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To evaluate residual herbicides for control of phalaris in chickpea.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea. No weed emergence.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea. No weed emergence.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea. No weed emergence.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea. Specifically Wild Oats.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in wheat. No weed emergence.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in wheat.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To evaluate efficacy of residual herbicides against summer weeds in fallow.
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To evaluate the impact of 'in-crop' residual herbicide application on fallow weed control.
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To evaluate the impact of 'in-crop' residual herbicide application on fallow control.
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To evaluate the residual control of Urochloa praetervisa in fallow. NB: This trial was conducted in-crop (cotton).
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To evaluate residual herbicides for the control of volunteer faba beans. Includes Australian Bindweed also.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in wheat.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides against grass weeds in chickpea.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To investigate the effects of rates of initial and subsequent applications of manganese on lupin yields grown on Mn deficient soil
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To investigate the effects of rates of initial and subsequent applications of zinc on pasture yields grown on gravelly forest gravel soil
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To observe what carry over effects there are to the following cereal crop when utilising innoculants in the previous year
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To compare in-crop residual chickpea herbicides for activity against spring germinating feathertop Rhodes grass.
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To compare in-crop residual chickpea herbicides for activity against spring germinating feathertop Rhodes grass.
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To compare in-crop residual chickpea herbicides for activity against spring germinating feathertop Rhodes grass.
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To compare in-crop residual cereal herbicides for activity against spring germinating feathertop Rhodes grass.
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To compare in-crop residual cereal herbicides for activity against spring germinating feathertop Rhodes grass.
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To evaluate the impact of a range of in-crop winter residual herbicides for control of spring and summer germinating awnless barnyard grass.
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To look at the carry-over effects and symptoms of Group B and C herbicides on different crop types.
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Recognising the increasing difficulty in effective fallow control of sowthistle and grasses and the potential role of residual herbicides, a series of field trials were established to compare efficacy of residual herbicide treatments across a range of environments and soil types.
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To compare in-crop residual canola herbicides for activity against spring germinating windmill grass.
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To compare in-crop residual chickpea herbicides for activity against spring germinating windmill grass.
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To compare in-crop residual wheat herbicides for activity against spring germinating windmill grass.
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This paper provides preliminary data on the observed relative resistance of Australian wheat varieties to grain shattering in the field at Wagga Wagga and Leeton.
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The aim of these projects was to monitor and detect strong resistance to phosphine in the five major stored grain beetle pests, as well as record all details that might have led to any development of resistance, in order to control these outbreaks, develop a phosphine resistance management strategy and,consequently, prolong the life of this fumi… read more
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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 examine differences in zinc efficiency between chickpea cultivars.
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To investigate responses to potassium and nitrogen in wheat. Wheat yeild and grain quality can be limited if either of these macro nutrients is in short supply.
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To improve returns to growers through a better understanding of nitrogen and seeding rates responses.
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To evaluate the response to applied nitrogen (N) rates on grain yield and grain quality of six current varieties in the medium rainfall region of central western NSW.
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To examine the response of 12 commercially relevant barley cultivars and four fast developing wheat varieties at three sowing dates in southern NSW.
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To investigate wheat and canola response to secondary and trace nutrients
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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 project is gathering data from these trial sites to ascertain whether a one-off application of either P, K or sulfur (S) that is placed in these deeper, more depleted layers can provide a grain yield benefit and whether that benefit can be maintained over several years.
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This project is gathering data from these trial sites to ascertain whether a one-off application of either P, K or sulfur (S) placed in these
deeper, more depleted layers can provide a grain yield benefit and whether that benefit can be maintained over several years.
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This project is gathering data from these trial sites to ascertain whether an application of P or K placed as a band in the subsurface profile can provide a grain yield benefit and whether that benefit (response) can be maintained over several years.
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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 investiage management of risk through tailoring inputs to the different production zones potential
by using variable rate technology.
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To manage risk through tailoring inputs to the different production zones potential by using variable rate technology.
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To manage risk through variable rate technology using different inputs over variable soil types and testing the use of Yield Prophet to match plant available water and nutrition with modelling of climatic conditions, knowing that we can have unpredictable finishes to seasons.
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To investiage management of risk through tailoring inputs to the different production zones
potential by using variable rate technology.
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At Wharminda the focus is on managing risk through variable rate technology (VRT) using different inputs over variable soil
types.
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To manage risk through variable rate technology using different inputs over variable soil types and testing the use of Yield Prophet to match plant available water and nutrition with modelling of climatic conditions, knowing that we can have unpredictable finishes to seasons.
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To manage risk through variable rate technology using different inputs over variable soil types and testing the use of Yield Prophet to match plant available water and nutrition with modelling of climatic conditions, knowing that we can have unpredictable finishes to seasons.
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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 investigate wheat varieties suitable to adapt to seasonal variability.
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In this series of experiments, we have quantified the extent of yield loss displayed in a number of commonly grown winter cereal varieties in southern New South Wales across four years.
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To investigate if retained open pollinated seed which is smaller than commercially available seed is less productive than new seed, and if grading or increasing seed rates can compensate.
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To determine if retaining canola seed leads to reduced yield, oil and financial return.
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To determine if retaining canola seed leads to reduced yield, oil and financial return.
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To evaluate if retaining OP canola seed leads to reduced yield or oil.
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To evaluate if retaining OP canola seed leads to reduced yield or oil.
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To evaluate if retaining OP canola seed leads to reduced yield or oil.
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The aim of this trial is to evaluate and analyse the effect of deep ripping with inclusion plates on moving surface-applied lime into acidic sub-soil of deep sandy duplex. Additionally, this trial tested farm-sourced lime against commercial grade lime.
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To investigate the best approach to applying a set amount of nitrogen (100 kg/ha) in order to achieve the greatest grain yield and to maximize quality.
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Trial 1: Lime comparison trial
The use of new pH mapping technologies has increased the awareness and identification of soil acidity in many districts. However, there are several aspects of soil acidity management which remain a problem for growers. This trial aimed to investigate a range of lime and acidity management factors outlined … read more
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To examine Rhizobia response in faba beans
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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 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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Rice variety V071 compared with Reiziq
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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 investigate ripping and subsoil placement of chicken litter and fertiliser.
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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 report on a series of in-crop risk management plots that were established at BCG’s three research and demonstration sites (Manangatang, Birchip and Longerenong).
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For canola to be a sustainable, long-term break crop option for low rainfall farmers, low risk management systems need to be investigated. This project was undertaken to identify strategies that minimise the risk of canola production in the low rainfall zone. This will improve the long term profitability of canola in low rainfall farming systems… read more
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To identify strategies that minimise the risk of canola production in the low rainfall zone.
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This project was undertaken to identify strategies that minimise the risk of canola production in the low rainfall zone. This will improve the long term profitability of canola in low rainfall farming systems.
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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 determine the most cost effective approach to managing inputs for wheat production in a low rainfall cropping environment.
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To determine the most cost effective approach to managing inputs for wheat production in a low rainfall cropping environment.
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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 quantify the impact of stubble on the extent, severity and duration of frost and determine its effect on canopy temperature and grain yield.
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To discuss root disease potential for the coming year.
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To determine yield loss and tolerance of cereal varieties to P. neglectus.