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New field-based tools to rapidly assess crop nitrogen and stress status (UA316)
Jun 30, 2018
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)
Jun 30, 2018
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)
Jun 30, 2018
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)
Jun 1, 2018
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)
Jun 1, 2018
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)
Jun 1, 2018
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)
Apr 6, 2018
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)
Feb 28, 2018
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)
Feb 14, 2018
Burning of weed seeds in low rainfall farming systems (S416)
Dec 31, 2017
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)
Dec 1, 2017
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)
Sep 30, 2017
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)
Aug 1, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
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)
Jun 30, 2017
A novel bent leg opener has been investigated and modelled to provide a low soil throw alternative tine design.
Farm Scale AquaTill Demonstration and Field Day (SAN117)
Jun 30, 2017
Showing that AquaTill allows sowing in moist conditions.
Novel cultural controls for snails (S214)
Jun 30, 2017
Microwave technology was assessed in the lab for its ability to kill snails.
Identification of sodicity tolerant oat varieties (UA416)
Jun 30, 2017
A range of oat varieties were tested for tolerance to sodic and saline stress.
Efficiency of various fertiliser N products on sandy soil types (AS116)
Jun 1, 2017
Glasshouse trials using two sandy and one calcareous soil from three South Australian locations tested nitrogen product efficiency at two different soil moisture levels for wheat biomass production.
Accu-Spread Spreader Calibration Workshop (AKI117G)
Apr 7, 2017
A calibration workshop was held at Parndana.
Deep Soil Amelioration speaker at field day event (NSS217G)
Apr 5, 2017
DAFWA research officer Wayne Parker presented at the NSS deep soil amelioration field day.
Sulphur deficiency research in lentils & wheat: dune swale soils (NSS114)
Mar 1, 2017
Additions of sulphate of ammonia and gypsum were tested on crop growth, yield and soil test results in 2015 and 2016.
19th Annual SANTFA conference (SANF116)
Mar 1, 2017
The annual SANTFA conference provides extension on conservation farming topics to South Australian growers.
Seed to Store – YouTube clip competition (AC116)
Nov 1, 2016
The competition aimed to connect the community with food production and showcased the grains sector as being modern, innovative and sustainable. It also helped get the grains sector into social media in an informal and engaging manner.