THE latest advances in grains research and development will be outlined to Eyre Peninsula graingrowers at Cleve later this month.
Narrow windrow burning, management of crop inputs, weed control challenges and non-wetting sands are topics to be addressed at the GRDC grains research update, to be held at the Cleve District Hall on August 20.
GRDC Southern Regional Panel member Mark Stanley, Port Lincoln, says the update will be an important forum for EP growers to discuss regional cropping constraints with industry experts.
“New insights and knowledge coming out of GRDC-funded R&D projects have relevance to local farmers so their attendance at the update is strongly encouraged," he said.
WA farmer Doug Smith, Pingrup, will be addressing the update on the “nitty gritty” of narrow windrow burning.
He will provide his thoughts on effective windrow burning according to crop types and varieties, including header chute designs and modifications.
Kate Burke from Think Agri will outline how growers can manage crop inputs in line with seasonal conditions, while Peter Boutsalis from the University of Adelaide will provide an update on pre-emergent and in-crop herbicide research.
Improving productivity on non-wetting sands will be the subject of a presentation by David Davenport from PIRSA, who will discuss the latest claying, spading and nutrient management results from the New Horizons research site at Brimpton Lake.
Progress in research into the benefits of bent leg furrow openers will be outlined by James Barr from the University of SA’s Agricultural Machinery Research and Design Centre.
The update will be from 9am to 1pm with catering provided.
* To register: www.grdc.com.au/GRU-Cleve or contact ORM on 03 5444 4299
