2015 trials

To assess whether Zen noodle wheat has a place in rotation when yield and quality are compared to Mace Australian hard wheat.

To assess the yield response in barley, canola and lupins to deep ripping over a three year period (2015 – 2017) near Broomehill, WA.

To report on Yield Prophet performance in 2015.

To evaluate the relative yield loss (tolerance) of commonly grown and newly released wheat and barley varieties to Fusarium crown rot.

To examine the impact of crown rot on yield and grain quality in a range of durum, bread wheat and barley varieties across two sowing times near Tulloona in north-western NSW in 2015. 

To confirm if seed size has any significant effect on yield in shallow seeding (15-20mm) situations that are common in WA's sandy soils Determine the economic implications on seed size assuming yield is the same.

This experiment examined the effect of yellow leaf spot (YLS) on yield in three wheat varieties of differing resistance in southern NSW.

To determine effective control measures for yellow leaf spot and the effect on yield.

The aim of this experiment was to develop disease response curves indicating potential yield losses for a selection of varieties that represent various resistance categories for YLS.

To demonstrate the effect of water rates and droplet size on the efficacy of pre-emergent herbicides, and to assess the impact of increased ground speed on the efficacy of Sakura in retained stubble systems in the medium rainfall zone of South-East of South Australia.

The challenge aimed to compare the grain yields and quality of milling oats, durum wheat, AH and APW wheat and feed and malt barley varieties.

To determine how to maximise biomass and yield of winter wheat varieties under irrigated conditions.

This article summarises the first season’s wheat performance after increasing severity of trafficking was imposed on a red calcareous sandy loam at Minnipa Agricultural Centre. Three other trials similar in design and monitoring have also been implemented across the LRZ – on a deep sand at Loxton (SA), a brown loam near Swan Hill (Vic) and on a deep red earth at Lake Cargellico (NSW). All these trials will be maintained for at least the five year life of the project.

• To test the yield response of albus lupin to lower than normal seeding rates and wider than normal row spacings.
• To test if using low seeding rates and/or wide rows would reduce the incidence and impact of fungal diseases including sclerotinia and anthracnose.

This trial is apart of a three year GRDC project to develop a benchmark to be used to accurately determine crops' N status.

The aim of this years trial is to determine how a crops’ N status changes in relation to early sowing and variety.

To explore wheat varieties.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To condcut a wheat variety trial.

To conduct a wheat variety trial.

To evaluate wheat varieties under irrigated conditions.

The aim of this experiment at Terry Hie Hie on the north-western plains of NSW was to determine if there were differences between varieties with varying maturity types in terms of grain yield and quality parameters with different plant densities and sowing dates.

To access the impact of wheat varieties on Pratylenchus thornei build-up and soil distribution profiles.

To compare the performance of new and existing wheat varieties in the Wimmera and Mallee and to investigate the influence of row spacing, variety maturity and plant density on crop performance (Berriwillock site only).

The study determined whether genetic differences in tolerance can be idenified in field grown wheat exposed to natural heat events at the early reproductive stage of development.

Evaluate yield and quality response of long season wheat and barley to sowing time.

To determine the effectiveness of fungicides on wheat yields.

To help understand the yield penalties we can expect if good pH levels are not maintained and how
frequently lime needs to be applied.

To include a primary trial of breeding material funded by GRDC, at Minnipa, to investigate advanced common vetch lines with specific traits best suited to this region, and enable comparison with other sites in the southern cropping region.

SAGIT trials looking at vetch for a genuine legume break crop option for cereal and mixed farmers in the marginal cropping areas of South Australia were conducted at Piednippie and Minnipa. Other trials were conducted at Morchard, Loxton and Kingsford research centre.

Case study to explore versatility in mixed farming at Millicent

To improve irrigated cereal production through identification of varieties and agronomic practices with superior perfomance under irrigation. 

To improve canola production through identification of varieties and agronomic practices with superior performance under irrigation. 

To improve our understanding of faba bean varietal response to early time of sowing in both low/medium and high biomass production environments.

To evaluate the relative resistance of each variety to Pratylenchus thornei under field conditions. 

To evaluate the relative resistance of each variety to Pt under field conditions. 

Demonstrate variable rate technology on farm and how it can be applied to manage fertiliser use and to minimise nutrient enrichment or depletion that leads to poor soil health.

To address the following questions.

• Is the variable lime technique applicable/economic in a pasture system or is it more suited to cropping systems?
• Is it viable in the smaller size paddocks that are usual in pasture systems?
• Can you measure economic gains using the technique in pasture paddocks?

To determine if sowing direction and row spacing can be used to influence grass weed populations and growth, and their impact on crop performance in the Mallee.

To determine if sowing direction and row spacing can be used to influence grass weed populations and growth,
and their impact on crop performance in the Mallee.

Four years of research have been conducted to determine if rice PIN uptake can be predicted using remote sensing from drones, aircraft and satellites as part of an ongoing Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) research project. 

To investigate the feasibility of utilising image data, collected using UAVs, to make timely management decisions relating to slug damage in emerging canola.

To explore the use of quality legume inoculants to get the most from nitrogen fixation.