issue 156 january february 2022
This page shows the articles in issue 156 january february 2022 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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More seeding opportunities with early canola sowing
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-03-01T09:00:00+11:00Two years of trials in Western Australia have shown that it is possible to sow canola very early to make the most of earlier sowing opportunities presented by changing climatic conditions. Although sowing very early in March did not have higher yields than early April, the big advantage is locking in the seeding opportunity, but the risks and rewards need to be considered.
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The great dig to re-engineer soils
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-28T09:00:00+11:00A soil profile with multiple constraints is being radically re-engineered at Tarin Rock in Western Australia as part of a major GRDC and Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development investment to see what can theoretically be achieved for crop production in a water limited environment.
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Confidence boost for early, deep-sown pulses
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-27T09:00:00+11:00Trials supported by modelling scenarios using 50 years of climate data are boosting confidence to sow pulses such as chickpeas, lentils, vetch and field peas early and at greater depth in the low and medium-rainfall regions of Western Australia.
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Exhaustive endeavour to relieve soils headache
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-26T09:00:00+11:00An ambitious soil profile re-engineering project is underway on Mark Pearce’s Tarin Rock property in the Western Australian wheatbelt to see what theoretical upper limit to crop production can be achieved with increasing levels of soil amelioration.
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Could high-value pulses play a tactical role in rotations?
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-25T09:00:00+11:00Early sown chickpeas are being assessed to see if they can enhance their value in crop rotations further by playing a tactical role in double break-crop sequences.
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Wild peanut’s legacy reaches across the world
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-24T09:00:00+11:00One well-travelled wild peanut has had a profound influence on food security and pest and disease resistance around the world, showing what can be achieved when genetics are shared
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Chickpea ‘saviour’ retires
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-23T09:00:00+11:00Dr Kevin Moore’s research, knowledge, enthusiasm and dedication to plant pathology have been vital in establishing and nurturing the northern region’s pulse industry
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Soil tonic mixes lime, deep ripping and nutrition
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-22T09:00:00+11:00South Australian growers Alistair and Kate Ifould have put in place an ambitious soil improvement program to correct a worsening soil acidification problem. It has involved a combination of liming and deep ripping, followed by a generous fertiliser application program, to get the most out of their newly improved soils.
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A season of highs and lows
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-21T09:00:00+11:00Each year, GroundCover follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the cropping season. As 2021 draws to a close, they tell Melissa Marino how management and conditions have affected their outcomes.
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Quality candidates recognised in historic double win
Issue 156, January-February 2022 - 2022-02-20T09:00:00+11:00For the first time in its history, the Australasian Grain Science Association has presented two researchers with the Guthrie Award for their outstanding contributions to grain science