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Author: Natalie Lee

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  • How do dual-purpose oats fit in the HRZ?
    How do dual-purpose oats fit in the HRZ?
    Author: Dr Natalie Moore, Rick Graham and Fiona Scott, 2023-01-20T09:00:00+11:00

    Dual-purpose oat varieties give added flexibility to growers in providing winter forage for livestock, in addition to income from the grain or hay harvested. But when produced in high-rainfall regions, growers need to contend with greater risk due to adverse weather conditions. A team from NSW DPI has been assessing the fit of dual-purpose oats in the HRZ and provide a few recommendations for growers.

  • Research shows Russian wheat aphid can be managed
    Research shows Russian wheat aphid can be managed
    Author: Natalie Lee, 2020-09-02T00:00:00+10:00

    Australian researchers are more confident the Russian wheat aphid (RWA) pest does not pose a major threat to winter cereal crops if growers understand how to manage it effectively.

  • Digging deeper to understand crop performance
    Digging deeper to understand crop performance
    Author: Natalie Lee, 2020-08-29T00:00:00+10:00

    South Australian Research and Development Institute principal scientist in soil biology and molecular diagnostics Alan McKay says mid to late winter is an ideal time to examine crop roots to assess the presence and impact of soil-borne diseases. Dr McKay says uneven crop growth can be caused by a number of factors including drought, soil structure or toxicity issues, nutrient deficiencies or soil-borne disease.

  • Growers urged to consider nitrogen strategies in early sown oats
    Growers urged to consider nitrogen strategies in early sown oats
    Author: Natalie Lee, 2020-08-28T00:00:00+10:00

    Early results from a GRDC investment show that targeted nitrogen management strategies can help optimise both grain yield and quality for early sown oats in the western region. The research is investigating agronomy practices and international varieties that may have a fit for early sowing in WA.

  • Research explores hidden life of creatures in chaff systems
    Research explores hidden life of creatures in chaff systems
    Author: Natalie Lee, 2020-02-17T00:00:00+11:00

    WA researchers are looking at how chaff collection systems influence pest populations.

  • App aids liming decisions
    App aids liming decisions
    Author: Natalie Lee, 2019-08-28T00:00:00+10:00

    The iLime app was developed by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, with co-investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

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