Trial | Contributor Funding sources |
Year | Trial site |
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The use of zinc for flaxTo identifiy zinc deficiency in flax and treatment with zinc fertiliser. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1944 | Saddleworth SA |
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Bioassay of available trace metals from Australian soilsTo develop an assay for bioavailability of micronutrients in soils. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1952 | Sydney NSW |
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Trace element distribution in some South Australian red brown earthsTo explore relationships between the availability of trace elements in some South Australian soils. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1956 | Auburn NSW |
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Trace element concentrations in certain soils of the lower south-east of South AustraliaTo establish the micronutrient status of some South Australian soils. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1963 | Southeast, SA SA |
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Nutrient status of Queensland cracking claysTo establish native fertility of cracking clay soils in Queensland. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1966 | Willowvale QLD |
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Nutrient requirements of southern Wimmera soilsA review of the fertiliser requirements of different soil types in the region. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1971 | Wimmera VIC |
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Sampling and analytical errors in the estimation of copper, cadmium, zinc and lead in soilsTo establish soil sampling and analysis protocols for micronutrients. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1975 | Waite SA |
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Amount and distribution of molybdenum in a bag of molybdenized superphosphateTo investigate the distribution of molybdenum in molybdenum superphosphate and implications for fertiliser use. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1977 | Canberra ACT |
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Sensitivity of principal pasture and crop species to soil acidityTo present a review of trace element nutrition and the growth of crops and pastures in acid soils. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1979 | University of Adelaide SA |
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Routine procedures for determining copper, zinc, manganese and iron in plant materialsTo compare digestion methods for plant analysis. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1980 | Waite SA |
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Copper-zinc interactions in wheat, rye and triticaleTo compare growth responses of three cereals at low and high levels of zinc and copper. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1981 | Adelaide SA |
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Influence of temperature on readily extractable copper in soilsTo examine the influence of temperature on readily extractable copper in soils. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1981 | Adelaide SA |
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Tolerance of triticale, wheat and rye to copper and zinc deficiencyTo establish the relative tolerance of triticale, wheat and rye to zinc and copper deficiency at a range soil pH. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1982 | Adelaide SA |
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Nutritional disorders of grain sorghumTo present a handbook of diagnostic techniques for nutrient deficiencies and excesses in sorghum. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1987 | Glengallan QLD |
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Toxic concentrations of boron in South Australian barley cropsTo establish the occurrence of boron toxicity in barley crops in South Australia. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1987 | Auburn NSW |
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The occurrence and diagnosis of manganese toxicities and deficiencies in crops and pastures in NSW, International Symposium on Manganese in Soils and PlantsA short review of manganese in NSW Agriculture. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1988 | University of Adelaide SA |
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Trace elements in South Australian agricultureA review of trace element research in South Australia. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1988 | University of Adelaide SA |
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Extractable zinc in particle size fractions of soils from Western Australia and QueenslandThe zinc content of particle size fractions of 12 mainly zinc deficient soils was measured by extraction with three contrasting extractants. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1990 | Perth WA |
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Green manuring - a better way to fallow?To investigate some other types of legumes for their dry matter and suitability as green manure. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1993 | Lameroo SA |
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Itemised costing for a green manure / fallow using medics |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1993 | Birchip VIC |
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Management of rhizoctonia root rotTo find more reliable methods to control rhizoctonia. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1993 | Kinnabulla VIC |
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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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Pratylenchus neglectus (root lestion nematode)To introduce and discuss root legion nematode. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1994 | Birchip VIC |
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Wind erosion processes and controlTo discuss the process of wind erosion: how it occurs, what the liklihood of wind and rain fall is going to be, what control methods are available, and which is the best control method to use in a particular location. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1994 | Birchip VIC |
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Improving the productivity of sodic soils in the Wimmera and southern MalleeTo investigate how to improve the productivity of sodic soils in the Wimmera and southern Mallee. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1995 | Birchip VIC |
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Management of rhizoctonia root rotTo demonstrate the best methods to control rhizoctonia root rot |
Birchip Cropping Group
GRDC |
1995 | Kinnabulla VIC |
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Press wheels and harrows comparison trialTo show grain producers how differnet post seeding soil levelling treatments and tillage implement design/specification affect seed placement at sowing time. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1995 | Birchip VIC |
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The fate and transformations of zinc added to soilsTo develop a new extraction procedure for soil zinc. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1995 | Kalkee VIC |
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Fertiliser strategies for Mallee soils
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Birchip Cropping Group
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1996 | Walpeup VIC |
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Identifying key soil indicators for sustained agricultural productionTo identify key soil indicators for sustained agricultural production. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1996 | Walpeup VIC |
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Zinc speciation in soil solutions of VertisolEvaluate the chemical forms of zinc in the soil solutions of Vertisols used for cereal cropping. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
GRDC |
1996 | Toowomba QLD |
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Can we do conservation farming in the (marginal) cropping areas of western NSW?To present actual farming results from a large cropping program in the Condobolin area in central NSW. |
Central West Farming Systems
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1997 | Condobolin NSW |
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Wheat and barley on medicTo identify cultivation and fertiliser practices which reduce the incidence and damage caused by Pratylenchus. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1997 | Watchupga East VIC |
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Controlled traffic - is coming to a farm near youTo present information about controlled traffic farming. |
Central West Farming Systems
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1998 | Condobolin NSW |
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Controlled traffic drainage projectTo report on crop expansion and improved yields with reduced risk through the development of cheap and effective drainage techniques suitable for south west Victoria. |
Southern Farming Systems
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1998 | Gnarwarre VIC |
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High input cropping trialTo report on the high inupt cropping trial. |
Southern Farming Systems
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1998 | Gnarwarre VIC |
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What happens to fertiliser nitrogen?To determine what happens to pre-drilled N on southern Malle clay-loam soils. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1998 | Watchupga East VIC |
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Wheat and barley on medic (Pratylenchus trial)To determine the impact of root lesions nematode on wheat and barley production in the southern Mallee. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1998 | Horsham VIC |
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Biological control of crown rotTo 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. |
Central West Farming Systems
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1999 | Condobolin NSW |
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Brassica bio-fumigation - a demonstrationTo investigate the bio-fumigation effects of canola dn mustard varieties on root disease and a number of crop varieties. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1999 | Watchupga East VIC |
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Can mid-infrared diffuse reflectance analysis predict nutrient and micronutrient concentration in soils?To test mid infrared analysis to estimate micronutrient concentrations in soils. |
South Australian Research and Development Institute
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1999 | Eyre Peninsula SA |
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Cultivation practices and pre-sowing herbicides to control resistant ryegrass in wheatTo test a number of cultivation practies and pre-sowing herbicides to control resistant ryegrass in wheat. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1999 | Watchupga East VIC |
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High input cropping trialTo undertake an economic and agronomic evaluation of a high input treatment versus a district practice treatment. |
Southern Farming Systems
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1999 | Gnarwarre VIC |
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Pulse observation trial on raised bedsTo find a reliable high yielding and profitable pulse crop for the "high rainfall, cool climate" zone of southern Victoria and one which suits raised beds. |
Southern Farming Systems
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1999 | Gnarwarre VIC |
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Seeder trialTo drill 6kg/ha canola seed, plus 110 kg/ha MAP and 100 kg/ha urea. |
Southern Farming Systems
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1999 | Inverleigh VIC |
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South Australia raised bed experimentsTo determine whether raised beds would assist in waterlogging control and give higher crop returns. |
Southern Farming Systems
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1999 | Pooginagoric SA |
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Summer weed control optionsTo discuss summer weed control options. |
Birchip Cropping Group
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1999 | Charlton VIC |
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The farming systems trialTo develop profitable and sustainable farming systems for the high rainfall regions of Southern Australia. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
1999 | Gnarwarre VIC |
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Balliang controlled traffic raised bed agronomy projectTo 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. |
Southern Farming Systems
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2000 | Balliang VIC |
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Development of sustainable mixed farming systems for the high rainfall southern AustraliaTo identify the best rotation (or system) for the region, that will also prevent the degradation or loss of soil chemical, physical and biological characteristics. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2000 | Gnarwarre VIC |
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