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Adult Plant Resistance Fact Sheet
02.11.2012Adult plant resistance is a useful trait to consider in variety selection, especially for rust resistance. Understanding how it works can make fungicide application decisions easier.
Region: National
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Grain Storage Fact Sheet: Performance testing aeration systems
22.08.2012Aerating grain in storage creates cool, uniform moisture conditions throughout the grain bulk. Cool grain temperatures slow or stop insect pest development and maintain grain quality.A simple device called an ‘A-Flow’ has been developed to
Region: National, North, South, West
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Grain Storage Fact Sheet: Successful storage in grain bags
01.03.2012Bulk grain bags, also known as Silo Bags, can be a handy harvest storage option if used properly. A planned approach with careful management is essential.
Region: National
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Grain Storage Fact Sheet: Storing Oilseeds
01.03.2012Storing oilseeds is more diffi cult than storing cereal grains as they are more susceptible to quality deterioration and have limited insect control options. The decision to store oilseeds requires a planned approach, careful management and a
Region: National
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Variable Rate Application
21.02.2012Variable-rate application (VRA) of some inputs delivers cost benefits and improved yields. Before adopting VRA, growers can optimise their chances of better returns by running simple on-farm trials.
Region: National
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Rotations
26.12.2009Good rotations – when do you need a break? The agronomic value of break crops needs to be considered across the whole rotation not just in respect to the year of production.
Region: National
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Wheat Curl Mite
26.11.2009A tiny mite that spreads wheat streak mosaic virus Management of host plants over summer and autumn is the main tool in controlling wheat curl mite, the carrier of wheat streak mosaic virus, a disease which may cause up to 100 per cent yield loss
Region: National, North, South, West
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Dual-Purpose Crops Fact Sheet
01.07.2009Bolstering feed supply to improve profitability and sustainability Dual-purpose crops: * tolerate grazing and can recover to produce a grain or hay crop; * provide forage to fill the winter feed gap in the livestock cycle; and * facilitate grazing
Region: National, North, South, West
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Fungicide Timing Fact Sheet
01.07.2009Location influences foliar fungal disease control options When faced with foliar fungal diseases in cereals, control and damage limitation strategies need to be tailored to the rainfall region, variety resistance status and the disease.
Region: National
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Deep ripping not appropriate for all soil types
01.06.2009A comprehensive understanding of the cause and location of high soil strength isrequired before undertaking deep ripping as research has shown it is does not provide an economic solution in some soil types.
Region: National