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View allSustainable systems for profit maximisation in the HRZ of WA
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The high rainfall zone (HRZ) of Western Australia (WA) is defined as the region where the mean annual rainfall varies between 450 and 750 mm (Zhang et al., 2016). The high rainfall zone (HRZ) of Western Australia lies within the Albany and Esperance Port Zones, where 58% of the barley, 53% of the...
Reducing barley post-grain filling yield losses: Developing a robust screening pipeline for barley head-loss.
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Barley head-loss is an ongoing problem in Australia that leads to reduced yields based on environmental factors and cultivar sensitivity. As recently as 2022/23, grower and advisor reports estimate that head-loss in barley crops cost growers between 5-25% of yield. Although management practices c...
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Fungicide-resistant wheat powdery mildew - GRDC
Wheat powdery mildew is widespread across the southern region and it’s becoming more fungicide resistant. This fact sheet helps growers identify, reduce and manage the disease to maintain fungicide effectiveness.
Recruiting and inducting employees - GRDC
For grain growers and farm businesses employing staff for the first time, this fact sheet covers recruitment and induction processes to help establish productive, ongoing and mutually beneficial employer/employee relationships.