To investigate the idea of Pasture Cropping (PC), which involves seeding a crop into an existing summer-active pasture stand without killing the pasture.

• To investigate posture cropping - involving seeding an annual winter active species (peas) into an existing summer-active perennial pasture stand (kikuyu).

To conduct ground truthing for the Pastures from space program, which provides estimates of pasture growth rate during the growing season by mean of remote sensing.

• To investigate the effect of different types of inoculant on nodulation and yield in field peas grown in KI conditions.

• To participate in a farm tour in Tasmania and learn about the Topoclimate project, which provides very detailed soil and microclimate mapping which will enable producers to pick their best-bet options for improved farming practices and identify options for value adding and product diversification.

The mapping of soil pH and nutrients across a paddock enables landholders to accurately determine application rates of lime and fertiliser. This can reduce the need for blanket applications, which are both time-consuming and expensive.

To assess broad bean root nodulation success.

• To investigate the potential of preventative fungicide applications on wheat crops to provide longer protection and potential saving of yeild.

• To compare the efficacy of a range of foliar applied fungicides for eyespot control.
• To compare fungicide efficacy at two application timings.

To discuss PA management.

To investigate herbicide options on newly sown pasture crops at three sites.

The aim of this project was to assess parture herbicide tolerance at Charlton in 2000.

To discuss how to achieve a dense medic dominant pasture.

To discuss options for pasture management.

To measure the trade-off between medic pasture growth and yield of a following cereal crop, with different termination timing of the medic pasture.

To identify suitable pasture species for the SA Mallee.

Perennial pastures are being investigated for their potential fit in the Wimmera Mallee region.

To explore the use of perennial shrubs as a feed source for profitable and sustainable grazing systems in low-to-medium rainfall areas of hte Mallee.

To compare the performance in 2003 of 12 canola varieties suited to Mallee environments.

To compare two soil phosphorus (P) tests (Diffusive Gradient Thin Films (DGT) and Colwell P) for their prediction of crop responses to applied-P in farmer paddocks.

To discuss performance of wheat varieties in the 1997 season.

To identify safe options for using phenoxy herbicides on wheat displaying different maturity (short-, medium- and long-season).

To determine if inoculation with Penicillium bilaii will increase the availability of phosphate to wheat under Victorian Mallee soil and climatic conditions.

To assess the soil and fertiliser (external) P requirements of different crop types in low phosphorus environments.

To answer the question 'How much P should I apply in 2007?'

To investigate the possible interaction between time of sowing and the phosphorus requirement of the crop at two locations (Birchip and Murtoa).

To compare commercially available fertiliser on the performance of Schooner barley.

To provide advice on strategies for winter crops for 1997.

The aim of this trial was to assess zinc deficiencies in both cereals and pulses in the Sea Lake region.

To discuss planning for a successful cropping year.

To provide advice on planning for recovery in 1995.

To determine the most effective application timing of PGRs to two barley varieties, and at what yield potential their application is economical.

To determine whether Moddus Evo, applied with and without fungicide at different timings, influenced the level of lodging and head loss in Scope CL barley, and to compare its performance against other PGRs when applied at GS31.

To identify whether certain canola varieties are more sensitive to clethodim (Select®) at different timings and rates.

The aim of this trial was to assess the viability of polymer coated canola seed. 

To demonstrate if summer crops and wheat can be grown successfully when sown in winter and covered in biodegradable polymer films.

To monitor the growth of wheat and lentils grown under polymer film compared to natural conditions. The trial was also an investigation into the effect of time of removal of polymer film on yields. Weed emergence under the polymers compared to natural conditions was also observed.

To conduct three polymer trials. 

To investigate post-emergent herbicide options for the control of Wild Cabbage (Hare's ear mustard, Coringia orientalis) in lentils.

To investigate post sowing pre-emergent chemical control of ryegrass.

To discuss practical disease management issues in puluse crops.

To introduce and discuss root legion nematode.

To determine the effectiveness of using pre- and post-sowing, pre-emergent herbicides for the control of radish.

To investigate pre-sowing options for the control of group A resistant ryegrass.

To investigate pre-sowing options for the control of group A resistant ryegrass in wheat.

To investigate pre-emergent tifluralin mixes for the control of Group A resistant ryegrass.

To compare the sprouting susceptibility of new and existing wheat and barley varieties.

• To improve farmer confidence in precision agriculture using rapid whole farm variability analysis.
• To develop agronomic management options for within paddock variability.

To discuss prediction of growing season and crop yields in southern Australia.