Good results in chickpea disease management trials
Research aimed at helping northern growers protect chickpea production is showing promising results in trials.
Category: Case Studies
Sterile fruit flies contribute to reduction in Queensland fruit fly population
Releases of sterile fruit flies at two Australian locations have significantly reduced Queensland fruit fly numbers.
First sterile leucaena trial seedlings planted in the north
The first seedlings from a research project to develop a sterile leucaena variety were transplanted at secure sites at Carnarvon, Broome and Kununurra recently.
Grower project confirms widespread fungicide resistance to net blotch in southern WA
First-year results from a unique project have confirmed fungicide resistance to both spot and net forms of net blotch in barley is widespread in southern areas of Western Australia’s grainbelt, with findings of reduced sensitivity or fungicide resistance the dominant situation.
North Coast growers adopt quick wheat specialist Mustang
North Coast NSW growers Mark and Karen Carter are always on the lookout for quick wheat varieties to fit their cropping program, so when Pacific Seeds Mustang hit the market, they were keen to try it out.
Graze and grain canola: the crop that keeps on giving
In 2019, Natimuk farmer Brian Klowss planted canola in April like he normally would, but instead of being finished with it at year’s end, he continued to get reap gains from it until April 2020.
Producers excited for second round of DNA Flock Profile testing
DNA Flock Profile testing has provided such powerful genetic insights that Western Australian Merino breeders Anna-Lisa and Craig Newman from ‘Karradale’ in the far south of the state that they’ve decided to test again.
New research shows fish have feelings too
Next time you enter the country’s waterways, be careful what you say because you never know who you might offend.
Nebraska team links wild wheat gene to drought tolerance in cultivated wheat
New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has led to the discovery of a novel gene that improves drought adaptation in wheat — a breakthrough that could contribute to increased world food security.
‘Tequila’-powered biofuel performer
Rather than be used for tequila, agave plants could be used as potent biofuel feedstock, following findings by an Australian/UK research team.
Bordertown grower’s Hyola 580CT canola saving money on weed control
Bordertown grower Michael Hunt’s first season growing a dual tolerant canola hybrid has been a positive one, setting him up for cost savings due to increased weed control.