Study finds enhanced efficiency fertilisers show increased nitrogen efficiency and maintain productivity
The final report of an extensive research project into new fertilisers available in the sugarcane industry has now been released.
Tag: crops
Long, longer, longest: new trials weigh up benefits of long coleoptile wheat varieties
Strong interest amongst Western Australian growers in new lines of “moisture seeking” wheat is driving the expansion of regional trials this year, with results set to inform future agronomic and farming systems guidelines for long coleoptile varieties.
Edging closer to better oat varieties
Researchers at La Trobe University’s Institute for Agriculture and Food (LIAF) have edged agricultural breeders closer to better oat varieties, filling in many details in the ‘map’ of the oat plant genome.
Mungbean makeover on the menu
From ancient, ‘gassy’ legume to low-carbon, nutritional powerhouse, mungbeans are being given a global makeover, led by researchers at The University of Queensland.
Investigating the impacts of applying sulphate of ammonia fertiliser with lime
Do Western Australian grain growers risk decreasing the nitrogen use efficiency of their soil when they apply sulphate of ammonia fertiliser in close succession with lime?
New research to increase profitability of ironstone gravel soils
New research into ironstone gravel soils in the western and southern regions of Australia is working to unlock potential and increase the yields of crops planted on this challenging soil type.
Chickpea breeding focused on WA growers
Promising results in trials of a new chickpea variety could see the popularity of this pulse grow significantly amongst Western Australian growers in the 2022 growing season.
Summer crop production opportunities after waterlogging explored
A new Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment aims to provide grain growers in southern Western Australia with a range of spring and summer cropping options to explore production opportunities as well as address the impacts of excessive winter waterlogging.
New Research Hub protecting Australian crops
A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub aims to develop and commercialise an innovative alternative to chemical fungicides, addressing industry challenges of fungicide resistance, chemical residues in food and environmental harm.
Increasing virus epidemics threaten Australia’s cereal and oilseed crops
A researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has led a comprehensive review of virus disease research in Australia’s cereal and oilseed crops since the 1950s.
Growers to check their chickpeas for Ascochyta Blight
NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) are encouraging chickpea growers to check for Ascochyta Blight, with wet seasons and rising temperatures a contributor to high disease load in some crops.
Fast-forward breeding and rapid delivery systems for food security
The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has collaborated with international researchers to develop a roadmap to fast-forward breeding for accelerated crop improvement and rapid delivery systems, which will lead to a food-secure world.