Author: Rebecca Thyer
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New research a key to nutrient management
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-09-12T09:00:00+10:00New research on root architecture and application methods supports deep banding as a key part of a nutrient management strategy.
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Complex phosphorus behaviour unveiled
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-09-09T09:50:00+10:00Even in soils with similar characteristics, phosphorus can behave in contrasting and complex ways, leading to questions on how best to replenish this nutrient.
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Different reactions to deep-placed nutrients
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-09-08T09:00:00+10:00Central Queensland results highlight how chickpeas and sorghum react to applied phosphorus and potassium.
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Deep banding drought-proofs northern soils
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-09-07T09:00:00+10:00Unlike its more-mobile cousin nitrogen, phosphorus is effectively immobile in the northern region’s clay soils, a challenge in a farming system that relies on stored soil water. Deep banding offers a solution that improves soil health and boosts crop yields.
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Deep banding a winner for yields
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-08-31T09:00:00+10:00Central Queensland’s Kurt Mayne credits ‘the best research in a decade’ with improving soil fertility and boosting yields.
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Biosensors herald new era of crop protection
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-06-26T09:00:00+10:00A diagnostic tool that harnesses the power of electrochemical biosensors can diagnose Botrytis grey mould in the field in less than an hour
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Proactive plan key to FTR control
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-06-25T09:00:00+10:00Demonstration sites in the northern region are showing that a proactive plan, with residuals, follow-up management and crop competition are good options in the FTR battle
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What’s holding back area-wide management?
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-06-24T09:00:00+10:00Area-wide management can reduce the spread of herbicide resistant weeds; the trick is moving this option from theory to practice
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Dashboard tracks rising Ascochyta aggression
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-06-23T09:00:00+10:00With the number of highly aggressive Ascochyta rabiei isolates on the rise, Griffith University researchers are investigating why, and they have developed an online dashboard to help
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Nitrogen still offers bang for buck, despite climbing costs
Author: Rebecca Thyer, 2022-06-03T09:00:00+10:00Rising fertiliser costs may lead many to rethink nutrient plans, but analysis shows nitrogen use is still economically sound in many situations