2007 trials

To comment on Yield Prophet® 2007.

To compare a number of varieties that are close to commercial release that may be suitable for south west Victoria against five control varieties. This trial differs from other comparative crop variety testing in that it evaluates the varieties with a fungicide programme to determine the yield of the varieties in the absence of foliar leaf diseases, principally stripe and leaf rust.

To compare a number of varieties that are either commercially available or close to commercial release that may be suitable for south west Victoria.This trial differs from other comparative crop variety testing in that it evaluates the varieties with a fungicide
programme to determine the yield response of the varieties to controlling foliar leaf diseases, principally stripe and leaf rust, against a control of no fungicide.

To compare a number of varieties that are either commercially available or close to commercial release that may be suitable for south west Victoria.

To compare existing wheat varieties under dryland and irrigated conditions, evaluate new breeding material and continue to assess the disease responses of all germplasm.

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

To test a number of trace eelements and mistures of trace elements for responses in wheat

To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of wheat grown after wheat.

Investigating the tolerance of wheat varieties to herbicides

To conduct an evaluation of the ability of wheat varieties to tolerate acid/aluminum.

To assess different fungicide timing and dressings for Stripe Rust control on the yield of a number of wheat varieties

To look at the application of disease and canopy management principles and their application to the different climatic regions of southern Australia.

To look at the application of disease and canopy management principles and their application to the different climatic regions of southern Australia.

To investigate wheat canopy management.

• To determine the interaction of nitrogen timing and dose with plant population in terms of yield, crop structure, predisposition to lodging and quality in the high rainfall zone.
• To determine the influence of nitrogen applied at stem elongation versus up front nitrogen on soil moisture content and dry matter production

To determine wether varietal differences in chickpea plant architecture effect their competitiveness with ryegrass.

To investigate the use of water storage crystals as a means of increasing plant available water (PAW) during the grain fill period.

• To test the ability of a range of drainage treatments to improve crop yields in soil prone to waterlogging.

To determine the effects of variable rate technology (VRT) through variable nutrient management across high, medium and low performing soil types, and also the effects of seeding rate across these soil types

To investigating if applying fertiliser according to productivity zones is more profitable than blanket applications of fertiliser across the whole paddock. We aimed to design trials to demonstrate to growers that matching fertiliser inputs to productivity zones will increase whole paddock profitability compared to blanket applications of fertiliser. We also aimed to use off the shelf tools (Silverfox/Sky Plan, Nulogic etc) that growers could access to enable them to follow our procedures to adopt VRT across the whole farm.

To quantify the effects of ProGibb on dry matter production of dual purpose wheat and to assess the effects on subsequent plant recovery and wheat grain yield.

To conduct an evaluation of new and existing udon noodle wheat varieties.

To conduct a wheat variety evaluation.

To assess the level of input required to maximise yields of triticale grown after wheat.

To present a review of trace element disorders in South Australian agriculture.

To comment on 2007 - the year that was.

To determine the relationship between nitrogen rate and the need for disease control in winter wheat in the high rainfall zone environment of Tasmania.

To examine the interaction between various combinations of nitrogen, sowing rate and grazing to maximise drymatter production and see what impact this has on grain yield and quality and stubble mass post harvest. 

To assess the effects of trace elements on anuello wheat production.

The aim was to assess the impacts of delayed sowing and radish infestation on lupin yield. By doing this we can better understand the extra weed control required to make delayed sowing profitable

• To assess the potential yield loss/gains when increasing the seed row width for the benefits of subsequent inter‐row (no‐till) cropping
• To determine if nitrogen application efficiency can be increased in wider row spacing
• To assess the varietal yield response to row spacing and nitrogen application
• To assess weed incidence and disease pressure across each seed row width

To identify management decisions that impact on blackspot in field peas and to validate disease risk predictions from Blackspot Manager.

To investigate the effect of two different methods of surface drainage ('raised beds' and 'hump and hollows') of pasture compared to an undrained control treatment on farm productivity and the potential impact on the environment. 

To determine responses to Super Phos, Potash and Lime in a pasture wheat rotation over 5 years.

To determine the effect of stubble management (standing, slashed or burnt) on the crop safety of pre-sowing herbicides, and their efficacy against Group A-resistant annual ryegrass.

To conduct trials investigating stripe and stem rust – wheat variety performance.

To investigate herbicide control options for Slender Iceplant (Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum). The focus is on finding possible herbicide options that may allow for legume and grass pastures between bluebush or saltbush.

Evaluation of a group of Australian perennial legumes to select species useful for perennial pastures adapted to the northern wheatbelt’s low rainfall and acid soils.

• To demonstrate how Pastures from Space technologies can be used to increase grazier’s skills in sustainably increasing stocking rates.

To examine rygrass control in barley using pre-emergent herbicides. 

To investigate the effects of row direction, row spacing and stubble cover on grain yield and quality. 

To report on a  series of in-crop risk management plots that were established at BCG’s three research and demonstration sites (Manangatang, Birchip and Longerenong).

To determine whether responses ‘to liquid P, found in wheat are the same as those found in barley, canola, oats and lentils.

To allow grain growers to assess the grain yields of released and upcoming wheat varieties under “with fungicide” and “without fungicide” management regimes.

To determine the influence of cultivar resistance on the cost effectiveness and longevity of upfront disease control, such as seed treatment/in furrow treatments, as opposed to later season control based on foliar fungicides.

To assess the best pulse crop varieties for the South East.

The focus of this project is to better determine the NRM impacts of immerging precision agricultural systems in WA, with particular reference to surface water management and sol health issues.  The project will be implemented by one of the leading farming systems groups in Australia in the field of precision agriculture.

To find herbicide options that may be safe to use in saltland pasture systems wherein a farmer can maintain the productive capacity of his saltland by controlling his weeds. Trials also aim to explore weed control options during saltbush germination.

To find herbicide options that may be safe to use in saltland pasture systems wherein a farmer can maintain the productive capacity of his saltland by controlling his weeds. Trials also aim to explore weed control options during saltbush germination.

This trial was designed to investigate the crop growth, yield and gross margin response of a number of wheat varieties commonly grown in the district to changes in management input strategy.