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To measure the impact of foliar fungicides on crown rot disease levels, crop yield and grain quality
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To evaluate the impact of foliar fungicides on crown rot incidence and basal browning, crop yield and grain quality in wheat.
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To evaluate the influence of the seed treatment Rancona.
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To evaluate durum breeding lines and commercial cultivars of bread wheat and durum wheat for resistance and tolerance to crown rot (Fusarium pseudograminearum).
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To evaluate durum breeding lines and commercial cultivars of bread wheat and durum wheat for resistance and tolerance to crown rot (Fusarium pseudograminearum).
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To evaluate durum breeding lines and commercial cultivars of bread wheat and durum wheat for resistance and tolerance to crown rot (Fusarium pseudograminearum).
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To evaluate durum breeding lines and commercial cultivars of bread wheat and durum wheat for resistance and tolerance to crown rot (Fusarium pseudograminearum).
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To evaluate durum breeding lines and commercial cultivars of bread wheat and durum wheat for resistance and tolerance to crown rot (Fusarium pseudograminearum).
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The aim of the experiment was to examine the effect of crown rot on yield in 12 bread wheats, one durum wheat and five barley varieties of differing tolerance levels in southern NSW (sNSW).
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To better understand and quantify potential production losses incurred from foliar, crown and root diseases by developing response curves.
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To investigate struvite as a possible phosphorus replacement.
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To compare Crystal Green with traditional DAP and urea applications alone and in combination.
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To assess the returns on investment from rock crushing ironstone, to create better yields through increased arability.
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To monitor moisture retention and nitrogen accumulation under cultivated and chemical fallow regimes.
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The purpose of this trial is to determine if there are benefits from applications of a biological based product developed by Basic Environmental Systems and Technology (B.E.S.T) namely ‘Customer Formulated Fertiliser’ (CFF).
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The purpose of this trial is to determine if there are benefits from applications of a biological based product developed by Basic Environmental Systems and Technology (B.E.S.T) namely ‘Customer Formulated Fertiliser’ (CFF).
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To examine the strengths and weaknesses of four farming systems and document their relative profitability and sustainability.
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This project is being carried out in the Upper South-East region to assess various Decision Support Tools and the role that they can play in improving the uptake of conservation tillage, and more efficient nitrogen management. It aims to look at 2 different “Decision Support Tools”; Yield Prophet – a computer model, and Soil Moisture p… read more
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Toreport on decisions used by NSW grains industry advisers to determine nitrogen fertiliser management recommendations.
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A survey was conducted to improve our understanding of how advisers make decisions relating to field crop N nutrition in order to
better target assistance to Australian grain growers and their advisers to reduce the uncertainty and financial risk associated with N management.
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To study root development under a chickpea crop and quantify root growth due to the addition of P at a depth of 20 cm.
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To assess amelioration of subsoil acidity using a range of tillage methods for incorporating surface applied lime into acidic subsoils and the impacts of tillage and lime on crop productivity.
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To assess amelioration of subsoil acidity using a range of tillage methods for incorporating surface applied lime into acidic subsoils and the impacts of tillage and lime on crop productivity.
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To assess amelioration of subsoil acidity using a range of tillage methods for incorporating surface applied lime into acidic subsoils and the impacts of tillage and lime on crop productivity.
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To determine the effect of subsoil manuring on crop performance, specifically to investigate which component of subsoil manuring gives the crop a boost.
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To assess the capacity of surface applied and deep placed lime to improve subsoil pH and productivity of deep acid (Wodjil) sand.
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To overcome subsoil constraints to crop growth.
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To improve grain production by ameliorating subsurface compaction and subsurface acidity.
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To improve grain production by ameliorating subsurface compaction and subsurface acidity.
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To improve grain production by ameliorating subsurface compaction and subsurface acidity.
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To motivate growers to carry out direct problem diagnostics in their crops using:
To develop a protocol for setting up strip tes… read more
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To demonstrate more efficient deep ripping of a dry compact sandy soil and to assess any benefits of improved rain infiltration and crop yield.
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To determine the benefits of deep ripping and the implications for N fertiliser.
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To quantify the yield effects of deep ripping, gypsum applicaiton and a new cultivation implement known as a spader.
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To quantify the effects of deep ripping, gypsum application and a new cultivation implement known as a Spader.
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To provide growers and advisers with a better understanding of the benefits of deep ripping and in particular depth of deep ripping required to optimise crop yield and profit.
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To provide growers and advisers with a better understanding of the benefits of deep ripping and in particular depth of deep ripping required to optimise crop yield and profit.
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To identify areas of micronutrient deficiency on Eyre Peninsula.
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To determine the impact of delaying harvest on yield and grain quality and to create management packages for varieties, as a guide for farmers.
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To compare the yield and grain quality of barley varieties when harvest is delayed.
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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 demonstrate various long and short-term management options to mitigate water repellent soils in the Corrigin area in 2017
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To compare the impact and profitability of the inclusion of broadleaved break crops in paddock rotations in the Northern Victorian Mallee.
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Agronomic constraints threaten the sustainability of intensive cereal no-till cropping systems. Local research has shown these constraints can be managed by diversifying rotations with break crops, however as this research was conducted at only one site, farmers wanted to know whether the same results would be observed on a commercial scale at a… read more
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Agronomic constraints threaten the sustainability of intensive cereal no-till cropping systems. Local research has shown these constraints can be managed by diversifying rotations with break crops, however as this research was conducted at only one site, farmers wanted to know whether the same results would be observed on a commercial scale at a… read more
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Agronomic constraints threaten the sustainability of intensive cereal no-till cropping systems. Local research has shown these constraints can be managed by diversifying rotations with break crops, however as this research was conducted at only one site, farmers wanted to know whether the same results would be observed on a commercial scale at a… read more
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Agronomic constraints threaten the sustainability of intensive cereal no-till cropping systems. Local research has shown these constraints can be managed by diversifying rotations with break crops, however as this research was conducted at only one site, farmers wanted to know whether the same results would be observed on a commercial scale at a… read more
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To investigate the effect of water quality on glyphosate efficacy when used in a spring-spraying knockdown scenario.
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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 demonstrate the productivity and persistence of annual pasture legumes (NAPLIP cultivar/species) on several soil types in the medium–low rainfall wheat belt environment.
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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 compare three direct drill seeders for wheat crop establishment; crop yield; and incorporation efficiency of group D herbicides.
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To compare a number of different varieties which could be used for making hay.
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To compare the effect of croptopping on Mandelup with other currently grown lupin varieties.
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To answer the quesitons:
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To compare the effects of using variable rate N in crop on the yield of crops in the Rand area. To determine if N rich strips and satellite maps could be used to better determine the need for N in crop.
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To compare the effects of using variable rate N and P on the yield of wheat and to determine if PA monitoring using satellite maps could be used to determine the need for N at or near growth stage Z31.
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To compare three legume crops in farmer scale seeding strip trials at three locations in the Albany Port Zone. Demonstrations will compare several legume crops in different soil types in different micro-environments. The same trial sites will be monitored in 2019 to determine the effects (positive or negative) of the legume break crop on the sub… read more
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To characterize the effect of various depths of ripping on crop performance.
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To determine whether desiccation of lentils helps with harvestability.
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To develop agronomic packages and seeding technology solutions which can allow for increased stubble retention practices, thereby reducing the dependence on burning.
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To help farmers to gain knowledge about alternate stubble management options.
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The key aims of this project have been to develop agronomic guidelines and seeding technology solutions to allow for increased stubble retention practices, thereby reducing the dependence on burning.
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To detect and manage trace element deficiencies in crops.
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This project conducted a preliminary investigation to determine whether an objective remote sensing method could be a feasible alternative to hand sampling, and to guide further research.
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The aim of this experiment was to determine the Critical Growth Period (CGP) of field-grown canola so that sowing date and variety can be selected to ensure that the CGP (the period when the crop is most sensitive to environmental stresses) occurs when the growing environment is likely to be the most favourable (a balance between adequate moistu… read more
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Main aims of the project are: • Demonstrate different methods of lime incorporation. • Assess rate responses to lime through subsoil amelioration. • Economics of lime rate by tillage method
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To determine the soil depth that microbes responsible for nitrification (conversion of ammonium to nitrate) are located.
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To test modified one-way ploughs as a method of lime incorporation.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of two bolt-on attachments to a deep ripping tine at lime incorporation.
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To identify narbon bean varieties suited to the Mallee and Wimmera.
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To identify the best rotation (or system) for the region, that will also prevent the degradation or loss of soil chemical, physical and biological characteristics.
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The aim of this work is to understand the impact of stubble retention on in-canopy temperatures and associated risk of frost in cropping environments with high yields and high stubble loads.
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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 evaluate phosphorus efficiencies of various different phosphate fertilisers on wheat.
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To test the ability of readily available camera technology to measure canopy cover.
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To identify the yield penalty associated with direct heading oilseeds as compared with windrowing, and whether Desikote Max and Reglone negate any losses.
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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 assess the differences between disc and tyne seeding systems in commercial practice.
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To discuss disease issues with pulse-on-pulse cropping.
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To provide a disease management 2005 summary.
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To evaluate and determine the profitability of different strategies of disease management.
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To examine the integration of the principles of disease management and canopy management in cereal crops.
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