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To test the accuracy of alkaline and acid tests on soil labs.
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To determine optimum sowing dates and sowing densities for maximising yield of new faba bean varieties in high rainfall areas.
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To report on a bean variety trial.
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To explore bean varieties.
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This app was developed for weather-based irrigation scheduling using a crop coefficient (Kc) estimated from satellite observations and reference crop evapotranspiration (ETo) estimated from scientific information for landowners (SILO) grids (Jeffery et al. 2001).
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To include the Minnipa flock within the program to help:
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This research aims to determine in which situations extra fertilisation can bring benefits to growers in 14 different Eyre Peninsula (EP) environments.
Every season, growers need to make choices over limited resources in order to optimise their profitability. Soil type and water represent two of the key limiting resources which define … read more
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To determine yield and quality benefits from irrigation of high value grain legumes. Further studies will determine the most appropriate timing of irrigation.
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To determine if inclusion of Bentonite clay improves crop yields on sandy soils.
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To determine if the inclusion of Bentonite clay improves crop yields on non-wetting sandy soils and their ability to store more carbon.
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To determine the best way to apply nutrients and increase nutrient uptake on non-wetting soils after amelioration in the Geraldton port zone.
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To determine the most effective way to apply nutrients (granular, banded, top dressed or liquid) on non-wetting soils after amelioration, in the Geraldton Port Zone.
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To determine the most effective way to apply nutrients (granular, banded, top dressed or liquid) on non-wetting soils after amelioration, in the Geraldton Port Zone.
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Demonstrate best practice phalaris establishment and management at the PPS/EverGraze site at Mooneys Gap which should provide information to producers to give them confidence to increase phalaris use.
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Compare varying rates of N on wheat after applying BEST TM21 against a control area of no post nitrogen application.
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The experience from trial work with TM21 in Canada and Vietnam has been that farmers have been able to reduce some of their inputs as well as maintain or increase their yield. BEST Australia set up a long-term trial at the Liebe Group Long Term Trial Site (LTRS) comparing fertiliser rates at three different input levels. This trial will continue… read more
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To build resilience into EP farms by understanding the interactions between soil potential, climate and management.
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The aim of better grazing systems in the low rainfall wheat/sheep zone should be to increase pasture returns without negative effects on the cropping phase.
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To assess the potential of a range of multi-trait breeders’ lines for commercial development.
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To improve the long term control of Rhizoctonia by increasing the understanding of the interactions between disease inoculum and natural soil suppressive activity and to improve the prediction and management of disease.
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To assess water repellent soil amelioration options and to determine whether a one-way plough can be used to ameliorate non-wetting sand for much lower cost than mouldboard ploughing or rotary spading.
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This paper addresses three issues:
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To determine the long term effects of 1980 P treatments on soil fertility.
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To determine the effectiveness of biochar on increasing soil carbon and soil stability.
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To demonstrate if there are any benefits of applying biochar to increase crop and pasture production in the West Midlands
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To add income diversification to the other benefits that native vegetation can bring to a property such as improving biodiversity, providing shelter for stock and beneficial insects for crops, protecting eroded or degrading land, protection of watercourses and improving water quality.
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To investigate the possibility of reducing the inoculum of Fusarium graminearum in wheat stubble by spraying the stubble with spores of a harmless fungus, Trichoderma species, in order to control the disease.
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The trial purpose was to compare seed dressing and foliar application of Bioprime using granular and liquid fertilisers.
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Trials from over four years are examining different rates and timing of application of Bioprime, a liquid soil amendment which changes soil microbiology. The aim is to relate measured plant growth and yield improvement to changes in microbial populations in the soil around roots, and to show how these changes and different ways of applying nitro… read more
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The aim of this project is to investigate the use of biosolids to overcome subsoil constraints in the high and low rainfall zones in Victorian grain growing regions: in brief,
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To look at the potential of black urea in terms of lifting yields through better nitrogen efficiency.
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To compare different fungicides for control of blackleg.
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To assess the effect of blackleg on canola crops and varieties in the South East of SA.
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To assess the effect of blackleg in canola crops and varieties in the south east of SA
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To assess wether field pea breeding advancements in resistance to blackspot are significant enough to allow management changes to sowing time in this crop.
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To report on blackspot manager – release of blackspot spores from pea stubbles.
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This trial compared 10 different nitrogen strategies consisting of a number products, rates and timings to determine the optimal strategy
for the site and season.
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To examine boosting pulse crop performance on acidic soils.
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To examine if winter cereals can be successfully sown into exiting lucerne stands to lift winter production but without compromising lucerne production the following summer.
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To screen a range of fungicides for efficacy against Botryosphaeria (white grain) in wheat.
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To evaluate fungicide seed treatments for the control of seed transmitted Botrytis seedling blight in chickpeas.
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To evaluate fungicide seed treatments for the control of seed transmitted Botrytis seedling blight in chickpeas.
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To evaluate fungicide seed treatments for the control of seed transmitted Botrytis seedling blight in chickpeas.
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To investigate the bio-fumigation effects of canola dn mustard varieties on root disease and a number of crop varieties.
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To develop varieties of Brassica carinata that are more specifically adapted to Australian conditions to enable commercial quantities of biojet and biodiesel fuels to be produced. This project focuses on genetic selection, adoption and scale-up within Australia.
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To compare Brassica juncea with B. napus and discusses where B. juncea could be grown in South Australia.
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To determine the ways in which different crop types influence available soil P and the P requirements of subsequently sown cereals
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To consider the activities and practices of those farmers with a long term track record of achieving above average results.
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To compare current released varieties at two locations on Eyre Peninsula, plus a demonstration at Penong.
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To identify the best break crop options for different climate, soil type and biotic stress situations within major cropping regions of the southern low rainfall zone.
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To investigate whether a break crop can be used to manage weeds.
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Farming systems in the low rainfall zone of southern Australia are dominated by cereal production. There is increasing concern about grass weed and soil-borne disease pressure, diminishing soil fertility (particularly nitrogen), and water use efficiency, as a result of continuously cropping cereals. Break crops have a key role to play in address… read more
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To evaluate the effects of break crop species on the yield of subsequent wheat crop.
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To evaluate the effects of break crop species on the yield of subsequent wheat crop.
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To evaluate the suitability of different pulse species as break crops for different climatic, soil and biotic stress conditions.
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To challenge this notion, and to examine the impacts of break crops on the longer-term financial performance of following wheat crops.
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Although cereal-intensive cropping has been demonstrated to be productive in the Mallee, there are situations where grass weeds, disease and high fertiliser costs may necessitate a break crop option. This trial was designed to evaluate the effect of a range of break crops and pasture over a range of mallee soils over 3 years of subsequent wheat.… read more
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To identify low-risk, profitable break crops for the mallee regions and quantify their benefits to subsequent wheat crops.
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To identify low risk, profitable break crops and end-uses for the Mallee region and quantify their benefits to subsequent wheat crops.
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To identify low risk, profitable break crops for the Mallee region, and quantify their benefits to subsequent wheat crops.
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To determine the effect of different cropping sequences to continuous cropping.
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To identify low risk, profitable break crops and end-uses for the Mallee region, and quantify their benefits to subsequent wheat crops.
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To identify low risk, profitable break crops and end-uses for the Mallee region, and quantify their benefits to subsequent wheat crops.
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To discuss breeding approaches to improving seeding establishment of wheat.
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To develop lucerne cultivars, specifically for the southern Australian cropping districts, that are compatible with existing farming systems as well as being productive and persistent. The breeding program is focusing on improving tolerance to acidic soils, persistent grazing and establishment with companion crops
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To conduct an on-farm chick-pea demonstration.
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To explore broad bean canopy management
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To determine whether broad bean plant architecture (PBA Kareema) can be manipulated with the use of chemicals or agronomic management practices
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To explore broad bean canopy management
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This trial was initiated at the request of growers, to screen alternative post-emergent herbicides that may be effective in controlling weeds in this crop in the future.
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To report on results of a visit by Wayne Hawthorne (esteemed pulse expert from Pulse Australia) to Kangaroo Island.
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The aim was to compare broadcasting as a sowing method with the conventional method of sowing.
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To better understand the efficacy and crop safety of broadleaf herbicide options for faba bean crops grown on sandy soils in Western Australia, focusing on new varieties; PBA Amberley and PBA Bendoc.
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To evaluate herbicide mixtures for the control of problem broadleaf weeds in chickpeas. Specifically Mexican Poppy.
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To evaluate herbicide mixtures for the control of problem broadleaf weeds in Chickpea. Specifically Climbing Buckwheat and Sowthistle.
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To evaluate options for Tribulus control in sorghum.
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To evaluate options for Tribulus control in sorghum.
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To evaluate in-crop options for Tribulus spp. control.
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To evaluate in-crop options for Tribulus spp. control.
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To evaluate options for Tribulus control in sorghum.
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To evaluate options for Tribulus control in sorghum.
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To determine the most cost effective herbicide in wheat (Meering) to control the most common weeds found in the Southern Mallee/northern Wimmera
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To determine the most cost effective herbicide in wheat (Meering) to control the most common weeds found in the southern Mallee/northern Wimmera.
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To evaluate herbicide options for difficult to control weeds in chickpeas.
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To evaluate herbicide options for difficult to control weeds in chickpeas.
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To determine the best technique for controlling brome grass in wheat and barley.
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To compare the grass weed control of various herbicides and compare crop safety and grain yield on wheat at Penong and barley at Mangalo.
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To investigate the germination behaviour and seed dormancy of brome grass populations from the Victorian mallee and provide information on control.
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To assess the new herbicide Sakura on Brome grass control/supression in wheat.
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To evaluate a range of herbicide combinations for controlling brome grass in lentils.
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To compare control options for Brome grass in wheat and investigate two new options – Clearfield wheat technology and Atlantis herbicide.
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To compare control options for Brome grass in wheat and barley.
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To measure differences in yield and brome grass control following a numerous years of cultural practice on commercial size trial
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To measure differences in yield and brome grass control following a numerous years of cultural practice on commercial size trial