Bob Freebairn
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Trials highlight benefits of lentils in crop rotations
A recent report has highlighted that the inclusion of lentils in crop rotations has added to profitability. → Read More
Fertiliser myths exposed according to research
It is important to identify soil deficiencies and apply appropriate products to correct deficiencies. → Read More
Tips for autumn pasture sowing success
Autumn establishment of pasture need not be too expensive. → Read More
How to balance soil nitrogen for top quality pasture
Good levels of soil nitrogen important for maximising grass pasture yield and quality. → Read More
Effective strategies to control St John's wort
Now is a good time to prepare for effective St John's wort control. → Read More
Sow winter crops as early as possible to maximise yields
Sowing winter crops as early as possible within a species and variety sowing window generally maximises yield probability. → Read More
Several new winter wheat crop varieties give growers more choice in 2023
A view of extensive winter crop variety research conducted at the Narrabri Wheat Research Centre. Research like this is conducted on many sites across Australia to assess crop breeding progress and to test new lines before release. Picture supplied New wheat varieties for 2023 include RGT Waugh, LongReach Scotch, Brumby, Jillaroo, Kingston, LongReach Anvil CL Plus and Reilly. → Read More
Tips to grow winter legumes longer into spring and early summer
Pastures that best transit from winter to summer green. → Read More
What the research says on conventional fertilisers
Addressing soil deficiencies critical to pasture profit, soil carbon. → Read More
Paspalum among several pasture species to defy the big wet
'Ideal' pastures survive Australia's extreme weather conditions. → Read More
Weed control strategies best designed to focus on realistic outcome
Most properties, especially those with grazing and livestock as part of the business, will have hundreds of different plant species that, to some degree, are termed weeds. → Read More
Stripe rust challenges wheat and triticale varieties in 2022
While stripe rust challenged wheat and triticale varieties in 2022, resistance status of varieties largely performed as expected. → Read More
Species choice, density, and paddock configuration important when planting trees
Like most farmers, we appreciate the value of trees for shade and wind protection for livestock, and for... → Read More
Agronomist Ross Waton, says a multipronged approach is best for St John's wort control
St John's wort is an example of a perennial weed that can explode in density. → Read More
Wheat research targets a number of traits to improve heat stress and improved water use efficiency
Ever since Australian wheat breeding began over 140 years ago, breeders have either deliberately or unintentionally developed varieties with improving tolerance to heat during the critical stem elongation to grain fill period. → Read More
Pasture type and management for year-round growth in focus
Pasture management is an important part of ensuring pastures containing winter legumes, and tropical gasses coexist well. → Read More
New research puts herbicides to the test at Breeza on the Liverpool Plains
New herbicide products are constantly being released to improve weed control options in most crops and pastures. → Read More
Research led by agronomist Loretta Serafin, examines the benefits of sowing sorghum earlier than previously advocated
While far too late for this summer's consideration, sowing grain sorghum earlier than previously considered desirable is an option worth serious consideration. → Read More
Research supports using fertiliser and herbicides in crop and pasture systems to correct soil deficiencies
Wrongly, fertilisers like superphosphate, MAP and urea carry derogative labels. → Read More
University of Sydney provides update on science behind cereal genetic rust protection
Comprehensive tables detailing leaf rust, stem rust and stripe rust response and disease resistance genotypes of current Australian wheat, durum and triticale varieties are important. → Read More