazole (DMP) and nitrapyrin, when applied directly into the anhydrous ammonia stream during pre-plant nitrogen (N) application for commercial irrigated cotton production.
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To test the relative effectiveness of a zinc spray to the soil surface compared to zinc-enriched fertilizers for correcting zinc deficiency in wheat.
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To determine whether raised beds would assist in waterlogging control and give higher crop returns.
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To assess grain quality, yield and suitability to the South West of Victoria.
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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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To determine if sowing direction and row spacing can be used to reduce grass weed populations, growth and seed set, and their impact on crop performance in the Mallee.
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To determine if sowing direction and row spacing can be used to reduce grass weed populations, growth and seed set, and their impact on crop performance in the Mallee.
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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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Issue upper EP farmers identified as a problem was sowing into retained pasture residue with pasture vines causing issues with blockages at sowing and uneven germination. The trial at Mount Cooper was designed to compare crop establishment and production, and weed and pest control effectiveness in the presence and absence of legume pasture resid… 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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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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