Trial | Contributor Funding sources |
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Understanding strategic tillage practices on crop performance and soil properties for a shallow sandy duplex at YorkTo compare and showcase a range of strategic tillage options for amelioration of shallow sandy duplex soils (Sand over clay/gravel) and to assess their effectiveness at overcoming a range of soil constraints including topsoil water repellence and Compaction and increasing crop productivity over a period of 4-5 years. |
agVivo
GRDC |
2018 | York WA |
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Udon noodle wheat variety trial - East DalwallinuTo conduct a wheat variety evaluation. |
Liebe Group
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2007 | Xantippe WA |
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Understanding the Importance of N, P, K & S Interactions in Wheat Cropping SystemsTo investigate how nutrient interactions influence yield response. Specifically, if:
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Liebe Group
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2014 | Wongan Hills WA |
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Udon noodle wheat variety trial - WatherooTo conduct an evaluation of new and existing udon noodle wheat varieties. |
Liebe Group
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2007 | Watheroo WA |
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Urease inhibitorsTo determine the effectiveness of urease inhibitor products. |
West Midlands Group
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2014 | Warradarge WA |
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Understanding return on investment of sub-surface water management options for waterlogged areas in the Western Region (Albany Port Zone)This trial aims to assist growers in making informed decisions around the construction of sub-surface drainage to reduce the impacts of waterlogging on crop production and farm profitability. By 2024, 45% of growers whose properties are affected by waterlogging will have a good understanding of the yield benefits and time to return on investment of installation of on-farm sub-surface drainage and ability to implement on-farm. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
GRDC |
2023 | Tenterden WA |
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UAV rhizo summaryTo provide the UAV rhizo summary. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
GRDC |
2016 | South Stirlings WA |
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Using nitrogen applications to manage wheat canopyTo determine the response of wheat to different Flexi-N strategies at two seeding rates, i.e. canopy management. |
Liebe Group
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2009 | Pithara WA |
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Understanding return on investment of sub-surface water management options for waterlogged areas in the Western RegionUnderstanding return on investment of sub-surface water management options for waterlogged areas in the Western Region. This investment aims to assist growers in making informed decisions around construction of drainage to reduce the impacts of waterlogging on crop production and farm profitability. This will be achieved through grower participation in the planning, development, monitoring and maintenance of the drainage installation trial sites. Data (cost of implementation/ maintenance, water movement, establishment, biomass, yield etc.) from within the zone of influence of the drainage and outside this zone at each site will be collected |
South Coast Natural Resource Management Inc.
GRDC |
2021 | Neridup WA |
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Using soil wetter to improve crop establishment in the low rainfall zoneTo determine if a soil wetter, such as SE14, improves plant establishment in years with a dry start. |
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development WA
DPIRD WA GRDC |
2019 | Lace Grace, WA WA |
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Using long season wheats for increases in profits and grazing opportunitiesThere is growing interest from growers in southern Western Australia around the opportunities that long season wheats can provide them in a mixed or 100% cropping farming enterprise. The primary objective of this project is to demonstrate to growers the agronomic and enterprise fit and associated benefits of including a long season wheat into their rotation and to encourage the adoption through the farmer scale demonstrations and economic analysis The project will demonstrate time of sowing, best available varieties suited to the areas of the demonstration sites and season permitting, the opportunity for grazing without yield penalty. It is worth noting the 2020 season did not allow the opportunity to graze any of the demonstrations. The project will also provide practical guidelines or agronomic packages for production of long season wheat in the medium to high rainfall zones of South Western Australia. The key outcomes of this project are:
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Southern DIRT
GRDC |
2021 | Kojonup WA |
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Udon noodle wheat testing - Stage 4To evaluate new and existing udon noodle wheat varieties. |
Liebe Group
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2006 | Kalannie WA |
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Udon noodle wheat variety testingTo test future and existing Udon wheat varieties. |
Liebe Group
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2004 | Kalannie WA |
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Use of topdressed CAN in wheatTo establish the fit for calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) as a topdressed fertiliser in wheat in a low rainfall situation and on an N responsive site. |
Liebe Group
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2005 | Kalannie WA |
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Understanding the impact of strategic tillage practices on crop performance and soil properties for a deep yellow sand at GoomallingTo compare and showcase the broad range of strategic tillage options for amelioration of yellow sandplain soils and to assess their effectiveness at overcoming a range of soil constraints including non-wetting soil surface, compaction and subsoil acidity and increasing crop productivity. |
agVivo
GRDC |
2018 | Goomalling WA |
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Use furrows for sowing sub-tropical grassesTo determine whether successful establishment of sub-tropical grasses requires sowing into furrows. |
West Midlands Group
AWI MLA |
2009 | Gillingarra WA |
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Understanding sclerotinia in canolaTo provide information relating to managing sclerotinia stem rot in canola. |
Planfarm Pty Ltd
GRDC |
2014 | Geraldton WA |
Research organisaton
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Udon noodle wheat variety trial - MarchageeTo conduct an evaluation of new and existing wheat varieties with AH and APW classification. |
Liebe Group
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2008 | East Marchagee WA |
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Using Precision Agriculture and Soil Inoculants to Improve Crop performance and Grower Returns• To use farmer scale machinery to evaluate the benefits of adopting zone |
Corrigin Farm Improvement Group
GRDC |
2002 | Corrigin WA |
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Using Precision Agriculture to Improve Crop Performance and Grower ReturnsTo investigating if applying fertiliser according to productivity zones is more profitable than blanket applications of fertiliser across the whole paddock. We aimed to design trials to demonstrate to growers that matching fertiliser inputs to productivity zones will increase whole paddock profitability compared to blanket applications of fertiliser. We also aimed to use off the shelf tools (Silverfox/Sky Plan, Nulogic etc) that growers could access to enable them to follow our procedures to adopt VRT across the whole farm. |
Corrigin Farm Improvement Group
GRDC |
2006 | Corrigin WA |
Research organisaton
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Understanding and managing spatial variation in stored soil moisture for better crop management decisionsTo (i) improve the understanding of how soil moisture probes and Yield Prophet can be used to complement each other; (ii) increase the range of APSoil soil type selections in Yield Prophet by modifying existing soil types based on the probe data; (iii) provide growers with access to real-time soil moisture data and periodic Yield Prophet reports from soil types and cropping scenarios that are representative of their area; and (iv) cross-validate soil moisture probe data with Yield Prophet soil moisture modelling. |
Precision Agronomics Australia
GRDC |
2014 | Beacon WA |
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Understanding soil and water relationships for optimising crop management in variable seasonsTo increase grower and adviser understanding of: (i) tools available for better crop management decisions; (ii) soil water relationships and plant available water capacity (PAWC); and (iii) influence of seasonal conditions and PAWC on crop yield potential. |
Southern DIRT
GRDC |
2012 | Amelup WA |
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Understanding the barley leaf rust pathogen is the key to its successful managementTo present research information available on role of foliar fungicide mixtures with new chemistry against barley LR in a variety with known APR. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
GRDC |
2016 | Albany WA |
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Understanding and managing proposed different development stages of herbicide resistance in wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)To understand the stages of resistance development within wild radish populations and to develop strategies from a grower’s perspective for growing weed free crops in the presence of resistant radish. |
North East Farming Futures
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2012 | WA |
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Using fluid fertilisers as an alternative to granular fertilisersTo provide the farmers with calcareous soils that were P retentive, with an alternative to P fertilisers which were continually becoming locked-up, as well as an economical and effective method for the application of these fertilisers |
Southern Farming Systems
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2001 | Willaura VIC |
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Utilising row spacing and plant density to mange the canopy of faba bean cropsTo investigate the effect of light penetration and canopy structure on pod-set and grain yield. |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
AgVic GRDC |
2021 | Vite Vite North VIC |
Research organisaton
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Utilising Lontrel to control fumitory in lentilTo investigate the effectiveness of clopyralid in the control of fumitory with the new clopyralid tolerant lentil GIA Sire |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
GRDC |
2022 | Ultima VIC |
Research organisaton
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Utilising Metribuzin to control fumitory in lentilTo investigate the effectiveness of metribuzin in the control of fumitory with the new metribuzin tolerant lentil GIA Metro |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
GRDC |
2022 | Ultima VIC |
Research organisaton
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Urea volatilisationTo determine the extent of volatilisation loss of two nitrogen fertilisers (granular urea vs. liquid UAN) applied over a number of days at the end of tillering on a Wimmera grey clay soil (Marnoo) and Mallee clay loam (Birchip). |
Birchip Cropping Group
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2005 | Marnoo VIC |
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Use of crop sensors for determining N application during stem elongation in wheatTo determine if crop sensors can be used during stem elongation to determine N content of the plant and the need for applied N. |
Birchip Cropping Group
GRDC |
2010 | Lubeck VIC |
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Use of crop sensors for determining nitrogen application during stem elongation in wheatTo determine whether crop reflectance at particular wavelengths of light can be used during stem elongation to determine the need for applied nitrogen. |
Birchip Cropping Group
GRDC |
2008 | Lubeck VIC |
Research organisaton
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Use of crop sensors for determining nitrogen application during stem elongation in wheatTo determine whether crop reflectance at particular wavelengths of light can be used during stem elongation to determine N content of the plant and the need for applied N. |
Birchip Cropping Group
GRDC |
2009 | Lubeck VIC |
Research organisaton
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Using soil ameliorants to improve irrigated canola establishemntTo assess the efectiveness and persistence of soil ameliorants for irrigated canola establishment. |
Irrigated Cropping Council
GRDC |
2016 | Kerang VIC |
Research organisaton
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Utilising Lontrel to control barrel medic in lentilTo investigate the effectiveness of clopyralid in the control of barrel medic with the new clopyralid tolerant lentil GIA Sire |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
GRDC |
2022 | Kalkee VIC |
Research organisaton
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Utilising Metribuzin to control barrel medic in lentilTo investigate the effectiveness of metribuzin in the control of barrel medic with the new metribuzin tolerant lentil GIA Metro |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
GRDC |
2022 | Kalkee VIC |
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Using crop rotation to combat Group A resistant ryegrassTo evaluate the agronomic and economic benefits of using different rotations and management strategies to deal with Group A resistant ryegrass in a farming system. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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2006 | Jil JIl VIC |
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Using sowing direction and row spacing for weed management in the MalleeTo determine if sowing direction and row spacing can be used to influence grass weed populations and growth, and their impact on crop performance in the Mallee. |
Birchip Cropping Group
GRDC |
2015 | Jil JIl VIC |
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Using sowing direction and row spacing for weed management in the MalleeTo determine if sowing direction and row spacing can be used to influence grass weed populations and growth, |
Central West Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Jil Jil VIC |
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Using drones for the detection of crop pest damage in canolaTo investigate the feasibility of utilising image data, collected using UAVs, to make timely management decisions relating to slug damage in emerging canola. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Inverleigh VIC |
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Understanding wheat variety by disease management interactions in the Gippsland sub region1. Understanding wheat variety by disease management interactions in the Gippsland sub region. 2. To demonstrate the time of sowing of current and new varieties. 3. To assess fungicide treatments on various wheat varieties at key growth stages to evaluate fungicide performance to plan genetic disease ratings. |
Gippsland Ag Group
GRDC |
2023 | Gippsland Ag Research Farm VIC |
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Using organic amendments to replace bagged fertiliser - an update from GippslandTo demonstrate the effectiveness of two types of surface applied organic amendments – compost and chicken manure. |
Southern Farming Systems
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2013 | Forge Creek VIC |
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Using barley cultivars for non-herbicide control of grass weedsTo compare the competitive ability of new and existing barley varieties in the presence and absence of weeds. |
Birchip Cropping Group
GRDC |
2017 | Curyo VIC |
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Using flutriafol in combination with foliar fungicides for the control of yellow leaf spot and stem rustTo evaluate the effectiveness of up-front flutriafol and in-crop fungicides for controlling stem rust and yellow leaf spot. |
Birchip Cropping Group
BCG members FAR Australia |
2011 | Corack VIC |
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UAN - a better way to apply N to crops?To investigate whether liquid N as UAN is a better and more reliable source of N compared to using granular urea. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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2004 | Birchip VIC |
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UAN compatibility with herbicides and fungicidesTo repeat trials from 2004 to confirm confidence in findings that UAN can be used as an in-crop fertiliser in Victoria. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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2005 | Birchip VIC |
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Using precision farming tools in paddock scale trialsTo put into practice one of the key findings from the BCG research work over the last three years - 'high sowing rates in Silverstar wheat will decrease screenings' At the same time it was a good opportunity to test the results of small scale plot work in a real life situation on a large scale. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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2000 | Birchip VIC |
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Use of gibberellic acid to increase dry matter production of dual purpose wheat and pastureTo quantify the effects of ProGibb on dry matter production of dual purpose wheat and to assess the effects on subsequent plant recovery and wheat grain yield. |
Southern Farming Systems
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2007 | Cressy TAS |
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UNDERSTANDING PRODUCTION BENEFITS OF CLAY INCORPORATION AND THE ROLE OF ORGANIC MATTER IN SANDY SOILSTo gain an understanding of production benefits of clay incorporation and the role of organic matter in sandy soils. |
MacKillop Farm Management Group
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2014 | Wolseley SA |
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Understanding the risk of heat stress: what do we know about the likelihood and consequence?To investigate whether we could show any affect on field wheat yield after just one hot day. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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2011 | Urrbrae SA |
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Understanding zinc reactions in vertisolsTo improve predictability of growth responses to zinc from soil analysis. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC |
1993 | University of Adelaide SA |
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