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Strategies to enhance the value of On-Farm grain storage in South Australia (USA219T)
Developing a successful stored grain ecosystem model requires input and interaction by engineers and scientists specialising in the subject.
Grains research internships (S1513 and S916)
This internship includes a full year research traineeship placement in SARDI for graduates and work experience for several undergraduate students each year.
Development of Wheat Population using Speed Breeding for Salinity Tolerance (UA317)
Develop a wheat mapping population created specifically for salinity tolerance to help determine the mechanisms that allow Mocho de Espiga Branca to survive under saline conditions.
Upskilling the women of the Upper North to be future ready, productive farmers (UNFS118G)
A series of workshops to help women in the Upper North be more informed and effective partners in their farm businesses.
Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary 2016-2018 (EP116)
The Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary (EPFSS) was produced and distributed for 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Time of Sowing Influence on Phosphorous requirements and soil testing (AS216)
This research investigated how time of sowing influences how much phosphorus is needed by plants and the effect of phosphorus inputs.
Increasing lentil productivity on dune and swale soils (TC116)
Identifies constraints to lentil productivity on dune and swale soils of the Yorke Peninsula.
Economics of High Phosphorous Rates on Pulses (AS118)
Field trials were conducted on phosphorus-deficient soils with pulse nodulation counts and yield assessed against various rates of phosphorus to find the highest gross margin scenario.
Optimising Legume Inoculation for dry sowing (S716)
This research tested inoculant group, formulation, rate and timing under dry sowing conditions on soils responsive to inoculation.
MacKillop Farm Management Group Annual Trial Results book (MFM118)
This project provides MFMG growers in the Limestone Coast of SA with accurate and timely information they need to make informed decisions.
Efficiency of Fertiliser N products on calcareous and sandy soil types (AS317)
This project aimed to assess the effectiveness of different nitrogen fertiliser products in delivering plant available nitrogen to wheat on calcareous and lighter textured soils.
Drivers of Flowering Time in Durum (S518)
Growers need accurate information about durum phenology to optimise their yields so this project aimed to identify the optimal sowing and flowering times of durum in SA.
High Rainfall Zone Canola Variable Rate Nitrogen (VRN) Project (ELD118)
Investigating the accuracy of NDVI and NDRE in detecting canola response to nitrogen to create a variable rate map.
Regional Internships in Applied Grains Research (H115)
This annual regional internship offers graduate a year’s training in applied grains RD&E with the Hart Field-Site Group based in the Clare region.
Dual-purpose Canola For South Australia’s High Rainfall Zone (SARDI315)
The management of dual-purpose canola crops to maximise profitability was investigated by testing time of sowing and varieties.
SANTFA Conference 2019 (SAN317)
The core objectives of the project were to:
• Successfully hold the SANTFA annual conference
• Have a minimum of 150 delegates attend the conference
• Provide conference audio throughout the rest of the season
Making Science Useful to Agriculture (S1218)
A workshop was held to outline propositions for improved focus on Agriculture research and development investment and to demonstrate the impact of science and technology with emphasis on genetic improvement and agronomy.
Australasian Soilborne Disease Symposium 2018 in Adelaide (APP118)
The Australasian Soilborne Disease Symposium provides up-to-date information and a place to interact for researchers and growers.
Development of Wheat Population using Speed Breeding for Salinity Tolerance (UA518)
Dr Allison Pearson travelled to the 2018 ‘Salt and Water Stress In Plants” Gordon Research Seminar and Conference in New Hampshire, USA to present her research and take part in conference activities.
On-farm optimisation of oat grain production and marketing (MFM318G)
Holding an oat field day and property visit to facilitate industry discussion about relevant issues in regards to oats. Viewing the MFMG milling oat variety management trial.
Upper North: Time of Sowing and Yield Loss from Frost/Heat Stress (UNF116)
The Upper North Agricultural Region of SA is frequently affected by hot dry springs, significant frost events and unreliable opening rains. Identifying the window of least risk for sowing and increasing the knowledge of the farmers to different wheat phenology will increase profitability and enable management through seasonal variation.
Adopting Profitable Crop Sequences in the South Australian Mallee (MSF115)
Broadleaf break crop performance was assessed over three years and across four soil types in the northern Mallee region of South Australia.
Growing durum demand in SA: gross margin sensitivity analysis trials (UA415)
Comparing the yields, prices and gross margins of durums and bread wheats at different trial sites over a three-year period.
Seed to Store YouTube clip competition (AC117)
The fourth year of the Seed to Store YouTube clip competition ran complementary to the Royal Adelaide Show.
New field-based tools to rapidly assess crop nitrogen and stress status (UA316)
Improving the ease of measurement of plant trait components, water soluble carbohydrates and nitrogen content through use of non-destructive, real-time measurements carried out by a handheld device.
Identifying the causes of unreliable N fixation by medic-based pastures (SARDI1515)
Investigating whether common herbicides used for weed control in medic-based pastures contribute to the uncertain nitrogen fixation from pastures on the Upper Eyre Peninsula.
Improving weed control in new herbicide tolerant lentils (S316)
Evaluating the control of key difficult-to-control weed species in South Australian lentil production by using novel metribuzin applications, alternative timings and mixtures with other herbicides.
The H Sensor: a weed ID and mapping system (SPAA114)
The H Sensor’s ability to accurately identify weeds was assessed in a variety of crop and weed scenarios encountered in South Australia.
Common Vetch as a break crop for marginal cropping systems. (S1417)
Showing the new vetch varieties superior winter growth and production in trials at Morchard, Minnipa and Waikerie. Finalising the PBR registration for the new vetch line.
Enhancing diagnostics and extension for Khapra Beetle to secure trade (S1217)
Samples were taken from across South Australia to assess for the absence or presence of insects and dermestids, including Khapra beetle.
The samples to be used to create better resources to aid in greater diagnostic capability of Khapra beetle.
2018 Ag Excellence Alliance Forum Evaluation (AEX118G)
A forum was held to increase the understanding of research and development projects and activities carried out by South Australia’s farming groups, as well as sharing resources and knowledge between farming groups, industry and government representatives.
Hi Tech Monitoring Sites (A116)
Providing farming systems groups and growers access to real-time weather and crop data at monitoring sites in Riverton, Bute, Hart and Booleroo Centre.
Pulse management for low rainfall farming systems (EP117G)
Burning of weed seeds in low rainfall farming systems (S416)
The efficacy of burning treatments on different weed species was investigated by exposing weed seeds to high temperatures for varying durations.
Communicating Innovations in Precision Agriculture: Factsheet Series (SPAA115)
Making factsheets and a poster on precision agriculture topics to disseminate to growers.
Upskilling women of the Upper North in sustainable and productive farming principles (UNFS316G)
Five Ladies on the Land Upskilling Women Workshops were held featuring a range of speakers and topics.
Getting more from crop rotations; cereals, the new break crop? (UNF217G)
A full-day expo was held in Booleroo Centre including a range of presentations and a visit to soil pits.
Genetic characterisation and exploitation of heat stress tolerant durum germplasm (UA1415)
The SAGIT-AGT heat stress chamber was used to study the heat stress tolerance of 31 durum breeding lines, along with commercial durum varieties and bread wheats for comparison.
The trial identified suitable parents for future breeding, which may lead to the development of new heat tolerant durum varieties 8-10 years from now.
Reassessing the value of phosphorus replacement strategies on fixing soils (UA1115)
Field trials were conducted in a range of South Australian locations and growing conditions comparing P responses in different wheat and barley varieties.
Common Vetch as a break crop for marginal cropping systems (S914)
Using germplasm from previous GRDC vetch projects to develop and trial vetch lines with potential to be commercialised for use in low rainfall areas of SA.
Crown rot resistance in durums (S514)
Crown rot resistance has been sought from a wild related species and bread wheats to gain useful levels of resistance. Multiple crosses have been made to adapted durums to ensure good yield potential.
SA Crop Variety Sowing Guides (S414)
Information collected through the GRDC National Variety trials, plant breeders, pathologists and SARDI officers is collated to create the annual guide.
Genetic Characterisation and Exploitation of Heat Stress Tolerant Barley Germplasm (AGT115)
Barley varieties were screened in greenhouse trials in 2015 and 2016, and in four field locations in 2016 to assess varietal responses to heat stress.
Publication of 2017 Farm Gross Margin Guide for SA (RS216)
The 2017 Farm Gross Margin Guide was developed and distributed to growers.
The application of bent leg technologies to higher speed tined seeding of cereal grains (USA114)
A novel bent leg opener has been investigated and modelled to provide a low soil throw alternative tine design.
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