Issue 175, March-April 2025
This page shows the articles in Issue 175, March-April 2025 of GroundCover. As articles are developed and published online, the list below will grow until all articles are available.
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The future of the double-knock
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 19 Apr 2025An expert in weeds management has outlined a potential approach for dealing with glyphosate and paraquat-resistant weeds
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Effective stripe rust management starts with variety selection
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 18 Apr 2025Random surveys across the northern region demonstrate the power of growing wheat varieties with in-built stripe rust protection
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Healthy seeds crucial for successful winter sowing
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 17 Apr 2025Infected seeds can introduce hidden threats, so securing clean, healthy seeds is crucial to protect your farm from pests, diseases, and weeds
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Gravel mulches outperform gypsum and ripping in trials
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 15 Apr 2025Trials using gravel mulches in Western Australia show they can increase yields in high alkaline-sodic-saline soils where water is limited.
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Winter season starts
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 14 Apr 2025Every year, GroundCover™ tracks a group of growers throughout Australia as they navigate the cropping season. Our participants for 2025 detail their enterprises and management strategies in the first part of this year’s series.
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The nitrogen bank for higher yields and lower emissions
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 13 Apr 2025Analysis of the impact of nitrogen decision-making systems indicates that yield does not need to be sacrificed to achieve environmental gains
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Herbicide-tolerant lentils: Registration and impacts
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 11 Apr 2025The rise of lentils as the most profitable crop in southern rotations was enabled by Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investments. Of particular importance was solving challenges around weed control. This included backing the development of herbicide tolerance traits in lentils and supporting novel herbicide use registrations with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
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Agile ‘moisture farmer’ turns flood pain into flood gain
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 10 Apr 2025A Victoria grain and sheep producer takes the good with the bad when floods arrive, valuing the added moisture they offer to following crops.
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New sowing date calculators could lift wheat, barley yields
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 08 Apr 2025The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has made a significant investment in the National Phenology Initiative (NPI), aiming to enhance agricultural practices for wheat and barley cultivation. This initiative focuses on understanding the timing of biological events in the life cycle of plants, which is crucial for optimising sowing times. By developing an improved sowing time guide, GRDC seeks to help growers make more informed decisions, leading to better crop yields and profitability.
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Automated biosecurity sentinels guarding the modern farm
Issue 175, March-April 2025 - 07 Apr 2025GRDC’s role in the recent $21 million investment in the iMapPESTS project marks a significant advancement in pest management for grain growers by developing cutting-edge automated Sentinel units. These devices are designed to enhance the monitoring of agricultural pests, providing farmers and researchers with timely, actionable pest management information. By leveraging advanced technology, iMapPESTS aims to streamline pest detection and reporting, ultimately improving crop health and yield.