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This work estimates greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from grain production systems for different regions of NSW. Data used for analysis was based on DPI gross margins and validated at grower forums in Wagga Wagga and Harden in the southern region.
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To assess the impact of variable rate application of MAP fertilizer.
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To report on testing, monitoring and calculations that are designed to make decisions which minimise
risk and maximise returns.
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To consider how the system choices in the BCG farming systems trial over the past eight years would play out with likely 2008 prices, and to highlight some of the consistent lessons that can be applied on-farm, to farming systems change in 2008.
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To evaluate whether Apron XL improves crop establishment, root development and yields in field pea crops by protecting seedlings against the early effects of root diseases.
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To identify the most profitable rate of nitrogen (N) fertiliser presents a challenge to dryland farmers.
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To see whether green manure a viable management option (in terms of maintenance of ground cover and other agronomic benefits) as we know that terminating cover crops will result in 100% seed set control providing that the crop is effectively killed at an appropriate time.
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To determine whether lentils are an option in the Central West.
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To evaluate the response of canola to low fertiliser inputs
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To sxamine the effectiveness of seed dressings for overcoming zinc deficiency in durum wheat.
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This trial seeks to test the Yield Prophet tool to determine its relevance and usefulness to growers of the West Midlands region in determining most efficient and effective nitrogen strategy.
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To compare different blackleg control measures in canola.
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To assess the interaction between clay rate and incorporation methods to overcome soil water repellence and improve crop establishment and productivity.
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To compare the performance of a number of foliar fungicides in barley.
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To compare the performance of a number of foliar fungicides in wheat.
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To assess what clay rich subsoil application rates are required for overcoming soil water repellence and how this interacts with method of incorporation.
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The aims of these experiments were to determine:
• the potential effect of natural enemies on insect pests
• any long-term effects from insecticide seed treatments on natural enemies
• any differences in natural enemies and pest distribution.
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To assess the impact of deep ripping and spading on crop yield across three different soil types near Quairading, WA.
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To assess the impact of using foliar fungicides for controlling leaf disease in Kellalac wheat.
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To assess the impact of using foliar fungicides for controlling leaf disease in Kellalac wheat.
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The aim of the trial is to identify the best nitrogen timing and rate in order to maximize profits for the widely grown cultivar Kellalac, in the local higher rainfall conditions of southern Victoria.
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The overall objective is to determine the influence of strobilurin fungicide application on the nitrogen requirement for malting barley.
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The demonstration undertaken at four on-farm sites seeks to test the Yield Prophet tool to determine its relevance and usefulness to growers of the West Midlands region in determining the most efficient and effective nitrogen strategy.
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To assess the impact of deep ripping on crop yield in a gravelly loam soil type near Muradup, WA.
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To assess the impact of deep ripping on crop yield across varying sites on a farm near Nyabing, WA.
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To assess the impact of deep ripping on crop yield in different soil types and production zones near Beverley, WA.
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To test the Yield Prophet tool to determine its relevance and usefulness to growers of the West Midlands region in determining the most efficient and effective nitrogen strategy.
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To discuss the profitability of farming enterprises.
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To test the efficacy of a range of experimental (unregistered) foliar fungicides against the above strategy in controlling blackspot in field pea in three major production areas of South Australia.
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To test the efficacy of a range of experimental (unregistered) foliar fungicides against the above strategy in controlling blackspot in field pea in three major production areas of South Australia.
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To evaluate the effect of the application of different trace elements and different stubble management on the incidence of yellow leaf spot in a wheat on wheat crop.
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To increase grower awareness of: the current status of soil acidification and the associated causes and impacts and associated need to address of soil acidification via the ongoing application of agricultural lime.
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To increase grower awareness of: the current status of soil acidification and the associated causes and impacts and associated need to address of soil acidification via the ongoing application of agricultural lime.
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To increase grower awareness of: the current status of soil acidification and the associated causes and impacts and associated need to address of soil acidification via the ongoing application of agricultural lime.
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To increase grower awareness of: the current status of soil acidification and the associated causes and impacts and associated need to address of soil acidification via the ongoing application of agricultural lime.
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To demonstrate whether Atrazine (alone or in combination with Select) can assist in the control of ryegrass.
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To investigate a range of rates and timings of foliar fungicide to try to reduce the impact of aerial blackleg.
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To present a review of soil fertility and fertiliser requirements of different Australian soils.
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This trial evaluates the varieties with a fungicide programme to determine the yield response of the varieties to controlling foliar leaf diseases against a control of no fungicide.
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To determine the amount and availability of N from wheat stubble under varying stubble management practices over three cropping seasons.
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To report on bacterial blight in field pea.
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To investigate the effect of various combinations of nitrogen, phosphorus fertiliser on grain yield.
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To investigate the effect controlled traffic and shallow raised beds has on soil structure and grain yields/quality on a Balliang sandy loam overlying a clay loam.
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A series of trials were set up in 2013 at our Inverleigh and Westmere sites to evaluate a range of commercially available varieties of barley that are either grown for malt, grown for feed or varieties that have the potential to be grown for yield but could still be accepted as malt at receivals.
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To improve grower productivity and industry sustainability through the successful adoption of improved barley cultivars through the development of improved agronomy practices and packages for new and current varietal releases and by aligning production with market and industry requirements.
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To assess the yields of a range of agronomic treatments on barley varieties at different sites.
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To assess the yield of a range of agronomic treatments on barley varieties
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To assess the yield of a range of agronomic treatments on barley at several sites.
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To assess the yield of a number of agronomic treatments on barley varieties.
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To investigate barley varietal performance across two row spacings, 225mm (9 inch) and 350mm (14 inch).
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To investigate barley varietal performances under various seeding rates and the influence of annual ryegrass.
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To provide growers with the tools needed to adopt site-specific weed management (SSWM) strategies as a result of a commercially viable weed ID and mapping system being demonstrated.
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To examine the value of canopy management in the Mallee environment.
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To examine the value of canopy management in the Wimmera environment.
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To look at canopy management in malting barley.
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To examine how three different plant populations and different nitrogen-timing strategies influence the structure and yield of the barley crop canopy.
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To assess the timing of fungicide application to determine the optimal time of application to minimise disease pressure and to assess the role of triticonazole as a seed dressing to minimise the affect of foliar diseases on barley.
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To determine the effect grazing barley has on grain yield.
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To determine the most effecient herbicide options for controlling barley grass and brome grass in wheat and barley.
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The GRDC Stubble project aims to improve farm profitability while retaining stubble in farming systems on upper Eyre Peninsula (EP). Weed control in stubble retained systems is an issue with reduced herbicide efficacy due to higher stubble loads especially for pre-emergence herbicides. Current farming practices have also changed weed behaviour w… read more
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The GRDC ‘Maintaining profitable farming systems with retained stubble - upper Eyre Peninsula’ project aims to improve farm profitability while retaining stubble in farming systems on upper Eyre Peninsula (EP). Weed control in stubble retained systems can be compromised where herbicide efficacy is limited due to higher stubble loads, especia… read more
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To study the interaction of cereal type and variety and seeding rate on crop yield and grass suppression on a known weedy site.
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To assess the effect of an early grazing on grain quality parameters.
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To assess the effect of a nuber of different growth regulators over a rang of dates and timings on crop height and lodging in barley. To evaluate the effect of growth regulators on grain yield and protien.
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To evaluate the potential of combining summer-growing perennial grasses with a cereal in a pasture cropping system in the Mallee.
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To investigate the irrigation water requirements of a barley crop and the impact that plant density, nitrogen (N), irrigation
intensity and waterlogging have on grain yield and quality, water use and water productivity.
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To evaluate fungicide management strategies for the control of leaf rust in barley and the impact on yield and grain quality.
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To test of barley varieties on acid soils.
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To calculate the incremental benefit of irrigation to barley to maximise water use efficiency and determine the growth stage to cease irrigation.
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To compare the competing demands of timeliness of sowing versus sowing to maximise establishment (deep versus dry sowing, or waiting for adequate rainfall later in the season).
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To generate independent information for growers about newly released barley crop varieties.
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To report on barley variety and agronomy trials conducted at many of the CWFS sites.
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To compare the performance of new and existing barley varieties and the influence of sowing time
on crop performance.
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This research aims to evaluate all new varieties in the NVT program.
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To compare the performance of new and existing barley varieties in the Wimmera and Mallee.
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To determine varietal performances under various seeding rates and the ability of barley varieties to compete with annual ryegrass.
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To evaluate a number of commercial and experimental barley varieties for yield and grain quality.
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To evaluate a number of varieties that are either commercially available of close to commercial release that
may be suitable for the growing conditions the south east of Victoria.
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To assess the yield of a range of barley varieties.
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To assess the yield of a range of barley varieties.
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To assess the range of barley varieties available.
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To assess the yield of a range of barley varieties at several sites.
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To investigate and identify potential new malting varieties for Victorian growers.
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To compare barley yield and quality with no fungicide application (Treatment 1) to barley yield and quality with fungicide application (Treatment 2) (Table 1). Treatment 2, fungicide application, mimics standard practice in the South East.
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To compare barley yield and quality with no fungicide application (Treatment 1) to barley yield and quality with fungicide application (Treatment 2) (Table 1). Treatment 2, fungicide application, mimics standard practice in the South East.