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Snail Management
07.09.2012All-year-round attack on snails required.A run of wet winters and moist summers have resulted in snail numbers increasing in many regions. While snails cause problems at crop emergence and harvest, integrated management needs to occur across the
Region: South, West
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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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Control strategies for powdery mildew
31.03.2012A combination of resistant varieties, good plant health and effective fungicides is required to prevent economic losses from powdery mildew outbreaks in barley.
Region: West
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Barley powdery Mildew
01.03.2012Control strategies for powder mildew. A combination of resistant varieties, plant health and effective fungicides are required to prevent widespread losses from powdery mildew outbreaks in barley.
Region: 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
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GRDC Investment Process
29.03.2011How does investment planning work? This fact sheet explains aspects of the GRDC investment process. As well as providing an overview of the process, it describes the GRDC’s use of impact assessment as a method of evaluating performance.
Region: National, North, South, West
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Break Crop Benefits - West
03.03.2011Introducing broadleaf crops into the rotation offers a range of benefits, especially in relation to disease and weed control. In mixed farming systems pastures can offer an alternative break crop option.
Region: West
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Time Of Sowing
03.03.2011The optimal sowing time for wheat is a compromise. Sowing too early increases the risk of frost damage and haying-off, while sowing too late increases the chance of grain filling during increasingly hot and dry conditions. Adequate reserves of soil
Region: North, National, South, West