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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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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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Crown Rot in Cereals Fact Sheet - Southern & Western Regions
20.05.2009Understanding the disease underpins effective management Assess crown rot risk in paddocks by checking crops for browning of the stem base or by taking soil and stubble samples for analysis. Don’t rely on whiteheads as an indicator.
Region: South, West, North