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Nitrous oxide emissions in the Grains Industry: Research on tillage …
30.06.2016Nitrogenous fertiliser is a major, consistent investment in crop growth that Australian grain growers make in order to meet yield targets.
Region: National
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Nitrous oxide emissions in the Grains Industry: Nitrogen fertiliser …
30.06.2016Agriculture is responsible for an estimated 85 per cent of Australia’s emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a greenhouse gas with almost 300 times the potency of carbon dioxide.
Region: National
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Using climate and weather data objectively
01.03.2016Climate and weather forecasting continue to improve as the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) develops and refines new technology and modelling. Growers and advisers can consult a range of information to interpret emerging trends that can help with
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