2002 trials

To explore the effectiveness of zinc when applied with fluid nitrogen and phosphorus fertiliser.

To further compare existing wheat varieties and evaluate new breeding material. 

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

To compare the performance of emerging and current varieties in large plots. In 2002, Wimmera Farming Systems (WFS) joined forces with TOPCROP in the Wimmera to test several wheat varieties on 14 farms.

To discuss wheat variety developments.

To evaluate a range of milling and feed wheats of differing maturities and disease resistance under broad acre farmer sown plots. 

To test 6 commercial wheat varieties.

To compare the performance of wheat varieties in the M2 rainfall zone.

To disucss what'll happen when it does rain again.

• To use farmer scale machinery to evaluate the benefits of adopting zone
management farming on a range of soil types over a three year period;
• To increase the output to input ratio for our farming system; and
• To collaborate with, and add value to research in precision agriculture being
undertaken by CSIRO, the Department.of Agriculture and University of Western
Australia (UWA).

To further compare existing triticale varieties and evaluate new breeding material. 

To determine the most effective method of applying trace elements to crops on sandy soil that has been clay spread.

To reflect upon 2002 - the year that was.

To conudct the Machinery Challenge - a cost comparison of machinery usage in four different farming systems.

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

To evaluate delivery systems for zinc and zinc requirement in high rainfall zones.

To investigate the effect of sowing time and variety on yield and oil concentration of canola (Brassica napus)

To test the effect of nitrogen timing application method on white wheat yield  protein in high rainfall environments.

To test the hypothesis that "drainage of waterlogged soils in southwest Victoria through raised beds will increase crop and pasture production with beneficial modifications to soil properties". 

To study the interaction between herbicides and Zn nutrition of wheat.

To investigate sulfonylurea herbicide and zinc / phosphorus fertiliser interactions in wheat in the Central West NSW cropping belt.

To identify whether there is an advantage in using deep ripping or shallow cultivation compared to direct drill to improve the ability of crops to utilize soil water at depth. 
 

To evaluate the performance of chick peas, faba beans, lupins and field peas under a spring sowing regime. 

To investigate the effect of water rate and nozzle type on grass herbicide efficacy.

To investigate the effect of water rate and nozzle type on grass herbicide efficacy.

To determine the effect of sowing rate, nitrogen fertiliser rate and timing on wheat and barley crop establishment, tiller production, head counts at harvest, grain yield and grain quality.

To discuss soil conservation and land use.

To demonstrate the production and associated economic benefits from ameliorating soil sodicity over the long term.

To demonstrate the production and associated economic benefits from ameliorating soil acidity over the long term.

To discuss how and why small businesses fell the pinch first.

To discuss root disease potential for the coming year.

• To compare the effectiveness of sulphate of ammonia, gypsum and elemental sulphur as sources of sulphur for red wheat and canola. 
• To measure response to phosphorus in fertiliser at a range of rates in red wheat.

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

To determine if placement of nutrients into the subsoil provides any residual benefit to crops in the second year after application.

To examine the effects of some of the common bed renovation treatments adopted by the farmers, particularly on soil structure, soil water dynamics and subsequent crop performance on beds. 

To examine the effects of some of the common bed renovation treatments adopted by the farmers, particularly on soil structure, soil water dynamics and subsequent crop performance on beds. 

To report on the investigated the interaction between sowing date and sowing rate on the growth and yield of new lentil, field pea and chickpea cultivars. Information from these trials will form part of an agronomic package that will accompany the release of new cultivars.

This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes.

This trial was established to look at disease management in beans and peas by the use of different varieties, different row spacings to increase airflow through the canopy and through different fungicide timing regimes. 

To investigate the effects of seeding rates (plant density) on grain yield and quality for four wheat varieties at three locations (Berriwillock, Birchip and Rupanyup).

To investigate the effects of seeding rates (plant density) on grain yield and quality in four barley varieties at three locations (Berriwillock, Birchip and Rupanyup).

To discuss planning for a successful cropping year.

To investigate the herbicide tolerance of three new canola quality mustard lines.

To determine the effect of sowing rate, nitrogen fertiliser rate and timing on wheat and barley crop establishment, tiller production, head counts at harvest, grain yield and grain quality.

To develop nitrogen management strategies that optimise the chance of achieving malt quality in Gairdner barley.

To present the idea of more profit less risk under climate change conditions.

To investigate the sustainability and profitability of cropping rotations and tillage methods on Merriwagga soils.