Trial | Contributor Funding sources |
Year | Trial site |
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A field scale survey of soil crop relationships on a water repellent sandy gravel soilTo quantify the main factors limiting grain yield in a water-repellent sandy gravel soil. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Badgingarra WA |
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Amelioration of water repellent sands - long term impactsTo assess amelioration options for water repellent sandplain soils. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA GRDC |
2015 | Badgingarra WA |
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Can suboil constraints be combated economically?To determine which ameliorant practice is the most effective and economic in remediating subsoil acidity at depth. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | West Wubin WA |
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Control of loose smut, spot from net blotch, powdery mildrew and leaf rust through soil and foliar fungicides in Bass barley
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West Midlands Group
Bayer |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Deep incorporation of lime into acidic subsoilsTo assess amelioration of subsoil acidity using a range of tillage methods for incorporating surface applied lime into acidic subsoils and the impacts of tillage and lime on crop productivity. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA |
2015 | Regans Ford WA |
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Deep ripping and nitrogen availability - a paddock diagnostic strip approachTo motivate growers to carry out direct problem diagnostics in their crops using:
To develop a protocol for setting up strip tests and interpretation procedures for growers with different levels of commitment and time and to answer the 'why is it so?' quesitons. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Developing and testing innovative, practical and reliable methods for incorporating lime into acidic sandplain subsoilsTo test modified one-way ploughs as a method of lime incorporation. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA |
2015 | Warradarge WA |
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Developing and testing innovative, practical and reliable methods for incorporating lime into acidic sandplain subsoilsTo evaluate the effectiveness of two bolt-on attachments to a deep ripping tine at lime incorporation. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Effect of lime incorporation on the residual value of phosphorus and potassium fertilizerTo investigate the effect of a rotary spader and lime on the residual value of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer on a water repellent soil. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Badgingarra WA |
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Foliar, seed and in-furrow fungicides for management of wheat leaf diseasesAssess potential efficacy and benefits from fungicides applied from seeding through to flowering in management of stubble borne diseases of wheat. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Herbicide options for annual legume pasturesTo demonstrate the available herbicide options for a range of annual legume pasture varieties. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Hyola ICS canola performance and agronomy trialsTo evaluate the performance and agronomic attributes of a range of Hybrid and OP canola varieties across different herbicide tolerant technologies over two time of sowing events. |
West Midlands Group
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2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Incorporating lime on forest gravel soils to combat soil acidityTo improve the adoption of liming practices in the medium to high rainfall zone of Western Australia by demonstrating the economic and environmental benefits of lime application and incorporation. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Kojonup WA |
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Long-term assessment of management options for water repellent sandy gravel soilsTo identify suitable options for managing soil water repellence on sandy gravels. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA GRDC |
2015 | Badgingarra WA |
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Long-term dynamics of tillage impacts on repellent sandplainDetailed measurement of soil properties and plant productivity over time following amelioration with one-off deep tillage. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA GRDC |
2015 | Badgingarra WA |
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Longer season wheat to achieve higher yield in the high rainfall areaExploring the potential of longer-season wheat to achieve higher yield in the high rainfall zone. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Nutrient omission in canolaTo determine the relative importance of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulphur (S) in canola. |
West Midlands Group
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2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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One-off tillage options for water repellent gravel soilsTo compare and assess the effectiveness of one-off tillage treatments on soil water repellence, water infiltration, crop establishment and productivity on a water repellent gravel. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Potassium in wheat: source, rate, timing and placementTo assess the value of muriate and sulphate sources of potassium on growth and yield of wheat when applied by banding and topdressing at seeding time or topdressing after emergence. |
West Midlands Group
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2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Ripping by timing of nitrogen demonstrationTo demonstrate that, in the right season, ripping affects nitrogen uptake efficiency and availability to crops. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Serradella in sub tropical pastures 2013 vs 2015To determine how serradella performs when introduced to a sub tropical pasture stand. |
West Midlands Group
DAFWA GRDC MLA |
2015 | Regans Ford WA |
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Variable rate technology case study 2015Demonstrate 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. |
West Midlands Group
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2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Wheat or barley - the best options for early sowing at DandaraganEvaluate yield and quality response of long season wheat and barley to sowing time. |
West Midlands Group
GRDC |
2015 | Dandaragan WA |
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Amelioration of sandy soils - opportunities for long term improvementTo investigate amelioration options for sands that have low water holding capacity, low organic matter, low nutrient availability, compaction, non wetting and high risk for wind erosion. |
Trengove Consulting
GRDC SAGIT |
2015 | Bute SA |
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Deep ripping results over several sites and seasons are not always clearTo investigate deep ripping over several sites and seasons . |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Bloxidge Road WA |
Research organisaton
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Lime efficiency trialTo determine how best to ameliorate subsoil acidity. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Tenterden WA |
Research organisaton
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Lime Efficiency Trial |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Tenterden WA |
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Pasture trials reportTo evaluate species and pasture phase systems (including hard seeded annuals) for light sand-plain soils (with low pH and low available soil water) in crop-based rotations. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Albany WA |
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Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase optionsTo demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Kenmare WA |
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Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase optionsTo demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Kenmare WA |
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Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase optionsTo demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Darkan WA |
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Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase optionsTo demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Lake Grace WA |
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Rotation renewal, profitable legume phase optionsTo demonstrate establishment, management and viability of legume phase options in cropping rotations with appropriate agronomic management packages. |
Stirlings to Coast Farmers
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2015 | Nyabing WA |
Research organisaton
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Chickpeas - sowing time, LRZ Yenda
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Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Yenda NSW |
Research organisaton
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Faba beans - time of sowing, HRZ Junee Reefs
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Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Junee Reefs NSW |
Research organisaton
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Faba beans - time of sowing, HRZ Wagga Wagga
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Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Wagga Wagga NSW |
Research organisaton
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Field peas - Ascochyta blight management, MRZ Mid NorthTo improve the success of early sown field pea crops through identifying foliar fungicides with higher levels of efficacy than the current foliar fungicide of Mancozeb on Blackspot disease (using PBA Coogee). |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Pinery SA |
Research organisaton
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Field peas - disease management, HRZ RokewoodTo investigate the impact of fungicide use to control disease in a range of field pea breeding lines and varieties (focusing on blue peas). |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic DPI NSW GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Rokewood VIC |
Research organisaton
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Lentils - pant density x sowing time, MRZ WimmeraTo investigate the adaptability of a range of lentil varieties to varying plant densities and sowing dates. |
Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Pimpinio VIC |
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Lentils - sowing time and plant density, HRZ Wagga Wagga
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Southern Pulse Agronomy
DEDJTRVic GRDC SARDI |
2015 | Wagga Wagga NSW |
Research organisaton
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Barley variety performance in South West VictoriaTo show differences in performance of varieties across South West Victoria. |
Southern Farming Systems
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2015 | Hamilton VIC |
Research organisaton
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Choosing lime - what you need to know to make better decisionsTo answer the question: choosing lime - what you need to know to make better decisions |
Southern Farming Systems
CCMA DAFF VIC GRDC |
2015 | Bellarine VIC |
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Choosing lime - what you need to know to make better decisionsTo report on what you need to know to make better liming decisions. |
Southern Farming Systems
CCMA DAFF VIC DPI NSW GRDC |
2015 | Inverleigh VIC |
Research organisaton
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Faba bean agronomy and varietiesTo expand knowledge on pulses and increase the use of them in the southern region |
Southern Farming Systems
AgVic GRDC PBA SPA |
2015 | Rokewood VIC |
Research organisaton
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Getting the best from Clethodim in canola - nozzle type and timing of applicationTo compare two nozzles, a 90 degree vs a 45 degree spary angle nozzle, in their efficacy in controlling ARG in canola. The 90 degree angled nozzle was tested at two droplet sizes, (i) medium and (ii) very coarse. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Westmere VIC |
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How fast is lime moving and is it treating acidity at depth?To answer the question: how fast is lime moving and is it treating acidity at depth? |
Southern Farming Systems
CCMA DAFF VIC GRDC |
2015 | Rokewood VIC |
Research organisaton
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Managing early sown wheat cropsTo look at the significance of the cultivar difference with regard to management strategy. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Westmere VIC |
Research organisaton
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Minimising yield loss in grazed cropsTo take a step back and look at how important rainfall and variety choice are in grazing crops to maintain grain yield. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Inverleigh VIC |
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Nutrition management: do soil nutrient levels constrain production in the Victorian high rainfall zone?
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Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Inverleigh VIC |
Research organisaton
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Pre-emergent herbicides lose the battle to control annual ryegrass in the high rainfall zoneTo assess the effectiveness and applicability of cultural control practices in combination with pre-emergent herbicides for the management of herbicide resistant annual ryegrass in the high rainfall zone of Victoria. |
Southern Farming Systems
GRDC |
2015 | Lake Bolac VIC |
Research organisaton
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