2000 trials

This research determines to assess the benefits (economic and environmental) of a green manure phase under current cropping systems in areas with a poor nutritional status. 

To evaluate crop types and incorporation techniques to rejuvenate poor performing soils using a green manure phase, as well as to identify and evaluate the potential longevity of benefits on a heavy loam soil in Mullewa, Western Australia over five years.

This paper assesses the economic benefits of green manuring and the potential costs. It also investigates the circumstances in which green manuring will be profitable and those that result in losses to growers.

This paper assesses the economic benefits of green manuring and the potential costs. It also investigates the circumstances in which green manuring will be profitable and those that result in losses to growers.

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.

The aim of this trial was to compare the emergence, growth and yielf of small and large seed size Yitpi wheat.

To evaluate improved vetch varieties for the Victorian Mallee.

To investigate the possible yield and quality differences between various milling quality wheats of differening maturities in the Hamilton District.

To test a number of grain legume crops grown in a stubble burnt and stubble retained situation and planted with different equipment.

The aim of this trial was to exaluate and develop improved lupin varieties for the Victorian Mallee.

The aim was to compare broadcasting as a sowing method with the conventional method of sowing.

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

To evaluate the yield potential of Victorian stage 4 trial barley varieties.

To continue an economic evaluation of high input versus district practice for 2000.

To determine the optimal timing for the application of foliar fungicides for disease control in wheat.

To identify the key agronomic management requirements for increased productivity and profitability of pulses (field peas, chickpeas and lentils) under variable seasonal conditions on soils other than grey clays.

To compare the yield, oil content and weed control of the CLEARFIELD* Production System (CL*) for Canola and TT canola systems.

To compare the yield and weed control of CLEARFIELD* Production System (CL*) and conventional wheat systems. 

To identify the best rotation (or system) for the region, that will also prevent the degradation or loss of soil chemical, physical and biological characteristics. 

To identify whether growth regulators reduce lodging in canola and increase in higher yields.

To identify those alternative pasture legume spcies that, when sown in rotation with crops, have the capaicty to improve crop plant productivity in the high rainfall zone of southern Australia.

To compare tactical nitrogen management options for improving nitrogen use and high quality wheat varieties including Janz, Chara and mira.

To provide the opportunity to observe a number of commercial or near commercial barley, wheat and canola varieties on a relatively large scale.

To identify whether spraying for leaf rust in wheat will give an economic yield benefit.

To identify whether BSN 10 seed treatment gives any yield advantage to wheat sown on the relatively highly fertile Gnarwarre site.