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The worsening threat of brome grass

<p>Researchers Christopher Preston, Peter Boutsalis, Sam Kleeman, Jenna Malone and Gurjeet Gill from the school of agriculture, food and wine at the University of Adelaide are trying to overcome the problem of brome grass, which is proving difficult to control because of its delayed emergence.</p>

Alex Paul
The worsening threat of brome grass

  There are two species of brome grass that infest crops in southern Australia: great or ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) and rigid brome (B. rigidus). The two species are difficult to distinguish as...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Farming Ahead team.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.

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Research Report: Liquid Applications At Seeding

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Josh Giumelli and Ben White have rounded up liquid application Case Studies for this Research Report including tips and tricks from experiencd producers.