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Factsheet
Wheat Curl Mite
26.11.2009A tiny mite that spreads wheat streak mosaic virus Management of host plants over summer and autumn is the main tool in controlling wheat curl mite, the carrier of wheat streak mosaic virus, a disease which may cause up to 100 per cent yield loss
Region: National, North, South, West
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Update Paper
Increasing Yield of Irrigated Wheat in Queensland and Northern NSW
26.11.2009Take home message • Irrigation farmers sowed a record area of irrigated wheat between western NSW and central Queensland in 2008. Much of the crop lodged and average yields were well below the potential of 8-10 t/ha. • In the short term growers
Region: North, South, West
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Update Paper
Aphids in Barley 2008 - Impact and Management
26.11.2009Take home messages • High levels of aphid pressure (~35-95 aphids/tiller in Untreated) occurred naturally in all four trials • Untreated aphid numbers rapidly built up from early September but also rapidly declined ~3-4 weeks later • Seed
Region: North, National, South, West
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Update Paper
Chloride Deficiency in Wheat
20.11.2009Take home message • Chloride deficiency causes leaf spotting similar to that observed in several paddocks of durum grown in northwest NSW in 2007 and 2008. • Initial field trials did not respond to added chloride fertiliser, probably because the
Region: North, South, West
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Update Paper
Canopy Management - Principles and Economics
13.11.2009Take home message • Canopy management by delaying or splitting N significantly increased yield in 2008 under optimal conditions. In previous years the application of N at early stem elongation maintained yields equivalent to when N was applied in
Region: North, South, West
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Update Paper
USING ROTATION CROPS TO IMPROVE SOIL QUALITY
08.10.2009Take home message Following the growth of legume crops particularly, we have observed improved soil structure, nutrient availability and uptake, a more active and larger soil microbial biomass. When these effects are combined, a healthier soil
Region: North, South, West
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Update Paper
NITROGEN VOLATILISATION FROM NORTHERN CROPPING SOILS
17.09.2009Take home message Surface application of ammonium sulphate fertiliser on alkaline cropping soils of northwest NSW poses a high risk of volatilisation loss, particularly if there is calcium carbonate (lime) at the surface.
Region: North, National, South, West
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Update Paper
NITROGEN FIXATION BENEFITS OF PULSE CROPS
16.09.2009Take home message • As the cost of N fertiliser continues to rise unpredictably, the N fixed by the pulses in pulse-cereal rotations becomes a more attractive option as a source of N. • Pulse N2 fixation is enhanced by good crop and soil
Region: North, National, South, West
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Update Paper
HIGH YIELDING IRRIGATED CEREAL ROTATIONS IN COTTON FARMING SYSTEMS
16.09.2009Take home message • Preparation of seedbed and method of sowing has a significant impact on seedling emergence and the final yield outcome in a watering up situation. Optimising planting method is the key. • The number of plants established,
Region: North, South, West
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Publication
Double Cropping in Northern Victoria
15.09.2009A best management practice guide based on the results of the double cropping project and grower experience.
Region: South