Factsheets
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Flaxleaf fleabane
02.09.2013Flaxleaf fleabane is a major weed of the northern cropping region and an emerging problem in the south and west. It is difficult to kill, particularly when mature. However, if a range of control tactics and vigilant monitoring is used, successful
Region: North, South, West
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Feathertop Rhodes grass
02.09.2013Over the past two decades, feathertop Rhodes grass has gone from being a minor cropping weed to a major problem for northern – and now some southern – growers. However, with an integrated weed management approach, effective control is possible.
Region: North, South, West
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Economics of on-farm grain storage: A Grains Industry Guide
02.09.2013Cost-benefit analysisAs growers continue to expand on-farm grain storage, the question of economic viability gains significance. There are many examples of growers investing in on-farm grain storage and paying for it in one or two years because they
Region: National, North, South, West
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Take the test for herbicide resistance
04.07.2013Knowing which herbicide modes of action (MOA) are still effective can avoid in-crop herbicide failures and allow growers to develop long term weed management plans
Region: North, South, West
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Managing Soil Organic Matter: A Practical Guide
02.07.2013Soil organic matter contributes to a range of biological, chemical and physical properties of soil and is essential for soil health. This publication is a practical guide to understanding what soil organic matter is, why it’s important as well as
Region: National, North, South, West
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Diamondback moth
01.07.2013Crop monitoring from July onwards is key to making effective decisions for controlling diamondback moth.
Region: West, South
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Controlled traffic farming
01.07.2013Controlled traffic farming (CTF) is a farming system built on permanent wheel tracks where the crop zone and traffic lanes are permanently separated. It can improve profitability and sustainability, and adoption of CTF need not be a daunting
Region: National, North, South, West
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Estimating Plant Available Water Capacity
20.05.2013This manual provides consultants and advisers with practical information, methods and tools for the characterisation of soils for plant available water capacity, with the aim being to ensure improved consistency of measurement and delivery of
Region: National, North, South, West
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Crop Weevils: The Back Pocket Guide
07.05.2013Identification of crop weevils is important when making control decisions. The distinctive appearance of weevils makes them unlikely to be confused with other beetles. However, distinguishing between the many species of weevil is challenging. This
Region: South, West, North
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Cereal fungicides (All regions)
06.05.2013Understanding foliar fungal diseases of cereals and how to manage them is in the interests of both the individual and the grains industry as a whole.
Region: National, North, South, West