Paddock Practices
Paddock Practices
Our Paddock Practices series provides in-depth research, development and extension (RD&E) information about topical and timely grain growing issues to inform on-farm decision making, targeted at national, regional and sub-regional levels.
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Paddock Practices
Inoculating legumes in sandy soils
07.03.2022Legumes need to be adequately nodulated by rhizobia bacteria to grow well, fix nitrogen and reduce fertiliser N requirements of…
Region:
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Paddock Practices
Assessing fertiliser profitability
04.03.2022Fertiliser cost and fertiliser profitability are different. Fertiliser cost is obvious; fertiliser profitability is rarely assessed.…
Region: National
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Paddock Practices
The role of chickpea in managing feathertop Rhodes grass
03.03.2022The key strategy for successful feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR) management is to exhaust the seed bank in the soil. Research…
Region: North
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Paddock Practices
Sowing legumes in acidic soils – the steps to success
01.03.2022Grain growers intending to sow legume crops in acidic soils are advised to adopt a strategic approach to inoculation to…
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Use soil testing to determine fertiliser requirements in the Southern region
02.02.2022With the supply and price of critical agricultural inputs under considerable pressure due to supply chain disruptions, growers are advised…
Region: South
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Paddock Practices
Use soil testing to determine fertiliser requirements in the Northern region
02.02.2022With the supply and price of critical agricultural inputs under considerable pressure due to supply chain disruptions, growers are advised…
Region: North
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Paddock Practices
Summer weed management
13.01.2022With glyphosate prices on the rise and weeds of all kinds expected to be an issue after rainfall evets, Australian…
Region: National
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Paddock Practices
Access industry tips and tricks in GRDC’s GroundCover Grain Storage publication
15.12.2021On-farm grain storage has become a significant part of operations for many Australian grain businesses and growers who manage their…
Region: National
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Paddock Practices
Wet harvest implications and resources
08.12.2021Prolonged wet and cool harvest conditions across many parts of Australia’s grain growing regions could produce headaches for growers long…
Region: National
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Paddock Practices
How does the price of phosphorus fertiliser influence net return in wheat?
01.12.2021With global phosphorus (P) supply chain issues continuing and prices for fertiliser expected to stay high in 2022, decisions around…
Region: West