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Tackling the problematic lupin and weeds that give WA growers the blues

Tackling the problematic lupin and weeds that give WA growers the blues

It may look pretty but the blue lupin - with its bright flowers - is a scourge of grain lupin crops in parts of WA.

The Week that Was: Sunday May 17 to Saturday May 23

The Week that Was: Sunday May 17 to Saturday May 23

Take a look back at what was making grains R&D news during the past week at GroundCover online.

AGPIP project launched to target crop insect pests

AGPIP project launched to target crop insect pests

High-impact pest control program announced by GRDC to control grain insect pests.

Evolving weeds dodge multiple management controls

Evolving weeds dodge multiple management controls

Study shows weeds can evolve to avoid both herbicide and non-chemical control strategies.

Agronomy

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South Australian soil health strategy prescribes crop diversity

South Australian soil health strategy prescribes crop diversity

The Pontifex family grow a mix of companion crops on SA mainland and island properties.

South Australian trials examine 'nuts and bolts' of deep ripping

South Australian trials examine 'nuts and bolts' of deep ripping

Southern research helps fine-tune important components of sandy soil amelioration.

Benefits of a 'double break' crop being explored in the west

Benefits of a 'double break' crop being explored in the west

Farm-scale trials in WA aim to help quantify profits from a 'double break' crop system.

Five years of data from Harvest Reports now available

Five years of data from Harvest Reports now available

ANZAC day traditionally marks the start of seeding in many areas and GRDC has released a timely set of NVT trial results.

Holistic approach to farm management promotes soil health in SA

Holistic approach to farm management promotes soil health in SA

The Pontifex family combines ground cover cropping and organic fertiliser applications.

Grower Stories

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Farming on the edge: one-percenters make a difference

Farming on the edge: one-percenters make a difference

A Ceduna grower says small changes can make major differences to a farming business.

Levers make a difference for low-margin farming

Levers make a difference for low-margin farming

Low-margin operation on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain is a business success.

WA grower finds cereal protein boost from pasture legumes

WA grower finds cereal protein boost from pasture legumes

Trials in WA's wheatbelt demonstrate value of pasture legumes to later cereal crops.

WA grower gets protein boost in cereals sown after pasture legumes

WA grower gets protein boost in cereals sown after pasture legumes

WA trials consider long-term benefits of pasture legumes to cropping rotations.

Holistic approach to farm management promotes soil health in SA

Holistic approach to farm management promotes soil health in SA

The Pontifex family combines ground cover cropping and organic fertiliser applications.

Weeds, Pests, Diseases

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Tackling the problematic lupin and weeds that give WA growers the blues

Tackling the problematic lupin and weeds that give WA growers the blues

It may look pretty but the blue lupin - with its bright flowers - is a scourge of grain lupin crops in parts of WA.

AGPIP project launched to target crop insect pests

AGPIP project launched to target crop insect pests

High-impact pest control program announced by GRDC to control grain insect pests.

Evolving weeds dodge multiple management controls

Evolving weeds dodge multiple management controls

Study shows weeds can evolve to avoid both herbicide and non-chemical control strategies.

Understanding evolution the key to weed control strategies

Understanding evolution the key to weed control strategies

Tips for growers to stay ahead of weeds with a constantly changing set of control measures.

Statistics playing a critical role for research in the grains industry

Statistics playing a critical role for research in the grains industry

What are the stats on that? - Statistics helping to make gains in complex grains R&D questions.

Grain Storage

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Growers warned to beware of insects that may have infiltrated grain storage

Growers warned to beware of insects that may have infiltrated grain storage

Growers sowing winter crops may find some nasty surprises when opening their silos.

Trials investigate best chemical combinations for new insecticide

Trials investigate best chemical combinations for new insecticide

Researchers collaborate to test efficacy of a new insecticide for stored grain pests.

Growers advised to monitor and record stored grain to avoid surprises

Growers advised to monitor and record stored grain to avoid surprises

Regularly monitoring and recording stored grain conditions helps detect problems early.

Tips to maximise potential of retained seed in NSW

Tips to maximise potential of retained seed in NSW

Grain can be susceptible to poor germination and low vigour so planting rates in 2020 may need to be adjusted.

Storage helps 'buffer' the impact of drought in New South Wales

Storage helps 'buffer' the impact of drought in New South Wales

Grower uses new and upgraded on-farm storage as part of drought management strategy.

Crops

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Tackling the problematic lupin and weeds that give WA growers the blues

Tackling the problematic lupin and weeds that give WA growers the blues

It may look pretty but the blue lupin - with its bright flowers - is a scourge of grain lupin crops in parts of WA.

Getting legume inoculation right can improve crop performance

Getting legume inoculation right can improve crop performance

Growers are encouraged to get legume inoculation right to optimise 2020 crop results.

South Australian trials examine 'nuts and bolts' of deep ripping

South Australian trials examine 'nuts and bolts' of deep ripping

Southern research helps fine-tune important components of sandy soil amelioration.

Pulse check on pulse crop nutrition planning for 2020

Pulse check on pulse crop nutrition planning for 2020

Inoculating pulses with rhizobia can help boost nitrogen fixation and crop yields.

Benefits of a 'double break' crop being explored in the west

Benefits of a 'double break' crop being explored in the west

Farm-scale trials in WA aim to help quantify profits from a 'double break' crop system.

Innovation

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Cracks opening in the wheat yield ceiling

Cracks opening in the wheat yield ceiling

AI-backed 'energy use efficiency' index helps breeders shunt wheat energy into yield.

Phenotyping wheat grain using artificial intelligence and X-rays

Phenotyping wheat grain using artificial intelligence and X-rays

New X-ray CT scanner set to detect stress tolerance in cereal crop lines.

Heat tolerance genetics identified for chickpea

Heat tolerance genetics identified for chickpea

Chickpea resilience boosted with inclusion of heat tolerance genetics into Australian lines.

High-tech sensors may one day guide better fertiliser decisions

High-tech sensors may one day guide better fertiliser decisions

On-farm sensors and remote data providing high-tech decision support to Future Farm.

Analysis to fast track the yield benefits of genomic selection

Analysis to fast track the yield benefits of genomic selection

Australian biometricians develop analysis pipeline for enhanced genetic gain for growers.

Farm Business

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Lockdown measures won't stop opportunity to get tips on innovation in grains sector

Lockdown measures won't stop opportunity to get tips on innovation in grains sector

Lockdown measures won't stop workshop opportunities for growers to get tips on innovation in grains sector.

Levers make a difference for low-margin farming

Levers make a difference for low-margin farming

Low-margin operation on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain is a business success.

Don't let lockdown put a stop to your vehicle training

Don't let lockdown put a stop to your vehicle training

Don't let the virus lockdown prohibit up-skilling with heavy vehicle training opportunities.

Insurance landscape wide open, Nuffield scholar says

Insurance landscape wide open, Nuffield scholar says

Data-based insurance is the way of the future, according to Nuffield scholar Dylan Hirsch.

Victorian grain business updates to explore productivity issues with the aim of boosting profits

Victorian grain business updates to explore productivity issues with the aim of boosting profits

Register now for next week's GRDC Farm Business Updates in Vic featuring an AFL great.