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Calculating Return On Investment for On Farm Trials
14.11.2016An on farm trial tests the yield or economic effect of a management treatment on an agricultural system.
Region: National
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Publication
Stored Grain Pests Identification - The Back Pocket Guide
16.09.2016This GRDC identification guide provides a snapshot of common pests found in stored grain in Australia.
Region: National
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Update Paper
Using profit to repay debt, expand or invest off farm
07.09.2016• Tax minimisation versus wealth creation (short term versus longer term strategies).• What form is the profit and when do you take it?• Assets spread and liquidity.• Regular and consistent discussion with everyone at the table.
Region: National
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Update Paper
Summer cropping options to manage root lesion nematodes
21.07.2016• Test soil for nematodes and plan crop rotations that target the correct nematode species identified.• Mungbean cultivars are susceptible to P. thornei.• Sorghum hybrids are susceptible to P. neglectus.• Maize hybrids range from susceptible
Region: National
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Factsheet
Nitrous oxide emissions in the Grains Industry: Research on tillage …
30.06.2016Nitrogenous fertiliser is a major, consistent investment in crop growth that Australian grain growers make in order to meet yield targets.
Region: National
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Factsheet
Nitrous oxide emissions in the Grains Industry: Nitrogen fertiliser …
30.06.2016Agriculture is responsible for an estimated 85 per cent of Australia’s emissions of nitrous oxide (N2O), a greenhouse gas with almost 300 times the potency of carbon dioxide.
Region: National
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Farm decision making
21.04.2016This booklet is the collation of insights and experiences from the Grain and Graze program. The contents are loosely based on four important concepts that we believe need to be strengthened so farmers and advisors can make good, informed decisions.
Region: National
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Irrigated Wheat: Best Practice Guidelines In Cotton Farming Systems
07.04.2016These best practice guidelines are based on growers achieving maximum irrigated wheat yields (8t/ha plus). These guidelines are comprised of key recommendations developed from two major projects, High Yielding Irrigated Grains in Cotton Farming
Region: National, North, South, West
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Impact of weeds on Australian grain production
09.03.2016The GRDC has commissioned a comprehensive industry study into the cost of weeds, including yield loss and the costs of weed management practices. With input from grain growers, agronomists, consultants, agribusiness data experts and weed researchers,
Region: National
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Factsheet
Using climate and weather data objectively
01.03.2016Climate and weather forecasting continue to improve as the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) develops and refines new technology and modelling. Growers and advisers can consult a range of information to interpret emerging trends that can help with
Region: National