Grains Research and Development

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Deep fertiliser placement tackles subsoil constraints

The Black brothers, Jim (left) and Laurie, have witnessed major changes in the soil underlying their northern farming system

Subsoil phosphorus deficiencies identified in long-term research across the northern grain-growing region have spurred a new approach to fertiliser application for the Black family at Brookstead in south-east Queensland.

East-West Sowing

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Ongoing research funded by GRDC has found some merit in sowing cereal crops in an east west direction with fewer weeds, greater yield and increased moisture conservation reported. More information on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy.

Roundup Overspray

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US weed scientist and media personality, Ford Baldwin once famously told his farmer readers to spray Roundup every Monday. Why would he say that? Well at the time it sounded like a good idea!

2012 season shows growing confidence in crop options

Agronomist Paul Parker (left) and Steve Lyon of New South Wales Department of Primary Industries.

A noticeable shift away from wheat by many growers this year in favour of pulses and oilseeds, particularly canola, indicates an increasing capacity for Australian growers to respond more flexibly to market and climate changes