Cropping
2006 – A Year to Leave Behind but Not to Forget
Observation of and participation in research carried out by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, amongst others, has led to this insightful paper.
The full paper can be downloaded here.
Fertiliser P Management after the 2006 drought
The following discussion paper describes the principles related to the efficient use of phosphorus (P) fertiliser based upon current scientific evidence.
It assumes that dryland grain growers will need to adopt best management practises on all aspects of farming in 2007 to maximise economic returns following the 2006 drought. It also assumes that the 2007 seasonal conditions will be considerably better than those experienced in 2006, so that farmers can plan with some level of confidence next year.
Agronomy after the drought - A guide to decision making in 2007 (Southern region)
It is designed to be relevant to growers cropping a wide variety of soil types in districts across NSW, Victoria and SA, so it contains mainly general principles and guidelines.
The paper can be accessed via the GRDC website here
Harvest Radio
The latest Harvest Radio is now available on the GRDC website.
The four part series cover key areas for consideration by growers and advisers in southern Australia, including disease management, soil nutrition, chemical carryover and understanding stored nitrogen. 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"
The Harvest Radio is available in both streaming and podcast format.
To access the segments, go to:
Podcast
http://www.grdc.com.au/Podcast/main.htm
Streaming
http://www.grdc.com.au/radio/main.htm
