Factsheets
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Factsheet
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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Factsheet
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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Update Paper
Understanding nitrogen transformations in agricultural systems
28.08.2013• Specific management practices alter the abundance and activity of microbes capable of processing both organic and mineral-N.• There are direct links between the activity of microbes which process organic-N and those which process fertiliser;
Region: South, West
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Update Paper
Pulses - new variety and management options for the High Rainfall…
28.08.2013• Several new pulse varieties are now available and several more will be released in this year offering growers improvements in grain yield and adaptability. It is important that growers understand the advantages and disadvantages of each variety
Region: North, South, West
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Update Paper
Agronomic strategies for managing water repellence on sandplain…
22.08.2013•Start with the seeder – winged points or seeding boots, paired-row seeding systems, splitter boots, on-row seeding, or banded wetting agents can improve the effectiveness of minimum-till furrow sowing over knife points alone, particularly when
Region: National, North, South, West
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Update Paper
Frost tolerance - identifying robust varieties
15.08.2013• The Australian National Frost Program (ANFP) was established in 2012 by UA, DAFWA and GRDC. Frost sensitivity ratings are being developed for current wheat and barley varieties to assist growers manage the risk of frost. • Reductions in
Region: North, South, West
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Update Paper
Best bet options and practices for pulses in the Mallee
15.08.2013•New pulse varieties with improvements in adaptation to low rainfall environments are now available, but sound crop and paddock selection along with correct and timely agronomic management practices are still essential to reduce production
Region: South, North, West, National
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Update Paper
Irrigated canola variety selection
01.08.2013Take home messages:• Sow in mid to late April to maximise yield potential.• Know what weeds you have/expect.• If you’re on a winner, don’t necessarily stick with it.
Region: South, North, West
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Update Paper
Monitoring devices to examine water use on improved irrigation…
01.08.2013Take home messages:• Will you continue to irrigate the same way after significant money has been invested on-farm to match off farm water delivery?• To get the full benefits of the improved irrigation system, some form of monitoring device is
Region: South, North, West
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Update Paper
Improving border check irrigation performance - extension…
01.08.2013Take Home Messages:• Increasing inflow rates beyond 0.2ML/d/m bay width will generally not save much water, but in the absence of automation, can save time and labour costs.• On medium to heavy soil types moving to higher inflow rate (>
Region: South, North, West