issue 158 may june 2022
This page shows the articles in issue 158 may june 2022 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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Weed-suppressive cover crops identified
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 06 May 2022Cover crops show their weed suppression credentials
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Tools to 'see' mungbean success part of new research phase
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 04 May 2022The National Mungbean Improvement Program is entering its fifth iteration and aims to address how to assess gains in grain quality stability that can no longer be visually detected, while using pre-breeding screening methods to identify improved heat tolerance germplasm.
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Sprouted wheat a viable option for animal feed
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 01 May 2022International feed grain buyers are receiving advice on how to incorporate sprouted wheat into animal rations, after a wet Australian harvest in some areas in 2021-22 resulted in sprouted crops. The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre supported Australian grain traders and international customers with technical information on the use of sprouted wheat for animal feed.
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New dietary fibre analysis technique introduced
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 29 Apr 2022Food Standards Australia New Zealand is set to add a new method of analysis to the Food Standards Code. The rapid integrated dietary fibre method (RIDFM), submitted by the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, has taken three years to come to fruition.
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Chemical residues in crops could harm safe grain status
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 27 Apr 2022The Australian Government’s National Residue Survey helps to manage the risk of chemical residue and environmental contaminants in food products. The NRS tests for residues of pesticides and environmental contaminants in 21 grains, pulses and oilseeds.
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Brands, breeds, bright ideas – confirmation bias in action
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 25 Apr 2022In agriculture, confirmation bias is associated with a preference for certain brands, breeds, bright ideas and even accepting farming practices such as biosecurity. It is easy to disregard bias in decision-making if everything is seemingly working as it should for you and other farmers.
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Pushing pulses from break crop to bank crop
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 24 Apr 2022GRDC’s pulse investment is focused on reducing production risk in existing regions and expanding the area where pulses can be grown reliably. Reliability varies depending on soil types and climate. The risk of poor productivity can still outweigh the potential reward.
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New stripe rust variant warrants caution
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 23 Apr 2022A new pathotype of stripe rust with increased virulence on barley was detected in 2021. The new pathotype is not expected to cause damage in barley crops in 2022, but it will be critical to monitor the new variant.
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Pathology expert reflects on distinguished career
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 22 Apr 2022One of Australia’s most respected cereal disease experts has retired from a distinguished career spanning four decades.
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New pre-emergent options and their fit in the farming system
Issue 158, May-June 2022 - 08 Apr 2022Crop rotation will play an increasingly important role in weed control as growers grapple with the rising cost of inputs such as fertiliser and fuel in the 2022 season. New South Wales agronomist Greg Condon says the keys to new pre-emergent herbicide options are knowing which resistant weed population you're dealing with and choosing the best product.