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To evaluate enhanced tolerance of PBA Hallmark XT compared to PBA Jumbo2 to Group B herbicides applied post sowing pre emergence (PSPE) or at different in-crop application timings.
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To evaluate the impact of rate and application timing on tolerance of PBA Hurricane XT to a range of Group C herbicide on deep sandy soils in the Mallee.
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To compare the level of herbicide tolerance in SP1333 (a new genotype with improved tolerance to Group C herbicides) against PBA Hallmark XT to pre- and post-emergent applications of ‘Gp C’ at various rates.
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To investigate the response of lentil to application of macro and micro-nutrients on a sandhill and swale soil.
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To identify nutrient inputs that will improve growth and yield of lentil on the variable soil types encountered in Mallee paddocks.
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To investigate the response of lentil to application of microbial inoculants and micro and macro nutrients across a sandhill and swale soil at Ouyen and a sandy loam at Curyo.
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To investigate the potential of biological and organic matter inputs to increase soil water storage, target long-term yield increases and soil improvement
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To investigate the potential of organic matter inputs to increase yield and improve soil health.
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To investigate the potential of organic matter inputs to increase yield and improve soil health.
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To investigate the potential of organic matter inputs to increase soil water storage, increase yield and improve soil health.
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To investigate the potential of organic matter inputs to increase soil water storage, increase yield and improve soil health.
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To investigate the acidity profile in 2003 and 2004 of a lime trial conducted in 1986 by Aglime Australia. Does lime moved down the soil profile?
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing over summer on crop residues, soil quality and no-tillage crop establishment and yields.
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To look at the interaction of lime rate and cultivation in changing subsoil pH.
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To determine how best to ameliorate subsoil acidity.
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To improve understanding of the range of tillage implements and techniques available to incorporate lime into acidic soils, their respective costs and benefits.
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To improve understanding of the range of tillage implements and techniques available to incorporate lime into acidic soils, their respective costs and benefits.
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To investigate four different lime rates on two different faba bean varieties.
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A three-year research trial aims to investigate the impact of precision lime application rate, placement and product on cropping land and will evaluate cost effective ways to ameliorate subsoil acidity.
There are two parts to the trial:
• Rate response trial – comparison of three rates of surface-applied lime sand with a … read more
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To investigate the effects of lime, gypsum and dolomite for wheat and lupin production on an acid soil.
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To report on Simon Veitch's liming program.
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To investigate the effects of different soil ameliorants at different rates on sodic soils.
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To investigate the effects of grazing livestock in no-till paddocks on soil structure, soil compaction and soil moisture, weed seed burial and carbon/nitrogen cycling in no-till farming systems.
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The integration of cropping and grazing remains a major management challenge in the Mallee. Technology such as portable fencing systems and virtual fencing potentially offer a solution to improve grazing management in large Mallee paddocks with high soil variability. However, to effectively design and deploy these innovative grazing techniques, … read more
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To understand the grazing behavior of livestock in paddocks to utilise technology such as portable fencing systems.
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To investigate the effects of grazing livestock in no-till paddocks on soil structure, soil composition and soil moisture, weed seed burial and carbon/nitrogen cycling in no-till farming systems.
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To compare the performance of three seeding systems and two nitrogen (N) strategies.
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To compare the effect of different stubble treatments on crop establishment, growth, grain yield and quality over a three year timeframe. The sustainability of the treatments will also be evaluated with comparison of soil physical, chemical and biological data.
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To determine if disease suppression against Rhizoctonia is achievable in an upper EP environment on a grey
highly calcareous soil using different rotations and cropping inputs.
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To determine if disease suppression against rhizoctonia is achievable in an upper EP environment on a grey highly calcareous soil using different rotations and cropping inputs.
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To determine if disease suppression against rhizoctonia is achievable in a grey highly calcareous soil using alternative rotational systems and crop inputs in an upper EP environment and if soil microbial populations can be influenced by rotation and fertiliser inputs.
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To monitor the long term effects of incorporated lime versus no incorporation.
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To identify suitable options for managing soil water repellence on sandy gravels.
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The aim of this trial was to compare the long term effects of different stubble treatments on crop establishment, growth, grain yield and quality.
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To compare the long term effects of different stubble treatments on crop establishment, growth, grain yield and quality. The sustainability of treatments will also be evaulated with comparison of soil physical, chemical and biological data.
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To compare the performance of three seeding systems and two nitrogen nutrition strategies.
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Detailed measurement of soil properties and plant productivity over time following amelioration with one-off deep tillage.
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To investigate the effect of phosphorus application rates and strategies over a number of years on the growth and yield of wheat.
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To assess the long-term impat of a rnage of P fertiliser rates on crop yield and economic returns.
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To assess the long-term impact of a range of P fertiliser rates on crop yield and economic returns
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To assess the implications of different P fertiliser rates on crop growth and profitability over time.
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To identify the most economical rate of phosphorus usage in a southern Mallee cropping system over time.
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To establish the most economical rate of phosphorus usage in a southern Mallee cropping systems over time.
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To ascertain the long-term benefits in crop growth and profitability as a result of regular phosphorus (P) applications.
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To investigate the long term effects of different approaches to sustainable farming, especially in relation to soil moisture and soil quality.
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To investigate the long term effects of different approaches to sustainable farming, especially in relation to soil moisture and soil quality.
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To investigate the long term effects of different approaches to sustainable farming, especially in relation to soil moisture and soil quality.
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To test increasing the economic viability of deep ripping using controlled traffic and the addition of topsoil and ameliorants to the subsoil.
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This trial aims to establish the long-term value of deep ripping on compacted deep south coast sands. It investigates the longevity of the ripping benefit in a fully controlled traffic system (CTF).
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To provide better guidelines on safer methods of sowing wheat on shallow soil in the low rainfall zone; especially in terms of row spacing seeding rate, variety, depth of soil and soil type.
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To assess the impact of different establishment techniques on lucerne plant densities.
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To answer some key questions about lucerne in the crop rotation:
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To comment on Lucerne performance in the southern Mallee.
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To compare growth, development and yield of current commercial lupin varieties and advanced breeding lines sown on two dates on a red sandy loam soil at Rankins Springs in southern NSW.
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To evaluate the performance of crops (Lupin in 2012) when pasture cropped over different perennial species established on deep pale sands.
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To determine if grain yields of lupins can be increased through desiccation and timely harvest.
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The trial aimed to address the lack of long-term lime trials taking place in the Albany Port Zone.
The aim was to evaluate five different lime sources from the southwest to determine were differences in their effect on soil pH and yields.
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To compare plant characteristics and grain yield responses of three maize hybrids to varying rates of N applied at sowing or in crop under dryland conditions at Gurley, south-east of Moree.
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To investigate how to make the grade for malting barley.
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The GRDC Low Rainfall Crop Sequencing project is identifying the effects that different break crops and rotations have on Mallee farming systems. Farmers have increasingly adopted continuous cereal cropping strategies as non-cereal crops are perceived as riskier than cereals due to greater yield and price fluctuations. Therefore, it is important… read more
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To find more reliable methods to control rhizoctonia.
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A series of multi-year field trials were conducted at sites in SA, Victoria and NSW to determine key soil, environment and management factors influencing the pathogen dynamics and disease impact in cereal crops.
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To compare the tolerance of different cereal crops to crown rot, and therefore determine the most tolerant cereals for paddocks at risk of crown rot.
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To report on managing 'take-all' and crown rot.
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To investigate management options which reduce the risk of failure when growing wheat on wheat, or barley on wheat stubble.
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Examine the effect of variable rates of fertiliser on acidity in the furrow and how CalSap� interacts with soil pH over a period of time at different locations in the profile.
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Examine the effect of variable rates of fertiliser on acidity in the furrow and how CalSap® interacts with soil pH over a period of time at different locations in the profile.
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This experiment aimed to evaluate agronomic management options that enhance the yield potential on this specific soil type.
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To manage the crop canopy and conserve the stored soil moisture so that it might be saved for grain-fill, rather than being used to create early crop growth.
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To manage the crop canopy and conserve the stored soil moisture so that it might be saved for grain-fill, rather than being used to create early crop growth.
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Experiment 1: To investigate the suitability of new and pre-release winter wheat varieties to the Wimmera and Mallee and define their optimal time of sowing.
Experiment 2: To investigate the amount of rainfall required to establish an early sown winter wheat crop in the Wimmera and Mallee.
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This GRDC funded research program aims to provide growers with information which will reduce losses due to eyespot by improving our understanding of resistance responses of commercial cultivars and breeders’ lines to eyespot based on information from dedicated field screening trials.
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To investigate adaptation of new wheat varieties in their resilience to frost stress during the growing season.
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To discuss how to manage herbicide carryover after a drought.
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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To asses the effect on crop yield of multiple rates and application strategies of micronutrient fertilizers in soils deficient in the target micronutrients (copper, zinc, manganese, boron and molybdenum)
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Sandy soil types of the Northern Mallee often underperform despite good weed management and increased inputs of nitrogen and sulphur. There is still a yield gap that can be addressed, with anecdotal evidence of unused water commonly remaining in the soil at depths of approximately 60cm at harvest. In 2014 we set in place a diagnostic procedure t… read more
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Sandy soil types of the Northern Mallee often underperform despite good weed management and increased inputs of nitrogen and sulfur. There is still a yield gap that can be addressed, with anecdotal evidence of unused water commonly remaining in the soil at depths of approximately 60cm at harvest.
After several years of demonstrating the v… read more
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To explore the effects of nitrogen, sulfur and zinc on wheat productivity. The treatments included a range of N, S and Zn based treatments which were designed to address whether;
1) Constraints to productivity on sands could be managed by manipulating the nutrition package,
2) Early application of N is the most profitable option,<… read more
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Sandy soil types of the Northern Mallee often underperform despite good weed management and increased inputs of nitrogen and sulfur. There is still a yield gap that can be addressed, with anecdotal evidence of unused water commonly remaining in the soil at depths of approximately 60cm at harvest.
After several years of demonstrating the v… read more
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Sandy soil types of the Northern Mallee often underperform despite good weed management and increased inputs of nitrogen and sulfur. There is still a yield gap that can be addressed, with anecdotal evidence of unused water commonly remaining in the soil at depths of approximately 60cm at harvest.
After several years of demonstrating the v… read more
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To develop reliable and efficient field trial protocols to determine the tolerance (nematode effect on yield) of new varieties to Pratylenchus neglectus, P. thornei and CCN plus calibrate the bioassays used to screen varieties for resistance (the effect a variety has on nematode levels in soil).
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To address the concerns of landholders and local CMAs as to the long-term survival of remnant vegetation.