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UM00055 - Ciliate protozoa in baits for the control of grain pest molluscs
This proof-of-concept project was aimed at evaluating the potential for using naturally occurring protozoa to control pest molluscs such as the grey field slug ( Deroceras reticulatum). This project aimed to identify effective Australian protozoan parasites of the key pest, grey field slug. Following testing of the capacity for infection of the slugs by ingested protozoa, maternal transmission to …Region: South
Published on 30 Jun 2016
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PHA00016 - Biosecurity preparedness for the grains industry - High-throughput…
Karnal bunt (KB) is caused by a fungus ( Tilletia indica ) which affects bread wheat, durum wheat and triticale. While KB causes little yield loss, it can be difficult to manage in rotations and detection of spores in grain shipments is a quality issue and can result in consignment rejection to current grain export markets. This scoping study identified the development of DNA amplification…Region: South
Published on 16 May 2016
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ACO00020 - 'Farming after Fires' workshops for growers impacted by the Pinery…
The November 2015 Pinery bushfire destroyed an area of more than 85,000 hectares of highly productive agricultural land in South Australia's (SA's) Lower North region. The destruction and damage caused by this fire will continue to have lasting consequences on the productivity of this land. The effect of the fire posed significant challenges to growers' productivity from erosion and bared soils,…Region: South
Published on 1 Jan 2016
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DAV00148 - Climate Dogs Go National (Managing Climate Variability)
The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) Victoria (VIC) 'Climatedogs' animations are an awarded climate communication tool which frames and explains the key drivers of climate variability in an entertaining and informative way. This project has updated the science and modified the VIC Climatedog animations and made them publicly accessible so they can now be…Region: South
Published on 1 Oct 2015
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IPN00003 - Nutrient Performance Indicators
The efficiency of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulphur (S) use in the grains industry, as well as all agricultural production, using consistent and transparent methods was estimated. Regional and national balances show annual, spatial and industry variation. When considered across all sectors, P removal is significantly less than P supplied, while K and S application are…Region: South
Published on 1 Jul 2015
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SDI00008 - Non-wetting management options
Water repellence (non-wetting) is a high risk in the Albany Hinterland, Esperance Sandplain and Fitzgerald Biosphere sub-regions and a moderate risk in the Kent-Frankland and Pallinup North Stirlings sub-regions (Natural resource management issues for the South Coast Regional Strategy, March 2005). Most farms on the lighter soil types through these districts have an area of non-wetting soil and…Region: West
Published on 16 Jun 2015
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CSP00195 - Soil Constraints Initiative- Management of Non-Wetting Sands
This project reviewed the current state of knowledge of management strategies for addressing the non-wetting (water repellent) behaviour of sandy soils and associated constraints to water use and crop yield. It also developed recommendations for a targeted research, development and extension (RD&E) program to enable growers to better manage this problem. This review involved four key activities;…Region: South
Published on 1 May 2015