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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Caltrop can be controlled with careful…
26.11.2020Caltrop (Tribulus terrestris) is a significant and persistent summer weed in most grain growing regions of Australia. Strong vines, sharp, woody seeds and a very short growth cycle make caltrop problematic for a range of reasons.
Region: South, West
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Grain protectant guide for growers ahead of…
20.10.2020Grain storage specialists are encouraging growers who are planning to store grain on-farm this season to consider using protectants to reduce the risk of insect infestations.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Take all possible steps to minimise harvest…
22.09.2020As spring leads into summer, managing snail numbers and keeping snails out of harvested grain is once again a critical seasonal issue.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Managing and retaining staff
18.09.2020Agriculture labour requirements fluctuate throughout the year and often peak at harvest, adding the extra challenge of staffing when grain growers are already under time constraints.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Practical remedies to target challenges of deep…
18.09.2020Some growers experience poor crop establishment after sowing into deep ripped sandy soils, and press wheel design, steel drum rollers and different deep ripper and seeder tyne configurations are being investigated as possible solutions.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Know the limits and risks when it comes to…
07.09.2020Pre-harvest herbicide use can assist with weed control and crop ripening, but care must be taken to avoid unacceptable residue levels being present in harvested grain.
Region: South, West
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Manage soil nitrogen to optimise yields
01.07.2020In-season management of soil nitrogen can help growers capture crop yield potential.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Increased moisture makes eyespot management…
28.05.2020With good opening rains and the Bureau of Meteorology predicting wetter than average conditions through 2020, growers in the medium and high rainfall areas of the southern region need to be especially wary of eyespot infection.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: 10 Dos and Don’ts when inoculating legumes
30.04.2020Growers seeking to boost nitrogen fixation while growing pulses this season are being encouraged to review their inoculation practices.
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Video series educates growers on profitable…
17.04.2020Growers can make pre-sowing soil health and fertiliser management decisions with confidence thanks to a series of informative videos and other resources produced by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).
Region: South