To develop an assay for bioavailability of micronutrients in soils.

To help put the grower in the best possible position to make decisions on the need for, and timing of budworm control.

To determine the most cost effective herbicide in wheat (Meering) to control the most common weeds found in the Southern Mallee/northern Wimmera

To compare a number of different products used to control diseases in barly in the southern Mallee and norther Wimmera.

To determine the most cost effective herbicide in wheat (Meering) to control the most common weeds found in the southern Mallee/northern Wimmera.

To determine the best technique for controlling brome grass in wheat and barley.

To determine the most effecient herbicide options for controlling barley grass and brome grass in wheat and barley.

To determine whether late sown cereal crops reqire higher rate of P.

This research aims to evaluate all new varieties in the NVT program.

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.

To investigate the bio-fumigation effects of canola dn mustard varieties on root disease and a number of crop varieties.

To discuss breeding approaches to improving seeding establishment of wheat.

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. 
 

To evaluate the yield potential of Victorian stage 4 trial barley varieties.

To determine whether vegetative response of genotypes to boron can mimic the genotypic yield responses to boron in the field.

To confirm whether the parameter chosen to identify efficient germplasm is adequate, or otherwise, a sub-set of genotypes from the solution culture screening are evaluated against B-efficiencies derived from the field.

The aim was to compare broadcasting as a sowing method with the conventional method of sowing.

• To determine whether the chemical 'Cycocel' is effective at reducing the lodging tendency of barley.
• To measure the effect of 'Cycocel' on barley yield and grain quality.

The aim of this report was to assess differing barley varieties in varied growing environments.

• To demonstrate effectiveness of controlled traffic in the more traditional high rainfall cropping ares of Western Victoria.
• To compare controlled traffic, raised beds and conventional flat cropping methods.

To develop molecular markers for Zn efficiency.

To compare control options for Brome grass in wheat and barley.

To evaluate the response of eighteen barley lines for grain yield, grain quality and malting quality to changes in soil pH (due to liming).

• To evaluate the ability of two different growth regulators over a range of rates and timings to reduce crop height, and therefore reduce the problem of lodging in barley.
• To assess the potential yield and or protein variation following a single application of growth regulators. 
   

• To determine the effect of growth regulators on plant height and lodging tendency.
• To measure the effect of growth regulators on grain yield and grain quality.

To assess the value of an insecticide programme on the control of barley yellow dwarf virus in wheat. 

To compare control options for Brome grass in wheat and investigate two new options – Clearfield wheat technology and Atlantis herbicide.

To examine how three different plant populations  and  different  nitrogen-timing strategies influence the structure and yield of the barley crop canopy.

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.

To assess both yield and grain quality responses to a number of foliar fungicide products.

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. 

To compare the performance of seven barley varieties in a Mallee environment (Berriwillock).

To assess a number of commercial barley varieties for yield and grain quality.

To investigate and identify potential new malting varieties for Victorian growers.

To evaluate the timing of insecticide treatments on deterring aphids from feeding on newly sown wheat and how this impacts on final wheat yield and to evaluate the use of an insecticide seed dressing to give early aphid control.

To determine yield and quality benefits from irrigation of high value grain legumes. Further studies will determine the most appropriate timing of irrigation.

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

To conduct an on-farm chick-pea demonstration.

To examine the value of canopy management in the Mallee environment.

To examine the value of canopy management in the Wimmera environment.

• To test responses of barley to a range of fungicide disease control regimes using two different timings of the foliar fungicide Bumper and the in-furrow fertilizer treatment impact.
• To determine which fungicide strategies are optimum for use on barley
• To compare the responsiveness of various barley varieties to different fungicide regimes

To test of barley varieties on acid soils.

To report on barley variety and agronomy trials conducted at many of the CWFS sites.

To assess the yield and quality of a number of barley varieties in the medium rainfall zone.

To evaluate a number of commercial and experimental barley varieties for yield and grain quality.

The aim of this trial is to evaluate the timing of insecticide treatments and the use of insecticide seed dressings on deterring aphids from feeding on newly sown wheat.

To test the accuracy of alkaline and acid tests on soil labs.