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Optimising nutrients for productivity - April 2008
23.04.2008
With costs of fertiliser and input costs a high consideration for the upcoming cropping season, this month’s GRDC Harvest Radio looks at steps to proceed with fertiliser application. Mark Conyers (NSW Department of Primary Industries) examines some of the key considerations for nitrogen and phosphorus application. John Francis (Holmes Sackett and Associates) also considers some of the key economic considerations of input costs to productivity.
For more information contact:
• Mark Conyers. NSW Department of Primary Industries. (02) 6938 1830. email
• John Francis. Holmes Sackett and Associates. (02) 6931 7110. emailAdditional GRDC materials in relation to nutrient management:
• 2008 GRDC Planning Guide to Low Risk Farming
• Ground Cover Issue 69 - Nutrient Management Supplement
• Ground Cover Issue 59 - Nutrient Management Supplement
• NMS00002 - Adoption of improved nutrient management practices
• UM00023 - Synchronising nutrient supply and crop demand in modern cropping systemsAudio: harvest_32
Data to drive the grains industry - Harvest Radio - March 2008
31.03.2008
With the need to understand industry performance, this edition of Harvest Radio focuses on the GRDC Farming Practices Database. This edition outlines some of the key benefits of providing farming practices data from grain and mixed cropping farmers around Australia. Alan Umbers (Project Manager, Farming Practices database) outlines some of the key features of the project including methods to contribute to datasets and reports available to growers as part of the project.
For more information, visit the Farming Practices website at www.grdc.com.au/farmingpractices or contact Alan Umbers on (02) 6295 9428.Audio: Harvest Radio 31
Pulse Agronomy Trials - May 2007
05.07.2007
This issue of Harvest Radio looks at Pulse Agronomy trials and the relationship to managing disease in the Northern Region. Kathi Hertel and Kevin Moore from the NSW Department of Primary Industries overview some of the key issues to consider including planting populations, variety choice, paddock selection and history. This edition also outlines some of the key strategies to manage disease.
Also refer to the Grains Research Update paper on this topic held at Goondiwindi 2007
For more information contact:
Kevin Moore, NSW DPI, kevin.moore@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Kathi Hertel, NSW DPI, kathi.hertel@dpi.nsw.gov.au
Soil Inoculants - May 2007
05.07.2007
This edition of Harvest Radio discusses the latest developments in soil inoculant research. Sandy Gleddie (Philom Bios) outlines some of the new developments in the pipeline for soil inoculants aimed to boost plant productivity. David Herridge (NSW DPI) also outlines some of new formulations of inoculants available to industry.
For more information contact:
Sandy Gleddie, Philom Bios, 08 8303 7142
David Herridge, NSW DPI Tamworth, 02 6763 1143Audio: Listen to Soil Inoculants
Cost Effective Fodder options - May 2007
05.07.2007
With a greater focus on pasture production for mixed livestock this issue of Harvest Radio looks at cost effective fodder options including forage brassicas and the benefits for mixed farming systems. Sowing time is discussed with an emphasis on trial results assessing the impact on yields.
For more information contact:
Mike Gout, Seed Force, 02 6944 9001Positioning yourself for the 2007 cropping year - March 2007
05.07.2007
Attached is a four part series looking at some of the key considerations growers will need to watch in 2007 following the recent drought. Interviews are undertaken from the recent GRDC Grains Research Update in Wagga Wagga and using the recent GRDC publication "Agronomy after the drought - a guide to decision making in 2007"
Part 1 - Managing diseases after the drought
Harvest Radio caught up with Gordon Murray (NSW Department of Primary Industries) to outline the disease risks for the 2007 cropping season, including the managing rust following the recent finding of a new rust strain and crown rot. Risks associated with rotations are also explored.
Listen to part one - (Total program time - 6:35 min)
Part 2 - Soil nutrition
Mark Conyers (NSW Department of Primary Industries) outlines some of the key considerations and management strategies for maximising the return of investment and efficiency of nutrients in the cropping system.
Listen to part two - (Total program time - 6:48 min)
Part 3 - Chemical carryover
Chris Preston (University of Adelaide) outlines the causes, implications and management options for the critical issue of herbicide carryover following the drought.
Listen to part three -(Total program time - 3:52 min)
Part 4 - Understanding stored nitrogen
John Angus (CSIRO Plant Industry) outlines the understanding of stored nitrogen and managing the system to maximise the use of these nutrients.
Listen to part four - (Total program time - 3:34 min)
Audio: Listen to Part 1 - Managing diseases after the drought
Summer Weed Management- February 2007
05.07.2007
This months Harvest Radio concentrates on summer weed management programs and the impact on soil moisture and nitrogen. Graham Fromm (PIRSA Rural Solutions) and Jeremy Lemon (DAFWA) discuss the impact of summer weeds on soil moisture. Vicki Osten (DPI&F Qld) discusses the impact of summer weeds on available nitrogen while GRDC Western Panel member Ralph Burnett concentrates on the role of spray management in summer weeds. Andrew Storrie (NSW DPI) looks at timing measures and impact on specific weeds affecting growers in the northern region.
For more information contact:
Graham Fromm - Rural Solutions SA. 08 8535 6400.
Jeremy Lemon - DAFWA. 08 9803 1120.
Vicki Osten - DPI&F Qld. 07 4983 7406.
Andrew Storrie - NSW DPI. 02 6763 1100.Update on Precision Agriculture - October 2006
05.07.2007
With the impending pressures to improve productivity on farm, this edition of Harvest Radio outlines the latest developments in Precision Agriculture. Ian Maling (Silverfox Solutions) discusses the options for variable rate technology. Variable application rates and the considerations to use this technology are outlined by Brett Whelan (University of Sydney). Mike Robertson (CSIRO) also outlines the research being undertaken to measure plant available water capacity and its relationship to variable application rates. This edition coincides with the recent release of the Precision Agriculture Manual.
For more information contact:
Phil Price, Consultant to the GRDC, mackellarcg@bigpond.com
Ian Maling, Silverfox Solutions, imaling@silverfox.net.au
Brett Whelan, Centre for Precision Agriculture, University of Sydney, b.whelan@acss.usyd.edu.au
Mike Robertson, CSIRO, michael.robertson@csiro.auStripe Rust- September 2006
05.07.2007
With reports coming in on stripe rust across eastern Australia and potential re-emergence of stem rust in South Australia, the September edition of Harvest Radio looks at potential management strategies required to minimise the impacts from these diseases.
Harvest Radio caught up with Dr Gordon Murray (NSW DPI) to discuss decision points for the management of stripe rust in dry conditions, Peter Hamblin (Agritech Crop Research) to discuss the cost benefits and timing of fungicide treatments and Dr Allan Mayfield (GRDC Southern Panel) to outline the latest research in stem rust research.
For more information contact:
Dr Gordon Murray, NSW DPI, gordon.murray@agric.nsw.gov.au
Peter Hamblin, Agritech Crop Research, pjhamblin@agritechnsw.com.au
Dr Allan Mayfield, GRDC Southern Panel, mayfield@capri.net.auFurther information:
Stripe Rust Management in Wheat
Media Release - Stripe rust alert for eastern Australia
Stripe Rust technical reference links for advisers
Audio: Listen to - Stripe Rust
Nutrient Management in Cropping Systems - August 2006
05.07.2007
This edition of Harvest Radio concentrates on the management of nutrients in the cropping system. Harvest Radio caught up with Wayne Pluske (Nutrient Management Systems) to outline the nutrient management survey conducted as part of the initiative. Mike Bell (QDPI) discusses the application of fertilisers and implications for growers in the northern region, while Roger Armstrong (DPI Victoria) discusses matching nitrogen and phosphorus inputs to cropping demand.
For more information contact:
Wayne Pluske - nutrientmswa@optusnet.com.au
Mike Bell - mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au
Roger Armstrong - roger.armstrong@dpi.vic.gov.au
