issue 145, march april 2020
This page shows the articles in issue 145, march april 2020 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Recent rainfall coupled with grain on the ground sparks risk of mice affecting winter crops
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 21 Feb 2020A combination of grain on the ground and recent rainfall could lead to more mice.
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Southern Australian growers warned to watch for root disease that can reduce crop yields
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 21 Feb 2020Dry spring and summer conditions in some areas could lead to more Rhizoctonia.
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Crushing rollers prove effective against small conical snails
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 20 Feb 2020WA grower group trials looking at roller cleaning system for snails in harvested canola.
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Industry guards against introduction of serious overseas barley pathogen
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 19 Feb 2020BYR pathogen represents a significant threat to Australian industry if introduced.
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Crop varieties, protection tactics and marketing options raised as key issues by NSW growers
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 19 Feb 2020See some highlights from GRDC panel tour of northern NSW farm sheds and grower paddocks.
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Mungbean company at top of vertically integrated Queensland operation
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 17 Feb 2020Two former agricultural scientists head up a successful Queensland mungbean operation.
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Research explores hidden life of creatures in chaff systems
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 17 Feb 2020WA researchers are looking at how chaff collection systems influence pest populations.
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Weed seed dormancy and herbicide use key considerations when season breaks
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 15 Feb 2020Growers in dry areas advised to consider weed seed dormancy and residual herbicide use.
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With water and nitrogen use linked, drought has a double impact on yield
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 14 Feb 2020Research confirms high crop yields need enough nitrogen to match water supply.
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QLD research makes breakthrough in boosting sorghum protein content
Issue 145, March-April 2020 - 13 Feb 2020Sorghum genes have been edited to dramatically improve the crop's digestibility.