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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.
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To investigate pre-sowing options for the control of group A resistant ryegrass.
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To investigate pre-sowing options for the control of group A resistant ryegrass in wheat.
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To compare the efficacy and crop safety of different herbicide options for control of grasses in barley.
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To investigate pre-emergent tifluralin mixes for the control of Group A resistant ryegrass.
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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 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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Annual ryegrass at high density reduces crop yield. However, this weed is highly sensitive to crop competition. Initial control with pre-emergent herbicides combined with high seeding rates in cereal crops may be sufficient to control this species.
The trial aims to investigate pre-emergent herbicides and high density crop seeding in … read more
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Barley grass is becoming an increasingly problematic weed in Western Australia. A GRDC funded project sought to increase the adoption of integrated weed management tactics for barley grass, by working with grower groups to develop regionally appropriate rotations for optimal control.
Barley grass at high density reduces crop yield. H… read more
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To assess the effectiveness and applicability of cultural control practices in combination with pre-emergent herbicides for the management of herbicide resistant annual ryegrass in the high rainfall zone of Victoria.
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To compare the efficacy of different adjuvants with varying rates added to Glyphosate or paraquat on weeds such as Paddy Melons, Wild Radish, Serradella, Mint weed, Capeweed, Couch grass and Blue Lupin.
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To quantify the benefits pre-furrowing after pasture in a low rainfall area. Prefurrowing runs a point through dry soil to help rainfall entry.
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To compare the sprouting susceptibility of new and existing wheat and barley varieties.
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This project is being carried out across the South East Region to assess the role that Precision Agriculture (PA) can play in the region, what the most effective PA techniques are, and the role of PA in soil carbon management.
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To look at the economic benefits of varying inputs based on various technologies. To assess the technologies that have the best or most reliable outcome in varying situations over a 3-4 year period, and to assess what is happening at sites where soil manipulation has occured by looking at above ground yields and comparing with below ground soil … read more
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The focus of this project is to better determine the NRM impacts of immerging precision agricultural systems in WA, with particular reference to surface water management and sol health issues. The project will be implemented by one of the leading farming systems groups in Australia in the field of precision agriculture.
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The focus of this project is to better determine the NRM impacts of immerging precision agricultural systems in WA, with particular reference to surface water management and sol health issues. The project will be implemented by one of the leading farming systems groups in Australia in the field of precision agriculture.
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To compare the effects of using variable rates of nitrogen and phophorus on wheat yield.
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To compare the effects of variable phophorus and sowing rates on the wheat yields. To assess if remote sensing, using Crop Circle normalised difference vegetation index (NDVI) could be used to better assess in-crop nitorgen requirements.
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To assess the effect of using variable nitrogen rates on crop yields. To determine if nitrogen-rich strips can be used to better determine the need for in-crop nitrogen.
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To fine-tune the fertiliser requirement of yielding zones in different paddocks.
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The mapping of soil pH and nutrients across a paddock enables landholders to accurately determine application rates of lime and fertiliser. This can reduce the need for blanket applications, which are both time-consuming and expensive.
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To assess the usefulness of using historical yield data to predict future yields and adjust fertiliser rates according to production zones.
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To discuss prediction of growing season and crop yields in southern Australia.
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To promote the adoption of Hard wheat varieties that are preferred by Australia’s premium export markets.
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To assess broad bean root nodulation success.
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Evaluate the efficacy of chaff lining as a weed seed management tool within the Northen Agri Group in the Geraldton port zone
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To show grain producers how differnet post seeding soil levelling treatments and tillage implement design/specification affect seed placement at sowing time.
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This project looked at the long-term effect of P rates on crop production in the APZ.
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To identify whether spraying for leaf rust in wheat will give an economic yield benefit.
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To evaluate herbicide options for difficult to control weeds in chickpeas.
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To screen herbicide options for crop safety and problem weed control in Chickpeas.
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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 compare the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicide mixtures for 'hard to control' broadleaf weeds in chickpeas.
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To compare the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicide mixtures for 'hard to control' broadleaf weeds in chickpeas.
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To compare the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicide mixtures for 'hard to control' broadleaf weeds in chickpeas.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas. Specifically Spiny Emex.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas. Specifically Mexican Poppy.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas.
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To screen alternative options for problem weed management in chickpeas. Specifically Slender Celery (Cyclospermum leptophyllum) and Common Sowthistle.
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To investigate the effects of seeding rates (plant density) on grain yield and quality in four barley varieties at three locations (Berriwillock, Birchip and Rupanyup).
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To investigate the effects of seeding rates (plant density) on grain yield and quality for four wheat varieties at three locations (Berriwillock, Birchip and Rupanyup).