Watchupga East VIC trials

To evaluate new and existing pulse (field peas, chickpeas & lentils) varieties and their suitability to the southern Mallee.

To compare new and existing wheat varieties and their suitability in the Mallee and Wimmera, either sown dry or after the break.

To quantify nitrogen leaf uptake when applying UAN with and without follow-up rain; and to determine the effect of streaming versus standard nozzles on nitrogen leaf uptake.

To measure the variation of extractable (labile) P in the crop row and inter row following drought affected cereals in 2006 & to investigate the removal of P in relation to yield.

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 demonstrate six different seeding machine set-ups sowing in stubble. This demonstration was used to compare different set-ups across two different rates of triflualin at a number of different sowing speeds.

To discuss fluid phosphorus fertilisers: how did they fare in Victoria in 2005?

To discuss options for pasture management.

To make farmers more aware of herbicide drift and the management practices which reduce the potential for drift to occur.

To determine which summer weed control method is most efficient and economical.

To determine if cereal wheat yields can be increased using X-tend® (polyolefin films) that have been developed for use in agriculture.

To discuss chickpea variety development.

To identify the most economical rate of phosphorus usage in a southern Mallee cropping system over time. 

To investigate whether skipped-row urea application at sowing can imporve nitrogen efficiency.

To improve the yield potential, adaptation and grain quality of field pea in southern Australia by breeding superior varieties for growers.

To present some good barley news from a season best forgotten.

To look at the carry-over effects and symptoms of Group B and C herbicides on different crop types.

To determine the potential carry over effects of Brodal on different canola varieties.

To discuss wheat variety developments.

The aim of this investigation was to use the cropping systems simulator APSIM to assess the impact of high levels of sodicity chlorine, electrical conductivity and boron on the growth and yield of a wheat crop (cv. Yitpi) grown in the BCG Systems Trial.

To investigate the effect of deep ripping and gypsum on root and plant growth of wheat, canola and lentils.

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

To compare the crop effect of two formulations of trifluralin – Triflur 480 (480 g/L active ingredient) and Crew (330 g/L active ingredient with slow release formulation). The work also included a demonstration of crop effect of trifluralin under dry- and wet sowing conditions.

To investigate the impact of seed dressings on foliar disease in malt barley in the central Mallee.

To raise the awareness of the carry-over or residual effect in alkaline soils of some herbicides on the following crop and show the visual phyto-toxic effects of these herbicides.

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

To investigate the effectiveness of BTH (benzothiadiazole) to increase a crops resilience to disease.

To demonstrate a new wheat herbicides Hussar® from Aventis, and Affinity® from CropCare for grass and broadleaf weed control.

The aim was to demonstrate a new cereal broadleaf weed herbicide 'Paragon' from Cyanamid

The aim of this trial was to investiage the best management practices for the production of Biscuit wheats. 

The aim of this trial was to investigate alternative chemicals for the control of ryegrass in wheat; and in broadleaf crops, canola, lentil and field pea.

To demonstrate growth of 10 different crops at the Birchip site.

The aim was to compare Barley fungicide seed dressing products. To measure seedling growth, establishment, disease control and yield.

To identify best management practices for the production of red lentils.

The aim was to investigate whether Atrazine has the effect of reducing disease incidence in TT canola.

The aim was to investigate as many possible factors which limit wheat yield.

To demonstrate the effectiveness of Cosmos seed dressing on canola for the control of insect pests such as wireworm and red legged earth mite.

To observe whether additions of a zinc based liquid fertiliser to a herbicide reduces the crop effect often seen when using broadleaf and grass herbicides in cereals.

The aim of this work was to test the robustness of current soil testing procedure

The aim was to investigate the performance of growth regulators in osmoprotectants to counteract the effects of water stress in plants.

To compare the performance of current and potential new lentil varieties under low rainfall Mallee conditions.

To compare wheat variety trial results in the Mallee region for the year 2000.

Working with 60 farmers, counts were carried out in three districts of South Australia to measure the effectiveness of different types of management on snail control.

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

The aim of this long-term trial is to investigate different soil management options to reduce the negative effect of sub-soil limitations on crop yield.

The aim of this trial was to determine the best options for controlling summer weeds using residual and knockdown herbicides with different adjuvants. 

The aim of this trial work was to determine whether there are differences in wheat varieties in tolerance to trifluralin. The work was carried out over three seasons (1998 to 2000).

To determine the suitability of ascochyta blight resistant entries in Victorian advanced testing for release as varieties.

The aim of this trial was to assess the screening capability of malting barley and silverstar wheat.