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Technical Bulletin No. 5 – 05.06.25
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- Monitoring, seed germination and emergence remain the top priorities for most growers across western Victoria.
- Growers are assessing plant densities of any emerged crops, particularly canola, and adjusting their yield potential expectations.
- After watering germination test areas, some Wimmera growers have elected to re-sow some canola paddocks because less than 5plants/m2 could be found.
- With some rain on the forecast this weekend, growers are taking a positive and prepared approach to potential next steps for crop management, particularly regarding inputs for nutrition, pest and weed control.
- Lamb prices are expected to remain strong through spring.
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- In the Mallee, insecticides are being applied and, in some parts, a second grass spray application on pulses to clean up any late germinations.
- Nitrogen (N) applications have stalled awaiting a strong forecast of rain which would likely see growers spreading again.
- The Wimmera is focused on broadleaf weed management, insect control and fungicide applications.
- Some are starting to notice effects of moisture stress around tree lines.
- In many areas the potential is there, but further rainfall is required.
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Technical Bulletin No.15 3.11.23
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- Canola windrowing is complete or underway in most regions
- Hay quality has generally been good due to a drier curing period
- Despite lower growing season rainfall, most regions are generally in a good position for harvest
- Growers are organising harvest priorities and logistics, particularly those still bailing hay while also starting to harvest canola and barley
- Cropping plans for 2024 are being reviewed as final passes on paddocks occur, taking account of weeds, disease and other risks
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Technical Bulletin – 19 September 2018
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