Case Studies Archives : Research for Agriculture

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.

Jun 22, 2020

crops, research

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.

Jun 1, 2020

grains

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.

May 5, 2020

agriculture, grains

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.

Apr 21, 2020

case studies, livestock, research

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.

Apr 16, 2020

aquaculture, case studies

Harkamal Walia measures the carbon being expired by a head of wheat. Walia's research involves measuring the amount of energy a plant uses at night and the relationship how increasing temperatures forces plants to spend less energy producing grain. June 26, 2018. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.

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.

Apr 6, 2020

case studies, crops, research

Associate Professor Daniel Tan from University of Sydney with agave plants (1)

‘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.

Apr 2, 2020

agriculture, case studies, research

Case Studies Videos

Integrated Weed Management case study

Apr 1, 2020

case studies, research

Michael (left) and Josh Hunt in the new Hyola 580CT canola.

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.

Mar 11, 2020

agriculture, case studies, crops, grains