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For canola to be a sustainable, long-term break crop option for low rainfall farmers, low risk management systems need to be investigated. This project was undertaken to identify strategies that minimise the risk of canola production in the low rainfall zone. This will improve the long term profitability of canola in low rainfall farming systems… read more
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To identify strategies that minimise the risk of canola production in the low rainfall zone.
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This project was undertaken to identify strategies that minimise the risk of canola production in the low rainfall zone. This will improve the long term profitability of canola in low rainfall farming systems.
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To demonstrate the production risks associated with sowing different length maturity wheat varieties at different times.
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To determine the most cost effective approach to managing inputs for wheat production in a low rainfall cropping environment.
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To report on the role and management of high density legume break crops in dryland dropping rotations.
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To quantify the impact of stubble on the extent, severity and duration of frost and determine its effect on canopy temperature and grain yield.
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To discuss root disease potential for the coming year.
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To quantify wheat yield loss in response to root lesion nematode (Pratylenchus quasitereoides) population size, by using a unique population gradient which has been set up as a result of host-crop varieties and nitrogen treatments over the 2018 and 2019 growing seasons.
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To assess the impact of full inversion mouldboard ploughing and partial inversion rotary spading on soil repellance, crop growth and grain yield using large scale on-farm trials.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages.
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To compare fallow and termination timing treatments of legumes on biomass and grain production (2014), and their impact on sowing-time, soil nitrogen and water, and subsequent yield and quality of cereal sown the following season (2015).
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Controlling barley grass in upper EP farming systems is becoming a major issue for growers, due to the development of herbicide resistance and delayed weed emergence. Management options other than herbicides need to be considered to address the issue for long-term sustainability. One of the best bets for cultural control of barley grass in-crop … read more
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This demonstrations was conducted for three significant reasons.
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To investigate row spacing and sowing rates on crop yield and quality.
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To demonstrate the effects of lentil rolling at five different timings: with rolling post sowing/pre-emergence as the control.
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The aim of the competition is to see which team produces the highest gross margin crop (not necessarily the highest yielding crop) against a background of uncertain input and grain prices and unknown growing season rainfall.
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To summarise the results from this three-year cycle of the Rural Finance Crop Challenge competition.
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To investigate regional risk and management tactics for RWA.
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To examine rygrass control in barley using pre-emergent herbicides.
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To measure if the period of residual ryegrass control can be extended using PSPE treatments.
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To test the accuracy of ryegrass mapping using satellite imagery.
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Ryegrass management is one of the key drivers of profitability in Lower Eyre Peninsula (LEP) cropping systems, and herbicides have recently been used as the main strategy for control. The intensification of cropping rotations and a decrease in livestock in farming systems has increased pressure on herbicides, resulting in the development of herb… read more
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The aim of this project (SAGIT S914) was to:
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To demonstrate Sakura’s commercial fit for efficacy on barley grass and yield compared to the grower’s standard treatment in wheat.
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To compare crop safety of Sakura on two barley varieties (Hindmarsh and Scope) sown at different depths.
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(i) To compare the tolerance of lentils to Sakura with other herbicides; (ii) to evaluate the tolerance of lentils to Sakura combinations with other herbicides.
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To demonstrate the crop safety and efficacy of Sakura 850WG pre-emergent herbicide on barley grass (Hordeum leporinum) in wheat compared to commercially available herbicides.
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To report on yield variability maps and yield estimates at farm, field and site level. Agrecon is currently extending the application of satellite imagery to broadacre crop production.
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To determine the effect that nitrogen applied to a barley crop that ‘hayed off’ has on wheat sown in the subsequent season.
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To Investigate; -The impact of different stubble treatments (burning, cultivation or standing stubble) imposed towards the end of the fallow have on the yield of wheat and barley. -Evaluate any varietal responses within crop spiecies to the impact of the different stubble treatments.
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To investigate the impact of different stubble treatments (burning, cultivation or standing stubble) imposed towards the end of the fallow have on the yield of wheat and barley, and evaluate any cultivar responses within crop species to the impact of the different stubble treatments.
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Trial aimed to investigate the impact that different stubble treatments imposed towards the end of the fallow have on the establishment and yield of canola.
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To determine the carryover benefit of seed dressings for soilborne diseases in the eastern wheatbelt.
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To report on seed quality, nitrogen, screenings and black point in wheat and barley.
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The technical objective is to develop PGP traits that:
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To compare different seed treatments in wheat for protection against disease and cost effectiveness.
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To assess the impact of commercially available seed treatments on wheat yield and quality.
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To look at Zorro (barley) and Hombre (wheat) ersus standards and to look at plant numbers, aphid and disease control.
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To investigate the potential non-chemical options for managing barley grass in a crop is increasing crop competition by reducing row spacing and increasing sowing rate.
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To investigate the potential non-chemical options for managing barley grass in a crop is increasing crop competition by reducing row spacing and increasing sowing rate.
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To investigate the potential of non-chemical options for managing barley grass in a crop is increasing crop competition by reducing row spacing and increasing sowing rate.
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To measure the effect of improved early vigour and production of hybrid triazine tolerant canola, compared to a standard open pollinated variety, on grain yield and quality.
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This project will demonstrate to growers the most profitable tyned seeding system for improved cereal crop establishment on medium to heavy textured soils in the eastern wheatbelt. This will be achieved by establishing a trial site to assess a range of furrow closing options (4) and down force pressures (2) over two years to account… read more
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To present a review of trace element nutrition and the growth of crops and pastures in acid soils.
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To explore the field performance of foliar fungicides for control of STB.
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To examine aspects of disease control in wheat.
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To look at Serenade Prime as product to increase marketable potatoes and uniformity in tuber size through two applications during the growing season.
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To determine how serradella performs when introduced to a sub tropical pasture stand.
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To quantify the effect of paddock stubble management and weed burden during the summer fallow on crop available soil water, nutrients and yield.
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To test whether sheep grazing in no-till systems damages soil and reduces crop yields.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To assess the impact of sheep grazing on crops, stubbles, soil structure, water dynamics and crop yield.
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To determine the impact of sheep grazing on stubbles during the summer fallow period on soil properties, crop resources and growth under no-till, controlled traffic cropping with strict weed control.
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To determine whether adjustments need to be made to a range of decision support systems (DSSs) to quantitatively account for the effect of gravel on inputs such as fertilisers, lime, pesticides and herbicides.
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To discuss six seasons of the Farming System Trial in the southern Mallee.
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To evaluate the effectiveness of skip row spacing of wheat in a medium to low rainfall environment.
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To demonstrate the production and associated economic benefits from ameliorating soil acidity over the long term.
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To identify and retest historic pH monitoring sites from previous publicly funded projects.
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To identify and retest historic pH monitoring sites from previous publically funded projects.
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To identify and retest historic pH monitoring sites from previous publically funded projects.
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The aim of this long-term trial is to investigate different soil management options to reduce the negative effect of sub-soil limitations on crop yield.
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To look at the following soil amelioration treatments on water repellent pale sand:
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To assess the effectiveness of a range of soil ameliorants.
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To provide information about soil biology in farming systems.
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To investigate the potential of biological and organic matter inputs to increase soil water storage, target long-term yield increases and soil health and structure improvements.
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Identifying if the increase in soil organic matter content could be beneficial for improving soil water holding capacity, increasing nutrient supply.
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Work conducted by Clive Kirkby (CSIRO) has investigated the feasibility of increasing soil carbon levels with the use of balanced amounts of nutrients and incorporation of stubble.
The overall aim of the project was to raise awareness of farmers about how they can reduce green house gas emissions, sequester soil carbon and make improve… read more
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To assess the impact of the 2006 drought on soil resources of the Mallee region, and to identify preventative means for soil stabilization.
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To improve the physical and chemical condition of an acidic loam over clay soil.
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To answer the questions:
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To use PA maps to indentify and sample soil zones within a paddock. To identify potential soil specific nitrogen responses within paddocks
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To determine whether raised beds would assist in waterlogging control and give higher crop returns.
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To examine varieties of industrial hemp
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To examine barley varieties in the South East
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This study serves to identify the crown rot risk to the industry and link with research on rotation impacts and grower practice at a whole-paddock scale.
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A total of 87 paddocks were surveyed as a part of a longitudinal study of soil- and stubbleborne diseases in southern NSW (sNSW) farming systems. Particular emphasis has been placed on the soil-borne disease, crown rot.