issue 155 november december 2021
This page shows the articles in issue 155 november december 2021 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Artificial intelligence to provide fast, accurate early disease warning
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 26 Oct 2021A multidisciplinary research team at the University of Western Australia builds on existing collaborations in machine learning, genomics, pathology and plant breeding to provide grain growers with tools to assess the impact of frost, salt stress and diseases such as Fusarium head blight. The information will allow growers to act more quickly and more profitably.
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Genome sequencing muscles-up seed quarantine
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 25 Oct 2021New diagnostic technology is revealing both harmful and highly beneficial microorganisms that hitch a ride in pulse seed imported into Australia
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Liming trials support new soil analysis technology
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 24 Oct 2021Research being conducted in South Australia could offer growers a simpler option for soil analysis and help deliver insights into more-effective liming techniques. Ruby Hume, a PhD candidate in soil science at the University of Adelaide, is investigating the value of infrared spectroscopy for farm soil analysis.
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Crop rotations a key to barley grass control
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 23 Oct 2021Gregor Wilkins has had success controlling barley grass using a combination of cultivation including a prickle chain and cultivar with sweeps, along with rotations and herbicides.
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Wholegrain oats and barley offer dietary promise
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 21 Oct 2021New research by accredited practising dietitians from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council published in the international journal Nutrients has shone a light on the use of oats and barley in the local and global markets and on-pack cholesterol-lowering health claims.
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Fire fright leads to emergency lift
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 19 Oct 2021Fire safety is top of mind for South Australian grower Michael Treloar this season after lightning sparked a small – but frightening – paddock fire on his Cummins property about two weeks into harvest in November 2020. Michael, who is also a GRDC southern panelist, urges growers across the country to prioritise workplace, health and safety during this year's harvest.
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Prevention is better than cure
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 18 Oct 2021Early detection and prevention are key components of a biosecurity plan that is designed to reduce the likelihood and impact of devastating pests, diseases and weeds entering farms. The Invasive Plants and Animals Policy Framework identifies the four key aspects of the Victorian Government’s overall approach to managing the different stages of an invasive species.
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Pantry Blitz a biosecurity success for WA grains industry
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 17 Oct 2021Demonstrating the absence of exotic pests is vital to continue growing the local grain industry and maintaining access to export markets. The latest ‘Pantry Blitz’, an annual biosecurity surveillance project that focuses on various invasive stored product pests, has revealed no new exotic pests this year.
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Monitoring is key to prevent leaf rust losses
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 16 Oct 2021Pests and diseases cut global wheat production by 21.5 per cent. Leaf rust has long been considered the most damaging rust pathogen of wheat overall.
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Successful grain storage starts pre-harvest
Issue 155, November-December 2021 - 11 Oct 2021GRDC grain storage expert Chris Warrick encourages growers to start maintenance and check storage facilities to prepare for a successful 2021 harvest. He notes growers are increasingly choosing on-farm storage and are focusing on improved capacity.