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Phosphorus inputs could be reduced when sowing into warm and moist soil, but adequate rates remain essential when sowing into cooler and drier soils.

Growers and advisers gained practical experience in identifying and managing soil-borne root diseases through workshops held in Adelaide, Maitland and Blyth.

Sowing dual-purpose canola early in the season has the potential to increase profitability for growers within high rainfall zones, according to findings from a South Australian Grain Industry Trust trial based in the state’s south east.

DURUM variety selection should focus on qualities including yield potential, disease resistance and grain quality characteristics, rather than development speed according to a SAGIT-funded project.

Brendan Kupke’s goal to pursue a career in grains research has been reinforced by being involved in the South Australian Research and Development Institute internship program funded by SAGIT, the GRDC, SARDI and the University of Adelaide.

Growers in South Australia’s high-rainfall regions could soon be reaping more barley per hectare thanks to a South Australian Grain Industry Trust project currently underway.