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Barley guidelines to help decision making (West, 21 January 2010)

21.01.2010

Barley is becoming a far more important component of the Western Australian cropping system, which makes variety selection and information to support growers all the more important.

A new three year project funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and conducted by the Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) aims to develop management guidelines to support profitable and efficient barley production in WA.

GRDC Tender - Exploiting the biological potential of cropping soils

24.12.2009

The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) is calling for multi-stage tenders that assist in harnessing some of the biological potential inherent in cropping soils.

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Integrated Weed Management (IWM) one-day workshop for growers - Wyalkatchem

09.02.2010

These 1-day workshops are the grower version of the much acclaimed practical 2-day adviser IWM workshop. These workshops will assist grain growers to better plan and manage a weed control program to manage herbicide resistance. A 1-day workshop on the practical implementation of IWM will assist growers to better identify and manage the cropping weed challenges they face. This course is targeted specifically to broad acre grain growers and mixed crop / livestock producers. Key learning areas include: . Herbicide resistance . Weed seed bank dynamics . IWM tactics - their impact and use . Agronomy and crop rotation in weed management . Integrating a diverse range of weed management tactics into the farming system With support from the GRDC, the cost per grower is only $50 and this includes a 256 page colour weed management manual, course notes, morning and afternoon tea and lunch. There is a maximum of 20 participants per course so book early to avoid disappointment.