1996 trials

Evaluate the chemical forms of zinc in the soil solutions of Vertisols used for cereal cropping.

To compare a number of differenc zinc products applied to an Ouyen wheat crop.

To determine if new and existing varieties of wheat vary in tolerance to commonly used herbicides.

To demonstrate the benefits of applying phosphorus and nitrogen to wheat in cereal-leume rotations on sodic soils in the southern Mallee.

To evaluate improved vetches for cereal farming systems.

To identify narbon bean varieties suitable for the Mallee and Wimmera.

To compare new and old varieties of crops in a demonstration trial.

To discuss 1996 - the year that was.

To examine the scope for using soil tests to more effectively allocate phosphorus fertiliser expenditures between paddocks and through time.

To examine the relationship between chlorsulfuron application and crop zinc nutrition and root growth.

To establish the compatibility of a broad range of commonly used agricultural chemicals in association with rhizobial inoculants an dgrain legume seed.

To improve the soil structure of sodic soils using gypsum and tillage techniques.

To assess the impact of seed zinc content on vegetative growth and zinc uptake of Brassica napus and B. juncea.

To determine tolerance, resistance and management strategies for root lesion nematode.

To investigate pulse crops for Central Western NSW.

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

To provide advice on strategies for winter crops for 1997.

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

To establish the importance of manganese and zinc to pea yield decline.

To observe the effects that pasture species, length of the pasture phase and management have on the nitrogen cycle.

To determine whether differences exist in the uptake of nitrogen between three commonly grown wheat varieties.

To investigate (as part of a larger trial) where the nitrogen requirements of wheat.

To discuss mouse management options.

To determine the residual effectiveness of Mo fertiliser  for maximum clover ley grown on  grey sand/ gravel

To extend work carried out in 2003 (converting rainfall into dollars) and investigate the effect of rainfall on farm gross income in the southern Mallee and Wimmera.

To discuss making fertiliser decisions: does topdressing nitrogen results in higher screenings?

To (over a number of years and different seasons) determine the optimum sowing time of lentils (Digger).

To determine safe and effective techniques for using Trifluralin and Lexone in Digger lentils.

To determine whether there are differences in herbicide tolerances between the four most commonly grown lentil varieties: Digger, Cobber, Northfield and Matilda.

To determine the effect of lentil yield of the four most commony used seed treatments.

To answer 'where do lentils fit into a rotation?'

To demonstrate the effects on plant density, nodulation and yield from inoculating legume seed using the correct method, applying inoculum dry and sowing 7 days after inoculating seed.

To evaluate the response of three genotypes of Brassica napus and one genotype of Brassica juncea to subsoil low in zinc.

To develop productive and sustainable cropping systems for the alkaline sodic soils in the Wimmera and southern Mallee.

To identify key soil indicators for sustained agricultural production.

• To compare a number of herbicides and herbicide mixes to control broadleaf weeds in a variety of legume and canola crops.
• To compare a number of herbicides and herbicide mixes to control broadleaf weeds in a variety of legume and canola crops before sowing another crop.

To answer the question 'Growing season rainfall at Birhcip - is there any pattern'.

To demonstrate the yield and dry matter responses of field peas, lentils and chickpeas to the application of phosphorus and zine in the southern Mallee.

• To identify which nutrient are limiting.
• To determine appropriate rates of fertiliser to apply, specifically phosphate.
• To measure the production potential of a range of crops which may be appropriate for Mallee soils.

To assess the potential of lentils in the Birchip area and compare the grain yield of commercial lentil varieties at Birchip.

To conduct an evalutation of four zinc fertiliser sources in two soils.

To assess the potential of medic pastures and compare the productivity and persistence of commercial varieties in the Birchip area.

To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on  yellow sandy soils  across  seasons.

To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on  yellow sandy soils  across  seasons.

To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on  acidic low organic matter and low clay soils  across  seasons.

To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola grown on  acidic low organic matter and low clay soils  across  seasons.

To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola  grown on  soils of the Wickepin area.

Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.

To determine the rates of boron required for maximum grain yield of canola  grown on  soils of the north east wheat belt area.

Canola was thought to have a high B requirement so a range of sites were selected to determine any response incanola to B applications.

To compare a number of different varieties  which could be used for making hay.

To report on crop expansion and improved yields with reduced risk through the development of cheap and effective drainage techniques suitable for south west Victoria.