Oilseeds

9 results found

Oilseeds, 23 Sep 2021
Farm trial to explore direct heading versus windrowing

One New South Wales farming family is exploring direct heading of canola versus windrowing as a possible strategy to minimise harvest costs
Oilseeds, 21 Sep 2021
Are you leaving canola profit in the paddock?

Multiple research projects show a big difference in yield and profit when care is taken to harvest canola at just the right time
Oilseeds, 19 Jun 2021
Risks and rewards of very early sown canola

Changing cropping practices and more unpredictable breaks are driving an interest in very early sown canola in Western Australia and, although March sowing has been found to be no better than April, it may provide growers with additional seeding options. But it has risks.
Oilseeds, 14 Apr 2021
‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield

From a dustbowl paddock to a world record, this high-yielding dual-purpose canola crop is testament to both bold research and innovative growers
Oilseeds, 05 Mar 2021
Read up on golden rules for growing canola

Grain growers in WA's low rainfall zone have access to a new publication to assist them to maximise the potential of canola – the 'Golden rules for canola in the low-rainfall zone'.
Oilseeds, 05 Nov 2020
New guide to help growers time windrowing in canola

Growers should check new guidelines to support their decision making and minimise losses from poor windrow timing.
Oilseeds, 16 Apr 2020
Early sown canola planted into stored soil moisture may hang on and yield better if there is a tough finish

Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
Oilseeds, 04 Feb 2020
Can linseed make a comeback in the western region?

WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.
Oilseeds, 22 Jul 2019
Canola yield loss from upper canopy blackleg infection can be reduced

Is upper canopy blackleg infection in canola reducing your profits?

NVT trial results aid crop choice

GRDC National Variety Trials releases 2021 Sorghum Harvest Report

It’s never too early to think about lime

Test methods a concern with soil aluminium

Peer-to-peer frost learning focuses on risk zones

Paddock maps track Jack Frost

Good seasons blur wetters’ benefit

Mindset change to underpin new tools for low-rainfall cropping systems

Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season

Check suitability of spray water in north

Wet winter brings promise – and challenges

Growers extol multiple soybean benefits

Tackling clay with care after years of experience

Years of spreading clay provide valuable lessons

Fire fright leads to emergency lift

Chilled-out award winner reaches for new yield heights

Competitive crops a crucial key in weed management

Eradication of red witchweed on track

Mallee on high alert for mouse outbreak this season

Growers urged to keep monitoring mouse numbers

Prevention is better than cure

Pantry Blitz a biosecurity success for WA grains industry

Partnership targets next-generation herbicides

New herbicide classification system

Monitoring is key to prevent leaf rust losses

Vigilance the key before canopy closure

Successful grain storage starts pre-harvest

Safety-first storage helps avert farm accidents

Good grain storage management helps growers grab market opportunities

Useful guides to boost crop potential

Search for tools to lift high-rainfall yields

Lentil performance push in southern Australia

Two-step approach to high-performance pulses

Radical rethink of sorghum cold tolerance

Statistics help decipher ‘noisy’ agronomic trials

Farm trial to explore direct heading versus windrowing

Are you leaving canola profit in the paddock?

Novel analysis to improve utility of on-farm research

Benefits of precision seed placement

Machine learning powers-up heat tolerance gains

Can machine learning solve complex grain production challenges?

Putting a value on paddock drainage

Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence

Annual forum to shed light on resistance issues

Carbon capture? There’s an app for that

Western GRDC Grower Network News

Have a say in grains research through Grower Network

Improving harvester set-up ‘money in the bank’: grower

Project management a valuable farm business skill

Correct harvester set-up yields results: GRDC workshops

AgSkilled 2.0 drives training needs for ag sector this harvest

Oilseeds