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To measure responsiveness to starter nitrogen (N) and high sulphur (S) rates.
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To quanitfy these grain yield increases achievable in wheat and canola in the central west of NSW through varying P rate experiments.
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To quanitfy these grain yield increases achievable in wheat and canola in the central west of NSW through varying P rate experiments.
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To resport on the extent to which deficiencies in phosphorus, sulphur, and molybdenum likely to be associated with deficiencies in the others.
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To compare commercially available fertiliser on the performance of Schooner barley.
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To provide advice on strategies for winter crops for 1997.
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The aim of this trial was to assess zinc deficiencies in both cereals and pulses in the Sea Lake region.
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To discuss planning for a successful cropping year.
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To provide advice on planning for recovery in 1995.
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To (i) identify gaps in soil descriptions for the Esperance and Albany Zones (this project will assist growers to make better informed decisions when it comes to addressing their soil constraints and crop management decisions); and (ii) upskill growers and industry on the tools and models available to them and how to interpret the data generated… read more
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To determine optimum plant density for hyper-yielding canola
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To determine optimum plant density for hyper-yielding canola
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To determine optimum plant density for hyper-yielding canola
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To investigate the plant density response to yield and oil content of TT and RR hybrid canola in comparison with open-pollinated canola.
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To investigate the plant density response to yield and oil content of TT and RR hybrid canola in comparison with open-pollinated canola
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To investigate the plant density response to yield and oil content of TT and RR hybrid canola in comparison with open-pollinated canola.
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To compare the plant density response of yield and oil content between hybrid and OP canola in TT and RR herbicide tolerance groups
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To investigate the plant density response to yield and oil content of TT and RR hybrid canola in comparison with open-pollinated canola
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To investigate the plant density response to yield and oil content of TT and RR hybrid canola in comparison with open-pollinated canola.
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To assess the effects of plant growth regulants (PGR’s) on crop growth and grain yield across variable soils in wheat and barley.
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To assess the effects of plant growth regulants (PGR’s) on crop growth and grain yield across variable soils in barley.
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To determine the most effective application timing of PGRs to two barley varieties, and at what yield potential their application is economical.
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To evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators in barley.
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To evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators in barley
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To evaluate plant growth regulators for the management of barley.
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To evaluate the effects of plant growth regulators in barley
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To measure the effect of PGRs on canola plant height and grain yield.
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To determine whether Moddus Evo, applied with and without fungicide at different timings, influenced the level of lodging and head loss in Scope CL barley, and to compare its performance against other PGRs when applied at GS31.
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To measure the effect of plant growth regulants and their interaction with nitrogen on wheat grain yield and quality, in the absence of lodging.
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To measure the effect of plant growth regulants and their interaction with nitrogen on wheat grain yield and quality, in the absence of lodging.
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The purpose of these trials was to investigate the value of applying the PGR Moddus EVO to barley grown in the high rainfall zone of Victoria to reduce lodging and improve yields.
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This experiment aimed at trialling some of the products which may have benefited a plant‟s capacity to fight diseases, rather than treating the infection itself.
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This experiment was conducted at the NSW DPI Leeton Field Station to test the grain yield and lodging response of three commercial varieties and an unreleased line (N005A-80) to four targeted sowing densities.
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To identify whether certain canola varieties are more sensitive to clethodim (Select®) at different timings and rates.
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To test the effect of ploughing in stubble prior to seeding.
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The aim of this demonstration trial was to compare the ability of PodGuard to reduce the occurrence of shattering events, allowing a variety with this trait to increase yields without losses due to shattering.
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This report records the use of polyacrylamides (PAMs) and soil wetting agents in Badgingarra.
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The aim of this trial was to assess the viability of polymer coated canola seed.
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To demonstrate if summer crops and wheat can be grown successfully when sown in winter and covered in biodegradable polymer films.
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To monitor the growth of wheat and lentils grown under polymer film compared to natural conditions. The trial was also an investigation into the effect of time of removal of polymer film on yields. Weed emergence under the polymers compared to natural conditions was also observed.
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To conduct three polymer trials.
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To assess the crop tolerance of a number of broadleaf sprays on Bonnie Rock
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To manage the production risk with post seeding top dressing of super phosphate.
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To investigate the potential efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides applied post sowing on ryegrass control. It aims to measure if the period of residual ryegrass control can be extended and also if in-row ryegrass control can be improved.
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To evaluate the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides applied post sowing on ryegrass control and crop safety in wheat with the aim of
a) increasing residual control,
b) improving in-row control and
c) preventing onset of trifluralin resistance.
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To compare post emergent herbicides for control of wild oats in chickpea.
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To compare post emergent herbicides for control of wild oats in chickpea.
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The aim of this research was to identify effective post-emergent herbicidal options for witch grass control.
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To investigate post-emergent herbicide options for the control of Wild Cabbage (Hare's ear mustard, Coringia orientalis) in lentils.
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To find herbicide options that may be safe to use in saltland pasture systems wherein a farmer can maintain the productive capacity of his saltland by controlling his weeds. Trials also aim to explore weed control options during saltbush germination.
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To investigate post sowing pre-emergent chemical control of ryegrass.
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To investigate potassium and lime responses and effects on lime and potassium requirements.
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To evaluate any respose in growth and yield of barley to potassium and sulphur products in leaching sand loam
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To evaluate any respose in growth and yield of lentils to potassium and sulphur products in leaching sand loam
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To assess the value of muriate and sulphate sources of potassium on growth and yield of wheat when applied by banding and topdressing at seeding time or topdressing after emergence.
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To compare potassium (K) strategies over 3 years.
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To compare K fertiliser strategies and to investigate the effect of K supply on N.
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To determine the optimum (K) fertiliser strategy for the wheat lupin rotation
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To determine the optimum (K) fertiliser strategy for the wheat lupin rotation.
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This trial examines potassium (K) rates as muriate of potash (MOP) products applied by a number of methods and the effects on growth and yield of Mace wheat.
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To compare iron fertiliser formulaiotns for luin on an alkaline soil.
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To establish the potential to increase wheat yield on acid sands at East Maya.
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To investigate the potential impact of naturally occurring powdery mildew (PM) and four fungicide treatments on the grain yield of three commercial soybean varieties and an unreleased line (N005A-80).
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To investigate the yield impact from powdery mildew in canola and screen fungicides management strategies.
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To determine the effects of powdery mildew on yield of canola and evaluate application timings.
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To investigate the yield impact from powdery mildew in canola and screen fungicides management strategies.
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To investigate the disease control and yield impact from fungicide application for powdery mildew management in mungbean.
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To investigate the disease control and yield impact from fungicide application for powdery mildew management in Mungbean.
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To investigate the disease control and yield impact from fungicide application for powdery mildew management in mungbean.
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To investigate the disease control and yield impact from fungicide application for powdery mildew management in mungbean.
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To demonstrate the effectiveness and possible yield advantages of Kellalac wheat using two different fertiliser rates with and without PR70 Release treatment.
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To discuss practical disease management issues in puluse crops.
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To examine the difference in profitability between low and high input cropping practices over an extended period of time.
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To test the effect of four levels of management inputs on grain yield, quality and profitability.
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To determine optimal input packages for noodle wheats in Buntine.
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To determine optimal input packages for noodle wheat varieties grown in the Liebe area.
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To determine optimal input packages for commonly grown wheat varieties in the Buntine area.
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This trial was designed to investigate the crop growth, yield and gross margin response of a number of wheat varieties commonly grown in the district to changes in management input strategy.
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To examine the profitability of increasing inputs for cereal varieties representing APW, noodle and hard wheat grades, as well as new malt and feed barley varieties, on a loam soil, with increasing acidity at depth.
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To examine the difference in profitability between low and high input cropping practices over an extended period of time and to determine the effect these practices are having on soil carbon.
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To examine the difference in profitability between low and high input cropping practices over an extended period of time and to determine the effect these practices are having on soil carbon.
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To introduce and discuss root legion nematode.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei on yield and grain quality of canola together with the impact of canola variety choice on nematode populations.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei on yield and grain quality of chickpeas together with the impact of variety choice on nematode populations.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei on yield and grain quality of faba beans together with the impact of variety choice on nematode populations.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Faba Beans
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Canola.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Early Wheat.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Main season cereals.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Field Peas.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Chickpeas.
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To evaluate the impact of Pratylenchus thornei (root-lesion nematode) on yield and grain quality of key winter crops together with the impact of crop or variety choice on nematode populations. Linseed.
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To determine the resistance of a range of minor broadleaf crops to Pratylenchus thornei.
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To determine the resistance of a range of minor grass crops to Pratylenchus thornei.
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To screen a range of minor winter crops for Pratylenchus thornei resistance: in field pea, triticale, oats canary seed, linseed and fallow.
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To investigate chemical control options of ‘slender iceplant’ (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum) with commonly used crop herbicides. The focus was to find suitable pre- and post-emergent options, in legume crops and pastures.
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Test options for wild radish control
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To determine the effectiveness of using pre- and post-sowing, pre-emergent herbicides for the control of radish.