issue 146 may june 2020
This page shows the articles in issue 146 may june 2020 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Growers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm in crops this season
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 09 Apr 2020Growers advised about steps to take in the wake of fall armyworm arrival in Australia.
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On and off-farm data systems to power a new generation of grain grower decision-support tools
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 08 Apr 2020Crop phenology, frost and soil plant-available water decision-support tools get analytics upgrade.
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Opportunities exist for new insurance products to better service the grains industry
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 07 Apr 2020Data-based insurance is the way of the future, according to Nuffield scholar Dylan Hirsch.
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NSW grower moves beyond no-tillage to reduce risk
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 06 Apr 2020Novel approaches with cover crops tested by NSW grower to boost business resilience.
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Leading geneticists from across the globe meet to discuss barley rust issues and developments
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 06 Apr 2020World's leading barley rust scientists gather in Sydney to thrash out disease tactics.
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Planting date remains a viable frost management option
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 05 Apr 2020Reminder that early winter crop sowing can help reduce risks of frost in the northern region.
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SA growers advised to test and treat soil acidity early to prevent crop yield decline
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 04 Apr 2020Strategic soil testing and liming in autumn is needed to tackle emerging acidity in SA.
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Scholar leaves comfort zone to future-proof NSW farm
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 02 Apr 2020Mixed farmer tests tactics to boost carbon-capture after overseas fact-finding mission.
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New herbicides offer hope, but farming practices should include all tactics to tackle weeds
Issue 146, May-June 2020 - 01 Apr 2020New herbicides will complement existing options for weed control in no-till systems.