BACKGROUND
The MFMG Annual Trial Results Book provides the latest research to MFMG growers to assist their decision-making. It also promotes the development and communication of solutions to common issues and is an opportunity to acknowledge the work of innovative farmers through case studies.
Start:
July 1, 2018
Finish:
June 30, 2019
Project participants
MacKillop Farm Management Group (MFMG): Meg Bell
The problem
Growers in the Limestone Coast of SA need a way to keep up-to-date with all the latest research that is relevant to the area.
The research
Provides MFMG growers in the Limestone Coast of SA with accurate and timely information they need to make informed decisions.
Research aims
The core objectives of the project were to determine:
In the field
The MFMG Trial Results Book contained a range of valuable contributors including results from:
For the first time, ‘Rapid Results’ were created by MFMG. Preliminary results of all MFMG trials were made available to members early and were posted in the member are of MFMG’s website in January 2019.
Results
The 2018 MFMG Trial Results Book was compiled and made available online to members, sponsors and participating researchers on 27 March 2019.
While members and sponsors were able to order a hard copy of the Trial Results Book, there were few requests and so making the trial results available on the members area of the website will be continued in future years.
Value for growers
The MFMG 2018 Trial Results Book is available via download in the members area of the MFMG website www.mackillopgroup.com.au.
It is a valuable resource for the region’s growers and a convenient compilation of relevant information.