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To assess the new products with a range of application strategies and compared them to other management options (tillage, zinc, starter nitrogen, deep sowing, fluid fertiliser and late sowing) which can change the impact of rhizoctonia on crop production.
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This site was designed to demonstrate the practical implications of implementing Controlled Traffic and
Precision Agriculture practices
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Barley grass possesses several biological traits that make it difficult for growers to manage it in the low rainfall zone, so it is not surprising that it is becoming more prevalent in field crops in SA and WA. A survey by Llewellyn et al. (2015) showed that barley grass has now made its way into the top 10 weeds of Australian cropping in terms … read more
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Why do the trial?
Barley grass possesses several biological traits that make it difficult for growers to manage it in the low rainfall zone, so it is not surprising that it is becoming more prevalent in field crops in SA and WA. A survey by Llewellyn et al. (2015) showed that barley grass has now made its way into the top 1 O weeds of A… read more
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To conduct comparisons
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Crop safety and yield of barley grown from seed treated with EverGol Prime compared to Dividend and Vibrance for the control of rhizoctonia. The trial was conducted to
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To investigate the suitability and profitability of alternative legume crops in the Western Region.
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To investigate the suitability and profitability of alternative legume crops in the Western Region.
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To demonstrate the profitability of alternative grain legume crops across the Western Region.
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To investigate the suitability and profitability of alternative legume crops in the Western Region.
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To demonstrate the benefit of wide rows in lupins.
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To answer the quesitons:
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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 a new AgrEvo product on fieldpeas and lentisl for Ascochyta control activity.
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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 develop a method to visualize diffusion of zinc from fertilizers.
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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 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 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 determine whether rotational benefits of break crops improve the profitabiliyt of first wheat after break crops.
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To re-examine the effect of N rate and application timing on canola yield, seed oil and protein content, and apparent N fertiliser efficiencies.
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To determine whether UAN as a carrier, rather than just water, increases the efficacy of grass selective herbicides on ryegrass control.
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To evaluate double knock timing and options for button grass control.
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To evaluate double knock timing and options for button grass control.
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To evaluate double knock timing and options for button grass control
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To evaluate double knock timing and options for button grass control
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To investigate the dry matter (DM) productivity and nutritive value (NV) of a range of pasture species sown independently or in conjunction with Fathom barley at Hart in winter and summer.
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To establish whether the efficacy of fertilizers, which are usually simultaneously placed below the seed at planting, is influenced by being in contact with the dry soil for a period of time before seed germination and crop emergence.
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To investigate the effectiveness of weed control techniques using herbicide treatments and crop population.
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Part 1: Medic cultivars were grown in soil with high boron levels in a glasshouse, leaf damage symptoms recorded and cultivars allocated to different tolerance groups (Howie 2012).
Part 2: The above identified that all spineless burr medic cultivars are susceptible to high boron levels. Screening wild accessions (supplied by… read more
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Legume pastures have been pivotal to sustainable agricultural development in southern Australia. They provide highly nutritious feed for livestock, act as a disease break for many cereal root pathogens, and improve fertility through nitrogen (N) fixation. Despite these benefits pasture renovation rates remain low and there is opportunity to impr… read more
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Legume pastures have been pivotal to sustainable agricultural development in southern Australia. They provide highly nutritious feed for livestock, act as a disease break for many cereal root pathogens, and improve fertility through nitrogen (N) fixation. Despite these benefits pasture renovation rates remain low and there is opportunity to impr… read more
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This article will report on findings from two pasture trials conducted on the lower Eyre Peninsula in the 2019-2021 growing seasons. The trials are part of the demonstration component of the Dryland Pasture Legume Systems (DLPS) project developed with the former LEADA committee/AIR EP Medium Rainfall RD&E committee to answer several questions a… read more
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In southern Australian mixed farming systems, there are many opportunities for pasture improvement, providing positive impacts to both cropping and livestock systems. Dryland legume pastures are necessary in low to medium rainfall zones to support productive and healthy livestock, along with optimal production in crops following these pastures. … read more
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Legume pastures have been pivotal to sustainable agricultural development in southern Australia. They provide highly nutritious feed for livestock, act as a disease break for many cereal root pathogens, improve fertility through nitrogen (N) fixation and mixed farming reduces economic risk. Despite these benefits, pasture renovation ra… read more
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To assess the potential for the use of Dual Gold® for ryegrass control in lupins.
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To evaluate the relative weed competitiveness of barley, bread wheat, and durum against annual ryegrass grown under different management practices including seeding rate, nutrition, variety, and row spacing.
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To evaluate the effect of early application of foliar trace elements and fungicides on yellow leaf spot in wheat.
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To investigate the effect of early or delayed sowing on reduction of ryegrass numbers in combination with different pre-emergent herbicides.
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To investigate the effect of early or delayed sowing on reduction of ryegrass numbers in combination with different preemergent herbicides.
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To investigate the effect of early or delayed sowing on reduction of ryegrass numbers in combination with different pre-emergent herbicides
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To determine the best (control and cost effetive) herbicide for the control of radish in barley.
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Compare the yield responses of canola varieties sown at three sowing dates (9 April, 23 April and 12 May).
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To investigate early sown wheats in the Junee Reefs and Rankins Springs areas.
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To assess the impact of time of sowing (TOS) on a range of wheat variety maturity classes (winter wheat, slow and mid spring maturing varieties) and to measure the impact of plant density and the presence of weeds (simulated with tame oats) on these varieties.
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To compare the yield performance of several slow-developing winter wheat cultivars (requiring vernalisation) with spring wheat cultivars (photoperiod sensitive) at different plant densities, in the presence or absence of weeds.
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To evaluate Ecopar for controlling flowering and podding wild raddish in pasture.
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To evaluate Ecopar in herbicide mixes for their efficacy of wild radish control in wheat.
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To determine the rates and form of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola & lupin grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils sands across 3 seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter sands across 3 seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the Bindoon area (gravelly soils)..
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the Corrgin area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the Lakes area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the SE wheat belt [Lakes area] area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the north east wheat belt area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the south coast area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the south coast area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on soils of the Wickepin area.
Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on sandy soils of the Esperance sandplain
across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across 2 seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across 2 seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils across 2 seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on yellow sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on yellow sandy soils across seasons.
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To determine the rates and form of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola and lupin grown on acidic low organic matter and low clay soils sands across three seasons.
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The aim of this experiment was to determine the effect of sowing time, barley density and herbicides on brome grass control.
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This field trial at Roseworthy was undertaken to investigate factorial combinations of sowing time, seed rate and herbicides on the management of annual ryegrass in faba beans.
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This field trial at Washpool was undertaken to investigate factorial combinations of sowing time, seed rate and herbicides on the management of annual ryegrass in wheat.
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To monitor varietal performance during the 1982/83 season and conduct controlled environment studies to determine more precisey the extent of genetic variation within wheat for Mn efficiency.
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To examine the effect of high grain boron concentraoiotn on the growth of wheat genotypes with a range of boron sensitivities.
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There are major opportunities to improve crop performance on Mallee sands, opportunities to invest in the transformation of poor sands and opportunities to improve yield through more targeted agronomy of sandy soils. In 2015 wheat plant establishment was significantly better on non-wetting sand (crest and dune) plots that received no fertiliser … read more
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To test the effect of DAP with wheat seed on establishment and to measure whether a difference in establishment was yield limiting.
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The aim of this experiment was to investigate the role of flowering time in upper canopy infection development, and determine any associated yield penalty.
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The aim of this experiment was to understand canola variety heat stress responses and their capacity to adapt to warmer future climates.
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The aim of this experiment was to test a novel method of imposing heat stress in the field and determine the effect of heat stress on canola grain yield and its interaction with water availability
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To investigate the effect of the seed treatment Hombre on reducing barley yellow drawf virus in different wheat varieties.
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To investigate the effect of the seed treatment Hombre on reducing barley yellow drawf virus in different wheat varieties.
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To investigate the effect of the seed treatment Hombre® on reducing barley yellow dwarf virus in different wheat varieties
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A four-year study has investigated if lime applied in a low pH soil could enhance the efficacy of herbicides on weeds (ryegrass and barley grass) and improve crop performance in a wheat-wheat-lupin-barley rotation at the Wongan Hills Research Station, Western Australia.
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A four-year study has investigated if lime applied in a low pH soil could enhance the efficacy of herbicides on wild radish and improve crop performance in a wheat-wheat-lupin-barley rotation at the Wongan Hills Research Station, Western Australia (WA).
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To investigate the effect of a rotary spader and lime on the residual value of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer on a water repellent soil.
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Liming is proven to be beneficial to our cropping and pasture systems in WA; is improved radish control an added gain?
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To measure the effects rates of nitrogen on copper availability for maximum grain yield of wheat grown on yellow sandy soils across seasons.
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To investigate the interaction between three sowing methods/planting arrangements and herbicides on ryegrass control in wheat.