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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 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 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 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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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 broad bean root nodulation success.
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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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The aim of this project is for the Corrigin Farm Improvement Group (CFIG) to compare the profitability of a range of crop rotations, including chemical fallowing, on a medium textured, loamy soil type east of Corrigin. Gross returns are assessed both on an annual basis and on an accumulative multi-year basis.
This project was designed … read more
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To investigate the impact of sowing date on the performance of a range of pulse crops.
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To identify the key agronomic management requirements for increased productivity and profitability of pulses (field peas, chickpeas and lentils) under variable seasonal conditions on soils other than grey clays.
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To demonstrate the value of pulses.
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To verify that recommendations for maximum production in other pulse growing regions of SA are applicable under low rainfall conditions.
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To verify that recommendations for maximum production in other pulse growing regions of SA are applicable under low rainfall conditions.
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To answer relevant questions to improve break crop performance in integrated faming systems in the MRZ.
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This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.
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This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties; different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.
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To release high yielding and disease resistant field pea, chickpea, lentil and faba bean varieties which meet required quality standards through selection of varieties specifically suited to the soils and climate of the southern mallee region.
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This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.
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To report on the investigated the interaction between sowing date and sowing rate on the growth and yield of new lentil, field pea and chickpea cultivars. Information from these trials will form part of an agronomic package that will accompany the release of new cultivars.
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To evaluate new and existing pulse (field peas, chickpeas & lentils) varieties and their suitability to the southern Mallee.
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To evaluate the most profitable pulse varieties and their associated resistance to diseases faced in the higher rainfall zone of southern Australia.
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To provide growers with information about break crop options available to them.
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To report on pulse variety trials.
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To provide growers with information about break crop options available to them.
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To report on the use of pulses now and in the future.
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To test the vernalisation theory and answer questions around grazing management.
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This project aimed to assess the accuracy and precision of SBAS and PPP technologies across different farming tasks on farming properties using a range of GNSS positioning systems. In addition, this project conducted an economic survey of mixed farming enterprises throughout WA to collect data on the impact, benefits, and potential uptake of SBA… read more
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To evaluate a a range of Heritage seed winter feed options under specific local conditions
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To evaluate radish control in broadleaf lupins (Albus type).
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To investigate radish control in lentils.
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To compare yield at three row spacing’s (25, 50 and 75cm) and two seeding rates (20 and 40 kg/ha) when
sown early and late.
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To develop improved AB disease control management strategies through the use of fungicides.
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To develop improved AB disease control management strategies through the use of fungicides. The 2016 trials were aimed to assess new experimental fingicides alongside the current strategy and also include variations in fungicide application timings to improve disease control efficacy.
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To demonstrate a strategy to reduce the risk of frost and heat shock damage.
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Sheep are an integral part of low-medium rainfall mixed farming systems across southern Australia and they account for 23% of Australia’s total livestock emissions. Apart from the contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, the energy lost as methane represents a significant inefficiency in sheep production systems. Therefore, main… read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
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Crown rot (CR), which is caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum
(Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region.
Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can significantly affect their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
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Crown rot (CR), which is caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum
(Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region.
Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can significantly affect their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
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Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp),
remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal
varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant impact on their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp),
remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal
varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant impact on their
relative yield in the presence of this disease.
… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant effect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease. This experiment was one of… read more
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Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant effect on their relative yield when the disease is present.
This exper… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to the production of winter cereals in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot which can have a significant impact on their relative yield in the presence of this disease. This experiment was … read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR) caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant affect on their relative yield in the presence of this disease.
This experiment w… read more
Aims:
Crown rot (CR), caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), remains a major constraint to winter cereal production in the northern grains region. Cereal varieties differ in their resistance to crown rot, which can have a significant impact on their relative yield in the presence of this disease. This experiment was one of… read more
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To provide information about the reliability of pulse crops in central NSW.
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To evaluate the impact of residual herbicide strategies in winter cereals for fleabane management in the spring and summer.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in chickpeas.
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To screen a range of winter crop herbicides for residual efficacy in wheat.
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To determine whether Ally applied during the previous winter would have an effect on pulse and canola production the following year.
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To evaluate the impact of residual herbicide strategies in winter cereals for fleabane management in the spring and summer.
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To evaluate the impact of residual herbicide strategies in winter cereals for fleabane management in the spring and summer.
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To evaluate the impact of residual herbicide strategies in winter cereals for fleabane management in the spring and summer.
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To evaluate the impact of a range of in-crop winter residual herbicides for control of spring and summer germinating awnless barnyard grass.
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To examine the impact of crown rot on yield and grain quality in 22 barley, six durum and 34 bread wheat entries across two sowing times at Tamworth in northern NSW in 2014.
Crown rot, caused predominantly by the fungus Fusarium pseudograminearum (Fp), is a major constraint to winter cereal (wheat, barley and durum) production in th… read more
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To examine differences in zinc efficiency between chickpea cultivars.
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To show the importance of soil testing, and linking this with applying the right nutrients.
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To investigate responses to potassium and nitrogen in wheat. Wheat yeild and grain quality can be limited if either of these macro nutrients is in short supply.
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To examine the response of 12 commercially relevant barley cultivars and four fast developing wheat varieties at three sowing dates in southern NSW.
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This trial was designed to test whether wheat growing on soil with low K levels will benefit from K application enabling it to make full use of applied N during the crop growth cycle. High yield potential crops in the area have shown decreased rigidity in foliage and tillers, with low Cu status suspected. Uptake of Cu can be influenced by rapid … read more
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To investigate how new wheat genotypes respond to sowing times and environments in the Central Agricultural Region.
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This research is questioning if placing immobile nutrients deeper into the soil can increase grain yield.
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To manage risk through variable rate technology using different inputs over variable soil types and testing the use of Yield Prophet to match plant available water and nutrition with modelling of climatic conditions, knowing that we can have unpredictable finishes to seasons.
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To further evaluate variable rate sowing as a tool to improve profitability in low rainfall upper EP farming systems, this broad acre trial
began in 2008 and has continued through to 2010.
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To manage risk through variable rate technology using different inputs over variable soil types and testing the use of Yield Prophet to match plant available water and nutrition with modelling of climatic conditions, knowing that we can have unpredictable finishes to seasons.
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To provide early feed for stock in autumn, a time of year when pastures haven’t established properly, and get ewes and lambs out of the confinement feedlot and onto good quality feed as soon as possible.
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To investigate wheat varieties suitable to adapt to seasonal variability.
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To see how the commonly grown varieties with a range of maturities respond to seasonal conditions, soil type and sowing time, i.e. to evaluate how they can best fit into the farming system.
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In this series of experiments, we have quantified the extent of yield loss displayed in a number of commonly grown winter cereal varieties in southern New South Wales across four years.
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To investigate if retained open pollinated seed which is smaller than commercially available seed is less productive than new seed, and if grading or increasing seed rates can compensate.