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Sunflower nutrition
01.03.2016Crop nutrition is a vital management consideration for profitable sunflower production. Getting the rightbalance and supply of nutrients will maximise sunflower yield and oil quality.
Region: North, South
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Strategic tillage in no-till systems
01.03.2016No-till farming systems that include minimal soil disturbance and stubble retention offer a wide range of economic, environmental and soil quality advantages compared to conventional tillage systems. However, there is growing evidence that strict
Region: North, South
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Rhizoctonia
24.02.2016Tips and Tactics for managing Rhizoctonia Root rot. Root rot is caused by Rhizoctonia solani AG8, a fungus that grows on crop residues and soil organic matter. Management of Rhizoctonia requires an integrated approach to reduce inoculum and control
Region: South, West
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Wheat Rust - Northern, Southern and Western Regions
24.02.2016Stripe rust, Stem rust and Leaf rust. Tips and Tactics for addressing these fungal diseases.
Region: North, South, West
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Managing frost risk - Northern Southern and Western Regions
09.02.2016Managing frost risk - Northern, Southern and Western Regions
Region: North, South, West
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Crown rot in winter cereals
09.02.2016Rotations, observations and testing key to crown rot control. Three top tips to stop crown rot: rotate crops, observe plants for browning at the base of tillers and teststubble and soil.
Region: North, South, West
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Soil Carbon and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
01.02.2016Improved Grain Yields From Best Practice Cropping Can Benefit Soil Carbon and Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Region: North, South, West
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Stay safe around grain storage
14.11.2011The fundamental approach to grain storage safety is the same as for all other farming activities. The aim is to have a safe workplace for everyone on the farm, including workers, contractors, families, visitors and the owner/managers.
Region: National, North, South, West
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Yellow Leaf Spot Fact Sheet
22.08.2011A break from wheat-on-wheat, stubble management and growing resistant varieties are important risk-reducing practices for the stubble-borne disease yellow leaf spot.
Region: National, North, South, West
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Stem Rust of Wheat
05.07.2011Resistant wheat varieties have reduced the incidence of stem rust outbreaks but ongoing vigilance is needed to prevent the pathogen mutating to overcome this resistance.
Region: National, North, South, West