To determine whether a profit can be achieved from incorporating lime in the year it is applied.

To investigate the effect of a rotary spader and lime on the residual value of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer on a water repellent soil.

To investigate the influence of rate, application timing and soil type of the activity of Lure H20 as a pre-sow soil wetting agent in the cropping phase.

To identify the optimum sowing time for establishment of sub-tropical grasses to the east of Eneabba.

To demonstrate the effect of seeder type and operation on the efficacy and safety of pre-emergent herbicides in barley.

1. To quantify the survival and growth of alternative shrub species for grazing.
2. Determine how these shrub species respond to grazing by sheep, and what preferences animals show for the different species.

• To compare EverGol Prime, Vibrance and Tripower to Baytan T for loose smut control.
• To compare EverGol Prime compared to triazole seed treatments for rhizoctonia suppression.

To evaluate a range of seeding modifications or additions with the aim of improving crop establishment and yield on water repellent sandplain soil.

To evaluate the performance of crops (barley in 2009) when pasture cropped over different perennial species established on deep pale sands.

The main aims of this demonstration are to:

• Increase farmer knowledge about the N2O emissions made from fertiliser and legumes;  
• Reveal options available to reduce N20 emissions; and
• Provide information about nutrient use efficiency to maximise productivity.

To work out what are the most important factors affecting bait efficacy on small pointed snails.

To demonstrate new technologies to aassist with managing weeds in lentils.

The objective of this trial was to compare a commercial plant density for dual purpose and grain-only production with reduced rates
comparable to that used for early sowing in the UK.

The aim of this trial was to determine the effect of grazing (cutting) on grain yield of early sown wheat and triticale in comparison with uncut treatments.

To examine the effect of fodder cuts on grain yield of early sown wheat and triticale – Perth Tasmania

To test foliar fungicides trials for the management barley leaf diseases.

To examine the impact grazing at different stages of growth would have on dry matter, grain yield and stubble yield post harvest.
 
 

To quantify the drymatter potential of seven long season cereal crops before stem elongation is reached and to determine the impact on grain yield if heavy grazing occurs at GS31.

To test a range of canola varieties under very heavy blackleg pressure and to also determine the effect of fungicide treatment on yield and quality.

• To compare a commercial plant density for dual purpose and grain-only production with reduced rates comparable to that used for early sowing in the UK. A further aim of this study was to compare grain yields of early sown wheat with that sown at a more traditional time, May.
• The potential of early sown wheat and triticale for production of silage was also assessed.

To test the range of enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertilisers (EENFs) and liquid fertiliser strategies.

To assess the ability of some of the above techniques to significantly improve phosphorus fertiliser response.

To assess whether phosphorus utilisation can be enhanced through the use of liquids, compound fertilisers and slow release coated fertiliser options.
 

To develop a means of enhancing stubble breakdown using nutrient and microbial supplements prior to planting of the next crop.

The aim of this investigation was to develop a means of enhancing stubble breakdown using nutrient supplements prior to planting of the next crop.

To evaluate fungicide efficacy on Leaf Rust and Powdery Mildew in Baudin Barley.

To test the effectiveness of the two different forms of nitrogen, two nitrogen timings and two nitrogen dressings on yield and grain quality.

• To investigate the effectiveness of elemental sulphur in canola.
• To identify what percentage of the applied sulphur can be applied as fine (less than 250 micron) elemental sulphur without loss of grain yield or oil content.

To investigate the effectiveness of elemental sulphur in canola,

To investigate the effectiveness of elemental sulphur in canola, what percentage of the applied sulphur can be applied as fine (less than 250 micron) elemental sulphur without loss of grain yield or oil content.

To evaluate the cost effectiveness of strobilurin based fungicides on barley in the different climatic regions of southern Australia.

• To assess the value of a number of treatments in controlling slug numbers.
• To assess the impact of these treatments on canola yield. 

To compare early sown dual purpose wheat, barley, triticale and oat varieties for dry matter (DM) production, feed quality, recovery from grazing and grain yield.
 

To compare dry matter production, recovery and subsequent grain yield of 6 cereal varieties: wheat (Revenue), barley (Urambie, Henley and a French variety), triticale (Endeavour) and oats (Bass).

To investiage the dry matter potential of several types of annual cover and also of annual species that may fit well.
 

To compare 5 fertiliser application regimes commonly used in barley in a replicated trial.

To assess dual purpose wheat, triticale and oat varieties for dry matter production, recovery from grazing and grain yield.

The aim of this trial was to assess dual purpose wheat, triticale and oat varieties for dry matter production, recovery from grazing and grain yield.

To assess dual purpose wheat, barley, triticale and oat varieties for DM production, recovery from grazing and grain yield. Given that cereals have different rates of DM production, 

To determine:

• Which dual purpose cereal varieties respond favorably to Gippsland’s climatic conditions.
• Which new varieties may have commercialization potential.
• Which varieties are best suited to forage and grain production.

To assess dual purpose wheat, barley, triticale and oat varieties for DM production, recovery from grazing and grain yield. A further aim was to compare dry matter and feed quality of cereals with a tetraploid annual ryegrass used for over‐winter grazing prior to seed production.

• Which dual purpose varieties respond to Gippsland’s climatic conditions?
• Which new varieties may have commercialization potential?
• Which varieties are best suited to forage and feed grain production?

To determine:

• Which dual purpose varieties respond to Gippsland’s climatic conditions?
• Which new varieties may have commercialization potential?
• Which varieties are best suited to forage and feed grain production?
   

The aims of this trial were to:
• Compare early sown dual purpose wheat, barley, triticale and oat varieties for DM production, feed quality, recovery from grazing and grain yield.
• Compare DM and feed quality of cereals with a tetraploid annual ryegrass used for over-winter grazing prior to seed production.
• Assess the potential of canola for grazing and grain production.

To assess current wheat cultivars and breeding lines for dry matter production, recovery from grazing and grain yield.

To evaluate the grain potential of European canola types, in particular long season winter types for their suitability to the high rainfall regions of southern Autralia.

To evaluate forage varieties in a cropping system. 

To investigate using alternative crops in medium to high rainfall zone, and to collect more data to establish dry matter and production in these zones.