GRDC Farm Practices Survey 2012

GRDC Farm Practices Survey 2012 cover

This report outlines the adoption of key management practices used in Australian grain-growing regions. Specific practices include:

  • matching land use to land capabilities;
  • reduced or no-tillage;
  • stubble retention;
  • crop rotation with pastures, oilseeds and pulses;
  • controlled traffic and precision agriculture;
  • nutrient budgeting and soil testing;
  • use of soil conditioners;
  • sowing dates;
  • managing water use efficiency; and
  • water budgeting.

Related article: GRDC Farm Practices Survey 2008

GRDC Project Code KAR00002

Region National, North, South, West