CSIRO researchers continue to foster alternative crops to wheat as a means of improving grain production
01 February 1998
Well-developed weed management plans can help achieve effective control without jeopardising yield or
01 February 1998
Australia has the potential to produce an extra two to three million tonnes of winter wheat which could
01 January 1998
Crop legumes are likely to provide significantly more nitrogen to the soil than previously thought, with
01 January 1998
Long-term trials carried out in South Australia have shown stubble retention is th ekey to productive
01 January 1998
Trash (extraneous matter in paddy) could cost the Australian rice industry more than $7 million this
01 November 1997
A new computer program is helping farmers and their advisers explore the effects of a range of management
01 November 1997
Seed vigour testing provides a useful and low-cost tool for producers to determine which seed to retain
01 November 1997
CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia
Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of
Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.
Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from
Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.
Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.
Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.
This month's Research Report includes more than a dozen case studies of new sheep yard builds and renovations from around the country. There are plenty of ideas to make the handling of stock more efficient and stress-free.