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BCG – Technical Bulletin – No: 4 -18/05/2020
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BCG – Technical Bulletin – No: 3 -04/05/2020
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BCG – Technical Bulletin – No: 2 -22/04/2020
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BCG – Technical Bulletin – No: 1 -08/04/2020
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Technical Bulletin – 30 October 2019
In the northern Mallee a few headers have started, largely on barley, and in the southern Mallee a few are trying to ‘strike the first blow’. Early reports indicate yields (in northern Mallee) are around 1.6-1.9t/ha of Barley. Compass is the first to come in. In the Wimmera harvest is 2-3 weeks away and in […]
Technical Bulletin – 16 October 2019
In the Mallee, mowing, bailing and preparations for harvest are in full swing and in some areas harvest unfortunately will not be a big job. The Wimmera is focusing on insect spraying as well as cutting hay crops, the west Wimmera experienced a cold night last week which may see some growers inspecting paddocks for frost. Table 1. Rainfall and deciles across the Wimmera and Mallee (number in brackets denotes decile). […]
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Technical Bulletin – 3 October 2019
Frosty conditions have kept growers on alert to assess potential levels of frost damage. In the Mallee, crops are really starting to change colour and hay cutting is underway. In the Wimmera, some vetch has been cut which has been prompted by the warm conditions and crops are generally about to flower or at are flowering. The potential is still there but a rain is needed to finish it off. Table 1. Rainfall and deciles […]
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Technical Bulletin – 21 August 2019
Rain in some regions has meant more spreading and spraying for growers. The northern Mallee needs follow up rain soon while in other areas, fungicide application decisions particularly in canola, chickpeas and cereals are being made. Late weed control sprays are also keeping Wimmera growers busy. Table 1. Rainfall and deciles across the Wimmera […]
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Technical Bulletin – 7 August 2019
With the welcomed calm conditions over the past couple of weeks, growers throughout the district have been busy spreading and spraying operations. Hopefully the approaching cold fronts, due at the end of the week, bring some more rain. The spraying focus has generally been on broadleaf control in cereals, late grass weed management and […]
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Technical Bulletin – 24 July 2019
There is a lot happening in the Wimmera and Mallee with crops growing, diseases setting in, nutrition responses appearing, some insect pressure and weeds getting bigger. Keeping on top of logistics is the challenge in between wind, showers and wet paddocks, although we never say no to rain! It is important to prioritise workload so […]
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