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New 'hyper-yielding' investment to push crop production boundaries

New 'hyper-yielding' investment to push crop production boundaries

High yield potential areas are the target of GRDC's major new hyper-yielding crops investment.

The week that was: Sunday, November 10 - Saturday, November 16

The week that was: Sunday, November 10 - Saturday, November 16

Here's what was making headlines at GroundCover™ online this week.

Forum to guide crop protection direction

Forum to guide crop protection direction

With pesticide resistance on the rise, the grains industry aims to be one step ahead of resistance trends.

Practical answers for growers at Northern Downs spray day

Practical answers for growers at Northern Downs spray day

The workshop is a grower-led initiative of the Brigalow Grower Group.

Agronomy

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Practical answers for growers at Northern Downs spray day

Practical answers for growers at Northern Downs spray day

The workshop is a grower-led initiative of the Brigalow Grower Group.

Project addresses topsoil and subsurface acidity in the south

Project addresses topsoil and subsurface acidity in the south

Collaboration tackles soil constraint that has potential to affect 5 million hectares.

Understanding the cause and effect of herbicide carryover on pulses

Understanding the cause and effect of herbicide carryover on pulses

Damage to subsequent pulse crops can result from three particular situations, says Mark Congreve.

Pushing lime into the subsoil for improved profits

Pushing lime into the subsoil for improved profits

Trials at a WA property suggest biggest soils outlay doesn't always mean best returns.

Nitrogen and disease identified as key constraints to yields

Nitrogen and disease identified as key constraints to yields

Research shows optimising grain production hinges on keeping a range of issues in check.

Grower Stories

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Project addresses topsoil and subsurface acidity in the south

Project addresses topsoil and subsurface acidity in the south

Collaboration tackles soil constraint that has potential to affect 5 million hectares.

Top cropper profit drivers in the South Australian Mallee region

Top cropper profit drivers in the South Australian Mallee region

Machinery investment and labour use main profit drivers in Pinnaroo farm business.

Pushing lime into the subsoil for improved profits

Pushing lime into the subsoil for improved profits

Trials at a WA property suggest biggest soils outlay doesn't always mean best returns.

Bureau of Meteorology launches ag-focused climate guides

Bureau of Meteorology launches ag-focused climate guides

Each guide compares recent and historical climate data to help growers make informed decisions.

Sowing the seeds of diversity in Victoria

Sowing the seeds of diversity in Victoria

Communication is key to success for vertically integrated southern seed company.

Weeds, Pests, Diseases

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Forum to guide crop protection direction

Forum to guide crop protection direction

With pesticide resistance on the rise, the grains industry aims to be one step ahead of resistance trends.

Harvest clean to keep mouse numbers lean

Harvest clean to keep mouse numbers lean

Pest experts encourage growers to harvest as cleanly as possible.

Growers urged to monitor Rhizoctonia risk

Growers urged to monitor Rhizoctonia risk

Rhizoctonia risk for 2020 is high and testing advised in southern medium-rainfall zones.

Soilborne disease courses available for agronomists

Soilborne disease courses available for agronomists

Courses aim to enable agronomists to help growers minimise production losses.

Project launched to test broad-scale weed management approach

Project launched to test broad-scale weed management approach

New project aims to investigate how well area-wide approach to weed management works.

Grain Storage

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Harvest clean to keep mouse numbers lean

Harvest clean to keep mouse numbers lean

Pest experts encourage growers to harvest as cleanly as possible.

Improve grain storage for a trouble-free harvest

Improve grain storage for a trouble-free harvest

Now is the ideal time for growers to look at where storage can be enhanced.

Grain storage webinars: convenient delivery of expert advice

Grain storage webinars: convenient delivery of expert advice

Series of grain storage webinars on all aspects of storing grain on-farm.

Go-to guidelines for correct treatment of grain in storage

Go-to guidelines for correct treatment of grain in storage

These guidelines help support growers to adhere to fumigation best practice.

Crops

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New 'hyper-yielding' investment to push crop production boundaries

New 'hyper-yielding' investment to push crop production boundaries

High yield potential areas are the target of GRDC's major new hyper-yielding crops investment.

Understanding the cause and effect of herbicide carryover on pulses

Understanding the cause and effect of herbicide carryover on pulses

Damage to subsequent pulse crops can result from three particular situations, says Mark Congreve.

Getting hyped up at Hagley for high yielding cereal field day

Getting hyped up at Hagley for high yielding cereal field day

A small town in Australia's smallest state is about to host one big event.

Trials to answer rotation questions in southern region

Trials to answer rotation questions in southern region

Early findings point to balansa clover rotation boosting wheat yields up to 26 per cent.

Sorghum tests go to pilot stage

Sorghum tests go to pilot stage

Australian sorghum could prove to be a good fit for Chinese spirit baijiu

Innovation

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Global search helps heat tolerance gains to be made in wheat

Global search helps heat tolerance gains to be made in wheat

AI breeding strategy for bread wheats uses genomic predictions to find stress solutions.

Bureau of Meteorology launches ag-focused climate guides

Bureau of Meteorology launches ag-focused climate guides

Each guide compares recent and historical climate data to help growers make informed decisions.

GM crops a frontline defence, report says

GM crops a frontline defence, report says

Research points to GM crops to help manage global climate and population challenges.

Exchange of ideas drive progress

Exchange of ideas drive progress

Growers and breeders meets to drive innovation at an industry conference.

Measure, change and measure again for harvest loss calculations

Measure, change and measure again for harvest loss calculations

Measuring grain losses and making machine adjustments could save thousands of dollars.

Farm Business

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Top cropper profit drivers in the South Australian Mallee region

Top cropper profit drivers in the South Australian Mallee region

Machinery investment and labour use main profit drivers in Pinnaroo farm business.

Workshops focus on efficiencies to maximise profit

Workshops focus on efficiencies to maximise profit

The best-performing grain businesses have a number of similarities, research shows.

Sowing the seeds of diversity in Victoria

Sowing the seeds of diversity in Victoria

Communication is key to success for vertically integrated southern seed company.

Top croppers meet benchmark targets in South Australian Mallee

Top croppers meet benchmark targets in South Australian Mallee

Low-cost business model earns place in top 20 per cent of Australian grain growers.

Measure, change and measure again for harvest loss calculations

Measure, change and measure again for harvest loss calculations

Measuring grain losses and making machine adjustments could save thousands of dollars.