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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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Integrated Weed Management of Feathertop Rhodes Grass
23.11.2020In this publication you will find a range of practices, including crop rotation, residual herbicides and strategic tillage, which can contribute to the aim of stopping seed production and exhausting the seed bank of Feathertop Rhodes Grass.
Region: North
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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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How feeding damage clues can aid in invertebrate pest…
14.10.2020The first principle of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is to identify the pest through monitoring, and understand the threat posed to the crop. IPM is often described as a ‘knowledge-intensive’ approach to pest management, requiring an
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Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices: Grain protectant guide for growers ahead of…
14.10.2020A grain storage specialist is encouraging Queensland and New South Wales growers who are planning to store grain on-farm this season to consider using protectants to reduce the risk of insect infestations.
Region: North
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New knowledge on pests and beneficials in grains
12.10.2020New knowledge on pests and beneficials in grains
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Canola – Windrow on time, reap the rewards
09.10.2020This guide will help determine optimal windrow timing.
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Frost identification guide for cereals
23.09.2020Wheat, barley and oat crops are most susceptible to frost damage at flowering, although cereal crops can also be at risk during the early booting and grain filling stages. The guide includes details on when to inspect crops, how to identify frost
Region: West
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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: West