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Calculating canola seeding rates
The time for sowing canola is upon us, making it important to revisit our understanding on seeding rates. Getting this right is critical to ensure we reach our ... [more]
Don't ignore phosphorus in 2012. Base rates may not be the answer!
In recent years, significant crop responses to phosphorus (P) application have been rare and now it is all too easy to ignore the value of this element in conti ... [more]
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Monday 21 May, 2012
Sowing will continue this week but on a slower scale, with 70% of the trials in the ground. Sowing will be taking place at the farming systems site at Jil Jil, main research site at Birchip and Ouyen. With some rain forecast for later in the week, hopefully we get a good even germination. Aside from sowing, planning for the Grains Research Expo on Thursday 5 July will carry on this week, with more speakers and sessions to be finalised. [less]
Sowing will continue this week but on a slower scale, with 70% of the trials in the ground. Sowing will be taking place at the farming systems site at Jil Jil, main research site at Birchip and Ouyen. With some rain forecast for later in the week, hopefully we get a good even germination. Aside from...[more]
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