GROWERS experiencing poor protein levels in cereal crops following medic pastures could soon have an explanation thanks to SAGIT-funded research happening at the Minnipa Agricultural Centre.
THE impact of frost and heat damage on different varieties of wheat is being explored in a trial run by the Upper North Farming Systems Group and funded by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust.
A beetle which has significantly reduced problem weed silverleaf nightshade in South Africa has recently arrived in Australia and will now be studied for release under a nationally-funded research program. SAGIT Chairman Michael Treloar said the research project is an exciting opportunity to work with the South Australian government in…
Growers looking for an alternative break crop option this year could consider forage field peas as an option after SAGIT-funded research provided a comparison with traditional varieties.
As seeding gets underway in coming weeks, durum growers are reminded to ensure they have an integrated approach to manage grass weed control this season.