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The SAGIT SnapshotSA grain growers funding research
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The South Australian Grain Industry Trust … SA grain growers funding research solutions
SAGIT has longevityThe South Australian Grain Industry Trust Fund (SAGIT) celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016. The trust was established in 1991 to administer the voluntary research levy contributed by SA grain growers.
YOUR support keeps SAGIT goingSAGIT is funded by a 30 cents per tonne voluntary contribution on all grain delivered by SA grain growers. Without your support, there would be no SAGIT.
SAGIT tackles local grain issuesSAGIT invests more than $2 million a year in supporting research crucial to advancing the SA grain industry.
SAGIT invests in a range of areasResearch and development is supported in a range of areas of grain growing, farming systems, soil management, harvesting, storage, processing and marketing and for dissemination of technical information to growers. A full list of projects is available at www.sagit.com.au
SAGIT is directed by growersSAGIT has a board of four grower trustees and a trustee appointed by the Minister for Agriculture. The organisation calls for research applications annually and the trustees decide how to spend levy money, taking into consideration issues affecting SA grain production and innovative ideas to progress the industry. Trustees receive specialist agronomic and scientific advice to ensure their decisions are well-informed and credible.
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SAGIT is accountable to growersAn annual report of how levy funds are spent is available to growers and provided to Grain Producers SA and the South Australian Minister for Agriculture to ensure correct management of growers’ money.
SAGIT is uniqueNo other state has a research fund supported by growers for state-based, grains industry research. We are the envy of other states!
How SAGIT started South Australian grain growers are proactive when it comes to supporting research and development to boost the industry’s productivity.
Growers first made voluntary contributions in 1983 for grain research at the rate of 12 cents per tonne under the former Grains Research Trust Funds Act.
When the Grains Research and Development Corporation was established in 1990, the Federal Government agreed to return the money collected from SA growers to them – a total of $4.066 million – provided it was spent on wheat and barley research.
A proposal was developed by the former United Farmers and Stockowners to establish a trust to manage the returned funds. The new trust became responsible for the SA Grain Industry Trust Fund and collection of the levy continued.
SAGIT is proud of the contribution growers have made to South Australia research, development and extension.
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Investment Indexü✓= new investments starting in 2017-18 total $2.86 million
Code Organisation Supervisor Project title New? Pg
A116 Agbyte Leighton Wilksch Hi-tech crop monitoring stations 28
AC217 AgCommunicators Belinda CaySeed to Store Video Clip Competition ü 10
AKI116Agriculture Kangaroo Island
Jenny StantonImproving nitrogen use efficiency via legumes in high rainfall cropping
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AS317 Agronomy Solutions Sean MasonEfficiency of fertiliser N products on calcareous and sandy soil types ü 10
AS216 Agronomy Solutions Sean MasonTime of sowing influence on phosphorus requirements and soil testing
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DGA116Southern Australian Durum Growers Association
John GreenAgronomic evaluation of durums for crown rot resistance
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EP116 EPARF Naomi ScholzEyre Peninsula Farming System Summary 2016-2018
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EP216 SARDI Andrew WareUsing soil water information to make better decisions on Eyre Peninsula
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H117 Hart Field-Site Group Sarah NoackRegional internship in applied grains research ü 10
H116 Hart Field-Site Group Sarah NoackLong-term cropping systems trial: Effect on soil biology and nitrogen mineralisation
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HART115 Hart Field-Site Group Sarah NoackRegional internship in applied grains research
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IEA117Insight Extension for Agriculture
Chris McDonoughSpading header rows for grass control, improved yields & soil protection
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LDA217 LEADA George Pedler Copper management for the future ü 11
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LPB117LongReach Plant Breeders
Bertus JacobsDevelopment of dual purpose awnless wheat varieties for frost management
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MFM117MacKillop Farm Management Group
Felicity TurnerMacKillop Farm Management Group Annual Trial Results Book ü 12
MSF115Mallee Sustainable Farming
Michael MoodieAdopting profitable crop sequences in the SA Mallee
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NSS117Northern Sustainable Soils
Stefan SchmittUniform seed distribution along the row to increase yields and reduce seed costs
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PIR116 PIRSA John HeapSilverleaf nightshade – long-term management effects of annual herbicide applications
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RS117 Rural Solutions Brett BartelPublication of the 2018 Farm Gross Margin Guide for SA ü 12
S117 SARDI Amanda CookSwathing for barley grass weed seed collection and applying drone technology
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S217 SARDI Alan McKayDeveloping new capability for research on rhizoctonia ü 13
S317 SARDI Andrew Ware SA Crop Variety Sowing Guide ü 13
S417 SARDI Greg BakerImproving monitoring and management of etiella in lentils ü 14
S517 SARDI Hugh WallworkFurther development of crown rot resistance in durums ü 14
S1117 SARDIMaarten Van Helden
CARASA: Cereal Aphid Risk Assessment for South Australia ü 14
S1217 SARDINancy Cunningham
Enhancing diagnostics and extension for Khapra Beetle to secure trade ü 15
S1317 SARDI Phil DaviesTowards molecular selection for heat stress tolerance in field pea ü 15
S1417 SARDI Stuart NagelCommon vetch as a break crop for marginal cropping systems ü 15
S316 SARDI Dili MaoImproving weed control in new herbicide tolerant lentils
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S716 SARDI Liz FarquharsonOptimising legume inoculation for dry sowing
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S916 SARDI Kathy Ophel-Keller Grain research internships 32
SARDI1315 SARDI Amanda PearceDual-purpose canola for South Australia’s high rainfall zone
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SARDI1515 SARDI Nigel WilhelmIdentifying the causes of unreliable N fixation by medic based pastures
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SAN117 SANTFA Greg ButlerFarm scale AquaTill demonstration and field day ü 16
SAN317 SANTFA Greg Butler SANTFA Conference 2018 ü 16
SPAA116 SPAA Nicole DimosSharing knowledge of agricultural innovations: Precision Ag expos and symposiums
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SPAA115 SPAA Nicole DimosCommunicating innovations in Precision Agriculture: factsheet series
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TC117 Trengove Consulting Sam TrengoveOptimisation of Seed Terminator settings in the South Australian context
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TC116 Trengove Consulting Sam TrengoveIncreasing lentil productivity on dune and swale soils
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UA217 University of Adelaide Rhiannon SchillingUse of drones to non-destructively assess wheat varieties ü 17
UA317 University of Adelaide Allison PearsonDevelopment of wheat population using speed breeding for salinity tolerance
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UA617 University of Adelaide Graham LyonsField testing of sodicity- and salinity-tolerant oat varieties ü 17
UA717 University of Adelaide Jason AbleEnhanced N-use efficiency in durum through improved genetics ü 18
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UA316 University of Adelaide Michael ZernerNew field-based tools to rapidly assess crop nitrogen and stress status
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UA415 University of Adelaide Jason AbleGrowing durum demand in SA: gross margin sensitivity analysis trials
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UA514 University of Adelaide Paul FinnThe Peter Waite Centenary Scholarship funded by SAGIT
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UNF117Upper North Farming Systems
Ruth SommervilleIncreasing the knowledge and understanding of micronutrient deficiency in the Upper North
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UNF116Upper North Farming Systems
Ruth SommervilleUpper North time of sowing and yield loss from frost/heat stress
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Code Organisation Supervisor Project title Date Pg
AEX217G Ag Ex Alliance Kerry Stockman Ag Excellence Alliance Grower Group Forum 6/04/2017 24
AKI117G Ag KI Jenny Stanton Accu-Spread spreader calibration workshop 7/4/2017 24
EPARF117G EPARF Simon GuerinFarming Systems Alternatives workshop – 2017 Member Day
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NSS217G Northern Sustainable Soils Leighton Wilksch Deep soil amelioration
speaker at field day 5/04/2017 25
UNF217G Upper North Farming Systems Ruth Sommerville
Getting more from crop rotations: Cereals, the new UN break-crop?
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New SAGIT Investments
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AC217: Seed to Store Video Clip Competition
AgCommunicators $73,873 2/1/2017 – 31/12/2020
A YouTube competition on crop production will seek one minute clips featuring farming, research, food, technology and sustainability in the grains sector. These clips will be judged during the Royal Adelaide Show. A Grains Career Resources kit for school teachers will be distributed and Grains Ambassadors will also visit schools and universities to promote careers in agriculture.
Belinda Cay, 0423 295 576, [email protected]
AS317: Efficiency of fertiliser N products on calcareous and sandy soil types
Agronomy Solutions $150,000 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2019
A comparison of different nitrogen fertilisers (including urea and sulphate of ammonia) in field trials at two sites with lighter textured soil (Karoonda and Condowie) in 2017 and 2018. This follows on from pot experiments done in 2016 (SAGIT project AS116) comparing different nitrogen fertilisers and soil moisture contents in sandy soils.
Sean Mason, 0422 066 635, [email protected]
H117: Regional internship in applied grains research
Hart Field-Site Group $360,729 1/3/2018 – 28/2/2021
This internship is to train graduates in applied field research and extension and to potentially work with other grower groups in the future. The program will train three graduates - one/year, starting in March 2018. The training will be mostly at Hart, with some time spent with researchers including SARDI.
Sarah Noack, 0420 218 420, [email protected]
IEA117: Spading header rows for grass control, improved yields and soil protection
Insight Extension for Agriculture $121,000 1/4/2017 – 31/3/2020
Control of ryegrass and brome grass in spaded header rows will be assessed in three crop situations (wheat, barley and lupins) at Lameroo over three years. Weed control comparisons will be made with burnt header rows and where the header chaff has been spread out. Other factors to be measured include soil water and nitrogen and crop grain yield.
Chris McDonough, 0408 085 393, [email protected]
LDA217: Copper management for the futureLower Eyre Agricultural Development Association (LEADA)
$90,000 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2020
The efficacy of copper sulphate vs copper chelate for correcting copper deficiency in wheat will be compared in field trials at two sites over three years on Lower Eyre Peninsula. Foliar treatments will be applied at a range of crop stages, from early tillering through to anthesis.
George Pedler, 0427 876 043, [email protected]
LPB117: Development of dual purpose awnless wheat varieties for frost management
LongReach Plant Breeders $187,112 1/6/2017 – 1/6/2020
To produce breeding populations for awnless wheat varieties suitable for grain (APW or AH quality) or hay (e.g. if frosted). These will be produced using doubled haploids and progressed to Stage 1 trials at Paskeville, Freeling, Pinery and Murrayville.
Bertus Jacobs, 0417 137 766 [email protected]
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MFM117: MacKillop Farm Management Group Annual Trial Results Book
MacKillop Farm Management Group $6,000 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
Assistance with the production costs for the 2017 MacKillop Farm Management Group Trials Results Book.
Felicity Turner, 0400 299 087, [email protected]
NSS117: Uniform seed distribution along the row to increase yields and reduce seed costs
Northern Sustainable Soils $100,500 1/4/2018 – 31/3/2021
To assess crop establishment, vigour and grain yield of canola, lentils and chickpeas where sown at even spacings along rows compared with normal seed distribution. This will be done in field trials on sandy soil on Upper Yorke Peninsula over three years.
Stefan Schmitt, 0418 524 754, [email protected]
RS117: Publication of the 2018 Farm Gross Margin Guide for SA
Rural Solutions SA $29,795 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
The Farm Gross Margin Guide includes comparisons of cropping and livestock enterprises for low, medium and high rainfall regions and a template to calculate gross margins. Electronic copies, including an Excel spreadsheet, are available through Rural Solutions SA and GRDC. Hard copies are available from PIRSA, GRDC Ground Cover Direct and SAGIT.
Brett Bartel, 0428 282 091, [email protected] Barry Mudge, 0417 826 790, [email protected]
S117: Swathing for barley grass weed seed collection and applying drone technology
SARDI $174,975 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2020
To map barley grass infestations at several sites near Minnipa using aerial imagery. This project will also investigate the effectiveness of swathing cereal crops to capture barley grass seed in the chaff and reduce barley grass populations the following year.
Amanda Cook, 0427 270 154, [email protected]
S217: Developing new capability for research on rhizoctonia
SARDI $273,399 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2020
Training for plant pathologist, Tara Garrard, in soil biology and field experimentation. Specific field research will be on inoculation techniques with rhizoctonia to establish even field sites for testing rhizoctonia control treatments.
Alan McKay, 0419 842 952, [email protected]
S317: SA Crop Variety Sowing Guide
SARDI $92,078 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2020
This is for SARDI staff to compile the SA Crop Variety Sowing Guide. GRDC funds the layout, printing and distribution costs. It is mailed to all SA grain growers, consultants and agribusinesses on the GRDC’s Ground Cover mailing list.
Andrew Ware, 0427 884 272, [email protected]
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S417: Improving monitoring and management of etiella in lentils
SARDI $73,774 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2019
Intensive monitoring programs for etiella moths and updating prediction models to advise farmers on when to spray to prevent etiella damage to lentils and other pulse crops. Will also include field trials to assess the residual activity of insecticides for control of etiella.
Greg Baker, 0427 039 544, [email protected]
S517: Further development of crown rot resistance in durums
SARDI $60,000 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
Continuation of previous SAGIT project S514 to introduce improved crown rot resistance into durum varieties. This involves crossing with more resistant wheats and testing for crown rot resistance on the terraces at the Waite Campus and assessing for grain yield in field trials.
Hugh Wallwork, 0427 001 568, [email protected]
S1117: CARASA: Cereal Aphid Risk Assessment for South Australia
SARDI $90,297 10/4/2017 – 30/6/2019
Intensive monitoring for all cereal aphids in three regions of SA (Mid-North, South East & Murray Mallee). Techniques include suction traps and sown plots of cereals at four times of sowing - from April through to July. Will also test the efficacy of imidacloprid for control of aphids in field trials and assess any grain yield losses from aphid infestations.
Maarten Van Helden, 0481 544 429, [email protected]
S1217: Enhancing diagnostics and extension for Khapra beetle to secure trade
SARDI $49,913 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
Detailed survey and taxonomic study of insect species across SA that may resemble the exotic pest Khapra beetle. This includes sampling from grain storage facilities on farms and from other grain handling facilities.
Nancy Cunningham, 0400 197 096, [email protected]
S1317: Towards molecular selection for heat stress tolerance in field pea
SARDI $169,527 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2019
Genetic analysis of peas for tolerance to heat stress (from an Algerian line, 21DZA, crossed with Kaspa) with an aim to produce molecular markers for selection of heat stress tolerance in pea breeding programs. Glasshouse experiments will also examine the role of moisture stress on the genetic control of heat stress tolerance.
Phil Davies, 0427 012 130, [email protected]
S1417: Common vetch as a break crop for marginal cropping systems
SARDI $19,656 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
Continuation of a previous SAGIT project S914, to select a vetch variety for improved forage production in more marginal cropping regions. The selected line, SA34876, will be multiplied further and PBR and commercialisation programs completed.
Stuart Nagel, 0407 720 729, [email protected]
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SAN117: Farm scale AquaTill demonstration and field day
SANTFA $18,800 1/4/2017 – 30/6/2017
To set up and demonstrate the use of the high pressure water injection system, AquaTill, on a farm scale seeder for seeding through thick stubble at a field site at Owen.
Greg Butler, 0427 424 278, [email protected]
SAN317: SANTFA Conference 2018
SANTFA $7,500 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
To support funding of guest speakers for the 2018 SANTFA Conference.
Leighton Pearce, 0427 688 028, [email protected]
TC117: Optimisation of Seed Terminator settings in the South Australian context
Trengove Consulting $59,500 1/5/2017 – 30/6/2019
To assess the effectiveness and power requirements of the Seed Terminator for killing seeds of 11 species of weeds. These are ryegrass, brome grass, wild oats, wild radish, bifora, bedstraw, Indian hedge mustard, milk thistle, burr medic, tares and marshmallow. These weed seeds will be mixed with four different chaff types: wheat, lentils, canola and faba beans.
Sam Trengove, 0428 262 057, [email protected]
UA217: Use of drones to non-destructively assess wheat varieties
University of Adelaide $21,545 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
To test aerial imagery (visual, hyperspectral and thermal) of bread and durum wheat varieties in field trials at two sites. This is to test the value for rapid and non- destructive assessment of traits such as crop biomass and vigour and canopy temperature, compared with using handheld instruments or crop sampling.
Rhiannon Schilling, 0431 469 200, [email protected]
UA317: Development of wheat population using speed breeding for salinity tolerance
University of Adelaide $66,762 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2018
A cross between a salt tolerant wheat line, Mocho de Espiga Branca, and Gladius will be multiplied through five generations in one year (using embryo rescue). This population can then be used for genetic analysis and identification of molecular markers for salt tolerance in wheat.
Allison Pearson, 0418 558 772, [email protected]
UA617: Field testing of sodicity and salinity tolerant oat varieties
University of Adelaide $244,131 1/7/2017 – 28/2/2020
Multiplication (in 2017) of oat lines with greater salinity and sodicity tolerance identified in SAGIT project UA416 and further testing in field trials at two sites in 2018 and 2019. These more tolerant lines will be used in the national oat breeding program.
Graham Lyons, 0430 805 111, [email protected]
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UA717: Enhanced N-use efficiency in durum through improved genetics
University of Adelaide $199,084 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2020
A comparison of the nitrogen use efficiency of durum varieties and lines in glasshouse and field trials and a detailed genetic analysis of durum lines that may give a major increase in nitrogen use efficiency.
Jason Able, 0459 841 586, [email protected]
UNF117: Increasing the knowledge and understanding of micronutrient deficiency in the UN
Upper North Farming Systems $104,800 1/7/2017 – 30/6/2020
A review of micronutrient issues including crop tissue testing in year one (2017) and field trials in years two and three to test specific micronutrients on the grain yield of wheat.
Ruth Sommerville, 0401 042 223, [email protected]
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SAGIT SurveyThe South Australian Grain Industry Trust wants to know more about what issues you’ll be facing on-farm in the short-term and how to best provide research results directly to you. If you would prefer to complete the survey online, visit the SAGIT website or type this address directly into your web browser: goo.gl/4spCf6
NAME:
BUSINESS/TRADING NAME:
ADDRESS (postal):
PHONE: FAX:
MOBILE:
EMAIL:
YEARS IN INDUSTRY:
I AM A (please circle) Grower Researcher Agronomist Industry support Other (please specify)
1. What are the top three issues holding back the productivity of your grain business?
2. Do you receive the following and if so, how do you use them:
j The South Australian Crop Variety Sowing Guide j Farm Gross Margin and Enterprise Planning Guide
3. Rank from 1 to 10 how you like to receive research information: ____ Workshops ____ Conferences ____ Rural media (ie, Stock Journal, ABC Rural)
____ Specialist publications (Aust Grain, Farming Ahead, agronomic journals)
____ Internet (search or looking up specific websites)
____ Mail-outs (brochures, newsletters) from organisations/companies - hard copy
____ Emails (ie, brochures, newsletters)
____ Social media (Facebook/Twitter/YouTube)
____ Via your local farming systems group
____ Crop walks and field days
4. Do you think there are currently any gaps in South Australian grains research? If so, list the areas where you think research is required.
5. What’s the one big research or technology advancement that you think could revolutionise your business?
Thanks for your input. Finally, SAGIT would like to keep you up-to-date on R&D funded specifically for SA growers.
j Yes, please keep me informed about SAGIT research and development
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Watch this space....New website coming soon featuring individual summaries of each research project and its outcomes, plus videos and photos...
as well as the ever-useful resources...• Application forms
• Project funding guidelines
• Farm Gross Margin Guide
• Brome Grass Bulletin
Follow us on our social channels for updates.
www.sagit.com.au
www.facebook.com.au/SAGITFund
@SAGrainTrust
www.bit.ly/SAGITYouTube
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AEX217G: AgEx Forum
Ag Excellence Alliance $3,000 6-7 April 2017
To fund guest speakers at the 2017 Ag Excellence Alliance Grower Group Forum in Adelaide on 6 and 7 April, 2017.
Kerry Stockman, 0418 841 331, [email protected]
AKI117G: Accu-Spread spreader calibration workshop
Agriculture Kangaroo Island $2,959 7 April 2017
To fund fertiliser spreader assessor, Russell Nichol to attend a spreader calibration workshop on Kangaroo Island.
Jenny Stanton, 0484 602 946, [email protected]
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EPARF117G: Farming Systems Alternatives workshop – 2017 Member Day
EPARF $3,000 28 June 2017
To assist with funding speakers for the EPARF Members day. The theme will be new or better adapted alternatives in the farming system, which includes pastures, livestock and legumes in cropping rotations.
Dot Brace, 8680 6202, [email protected]
NSS217G: Deep soil amelioration speaker at field day
Northern Sustainable Soils $2,500 5 April 2017
To assist with funding guest speaker Wayne Parker from the WA Department of Agriculture and Food, to speak at the Northern Yorke Peninsula Sustainable Soils Group AGM. Wayne spoke about the experience of aggressive soil amelioration, inclusion plate trials and overcoming soil compaction in WA.
Leighton Wilksch, 0408 428 714, [email protected]
UNF217G: Getting more from crop rotations: Cereals, the new UN break-crop?
Upper North Farming Systems $3,000 August 2017
To assist with funding speakers for an Upper North Farming Systems Group day in August on break crops and pastures in cropping rotations.
Ruth Sommerville, 0401 042 223, [email protected]
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SPECIAL INVESTMENT: Co-operative Research Centre for High Performance Soils
SAGIT has joined SA farming systems groups to form part of a new Co-operative Research Centre for High Performance Soils to be based at the University of Newcastle.
Designed to help bridge the gap between soil science and farm management, the CRC-HPS received funding of $39.5 million of Federal Government funding. Cash and in-kind support from 42 organisations Australia-wide is more than $136 million.
SAGIT will contribute $150,000 to the centre. The CRC will combine research including soil science, big data, sensor technology, nanotechnology, environmental science, social sciences and agricultural and farm management. The research focus will be on identifying and progressing innovative technologies and approaches to translate existing knowledge into practical, on-farm solutions.
The South Australian organisations in the CRC-HPS consortium are: • SAGIT • Primary Industries and Regions SA • SA No Till Farmers Association • MacKillop Farm Management Group • Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Research
Foundation • Hart Field-Site Group • Mallee Sustainable Farming • Arris Pty Ltd
The 42 member groups are: • Department of Economic Development, Jobs,
Transport and Resources • SAGIT• Western Australian No-Tillage Farmers
Association • Ecocatalysts • South East Water Corporation
• Facey Group • Wimmera Catchment Authority • Australian Organics Recycling Association • Arris Pty Ltd • Landmark Operations • Corrigin Farm Improvement Group • Central West Farming Systems • The Liebe Group • Birchip Cropping Group • Southern Precision Agriculture Association • MacKillop Farm Management Group • FarmLink Research • Hart Field-Site Group • Holbrook Landcare Group • The Gillamii Centre • Herbert Cane Productivity Services • Burdekin Productivity Services • Riverine Plains • The University of Newcastle • Charles Sturt University • The Trustee for the Soils for Life Trust • Southern Cross University • University of Tasmania • Murdoch University • Federation University Australia • Primary Industries and Regions South Australia • Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Research
Foundation • West Midlands Group • Mallee Sustainable Farming • North Central Catchment Management Authority • Southern Farming Systems • Department of Industry Skills and Regional
Development • Wheatbelt Natural Resource Management • University of Southern Queensland • HLM Asia Group • Landcare Research (New Zealand) • Kansas State University
More information: Malcolm Buckby (details on page 39)
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DGA116: Agronomic evaluation of durums for crown rot resistance
Southern Australia Durum Growers Association
$170,500 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
Durum lines with improved crown rot tolerance from selections at Waite in the SAGIT-funded project S514 will be tested at two sites (Turretfield and Upper South East). Crown rot infection and grain yield of these lines will be compared with those of other durums and bread wheats.
John Green, 0427 101 482, [email protected] Marg Evans, 8303 9379, [email protected]
EP116: Eyre Peninsula Farming System Summary 2016-2018
Eyre Peninsula Agricultural Research Foundation
$45,000 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
To fund the production and printing of 1,000 Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summaries per year for three years.
Naomi Scholz (SARDI), 0428 540 670, [email protected]
EP216: Using soil water information to make better decisions on Eyre Peninsula
SARDI $200,150 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
To characterise soils at 17 sites on Eyre Peninsula for plant water holding capacity and to link Yield Prophet outputs. This will help interpret information from existing soil moisture monitoring probes at a total of 20 sites. This information is available on the EPARF website (www.eparf.com.au), in newsletters, at grower meetings and in annual reports.
Andrew Ware, 0427 884 272, [email protected]
A116: Hi-Tech crop monitoring stations
Agbyte $33,000 1/3/2016 – 28/2/2018
Crop, soil and weather sensors for canopy temperature, leaf wetness, soil moisture, wind (at 10m height) and cameras to monitor crop pests will be assessed at three sites (Wokurna, Hart and Neales Flat). This information can indicate suitable conditions for applying nitrogen fertiliser or cutting for hay, as well as alerting to spray drift and harvester fire risks. Data will be available using a web app.
Leighton Wilksch, 0408 428 714, [email protected]
AKI116: Improving nitrogen use efficiency via legumes in high rainfall cropping
Agriculture Kangaroo Island $53,000 1/3/2016 – 28/2/2019
A three year rotation field trial on Kangaroo Island to assess the nitrogen input of beans, lupins and subclover compared to linseed on the following canola (2017) and wheat (2018) crops. Assessments include legume nodulation, soil nitrate levels and soil moisture during the growing season.
Jenny Stanton, 0484 602 946, [email protected]
AS216: Time of sowing influence on phosphorus requirements and soil testing
Agronomy Solutions $196,000 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
The impact of time of sowing on the uptake of phosphorus by wheat and hence the economic rate of P to apply, was assessed in controlled environment glasshouse tests in 2016. This will now be assessed in field trials in 2017 & 2018. The field trials will be at three sites using two wheat varieties, five P rates and at three times of sowing.
Sean Mason, 0422 066 635, [email protected]
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PIR116: Silverleaf nightshade – long-term management effects of annual herbicide applications
PIRSA $87,103 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
Field trials will be set-up to assess control treatments and act as focus sites for extension of results. Treatments include new herbicides and timings (plant growth stages and weather conditions) with an aim to eradicate silverleaf nightshade where practical. Other assessments include crop yield losses and the impact of a native parasitic moth (found at Parilla). The two main sites are at Crystal Brook and Keith.
John Heap, 0428 833 119, [email protected]
S316: Improving weed control in new herbicide tolerant lentils
SARDI, Clare $59,894 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2018
Control of bifora, medic and tares in lentil lines with greater tolerance to metribuzin will be assessed in glasshouse and field trials. Treatments include rates of metribuzin up to 750g/ha and the addition of surfactants. This work complements a GRDC-funded project to develop lentils with greater tolerance to specific herbicide groups.
Dili Mao, 0410 409 950, [email protected]
S716: Optimising legume inoculation for dry sowing
SARDI $365,303 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
Glasshouse studies in 2016 focused on the survival of different rhizobium products using different soil moistures and temperatures simulating dry sowing conditions. Field trials in 2017 and 2018 will be at three sites (Eyre Peninsula, Mid North and the Mallee). Treatments for field trials include different rhizobium products and placement of the inoculant at seeding.
Liz Farquharson, 08 8303 9452, [email protected]
H116: Long-term cropping systems trial: Effect on soil biology and nitrogen mineralisation
Hart Field-Site Group $87,910 1/7/2016 – 30/6/2019
The long term cropping systems trial at Hart will be continued. Assessments in this three-year phase will include soil microbial diversity and function as well as grain production.
Sarah Noack, 0420 218 420, [email protected]
HART115: Regional internship in applied grains research
Hart Field-Site Group $229,479 1/3/2016 - 28/2/2018
This internship is to train graduates in applied field research and extension and to potentially work with other grower groups in the future. This program will train two graduates. Rochelle Wheaton worked with Hart for 12 months in 2016. The 2017 intern is Dylan Bruce. His training will include assisting with the new GRDC long season wheat project sites at Hart and Booleroo Centre.
Sarah Noack, 0420 218 420, [email protected]
MSF115: Adopting profitable crop sequences in the SA Mallee
Mallee Sustainable Farming $335,415 1/4/2015 - 30/6/2018
Field trials will compare the productivity and profitability of different pulse and canola break crops at Loxton (MSFS site) and at Waikerie (through the Lowbank Bureau) Management.
Michael Moodie, 0448 612 892, [email protected] ON
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S916: Grains research internships
SARDI $277,995 1/1/2017 – 31/12/2019
This traineeship program is designed to encourage more agricultural students to continue with a career in agricultural research. It includes work experience for several undergraduate students each year in research and commercial organisations. It also includes a full year research traineeship placement in SARDI for graduates. The trainee for 2017 is Danielle Allen.
Kathy Ophel-Keller, 0418 818 657, [email protected]
SARDI1315: Dual-purpose canola for South Australia’s high rainfall zone
SARDI $75,000 1/1/2016 - 1/2/2019
The biomass production, grazing potential and grain yield of 20 canola varieties and breeding lines will be assessed in field trials in the Lower South East in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The canola will be dual purpose, grazing and grain types. Trials will be sown at two different times, the first being the earliest reliable sowing time after January.
Amanda Pearce, 0407 400 939, [email protected]
SARDI1515: Identifying the causes of unreliable nitrogen fixation by medic based pastures
SARDI $390,098 1/7/2015 - 30/6/2018
Field trials at two sites on Eyre Peninsula (Yaninee and Piednippe) will test the impact of herbicides and herbicide residues on nodulation and nitrogen fixation of medics. These will be on a grey calcareous soil on western EP and a Mallee soil on central/eastern EP. Treatments include post emergent, pre-emergent and soil residual herbicides.
Nigel Wilhelm, 0407 185 501, [email protected]
SPAA116: Sharing knowledge of agricultural innovations: Precision Ag expos and symposiums
SPAA $15,000 1/7/2016 - 30/6/2019
Funding to assist with the production of three regional SPAA Expos (2017 – South East, 2018 – Mid/Upper North, 2019 – TBA) and three national symposiums (2016 – Toowoomba, 2017 – Sydney, 14-16 August, 2018 – TBA). This funding will also be used to produce farmer case studies for the publication SPAA PA News.
Nicole Dimos, 0437 422 000, [email protected]
SPAA115: Communicating innovations in Precision Agriculture: Factsheet series
SPAA $68,400 1/7/2015 – 30/12/2017
To produce six fact sheets on aspects of precision agriculture. Topics for these fact sheets include weed sensing, UAVs, understanding airborne imagery, PA map analysis, nitrogen sensors and soil sensors.
Nicole Dimos, 0437 422 000, [email protected]
TC116: Increasing lentil productivity on dune and swale soils
Trengove Consulting $95,871 1/4/2016 – 30/6/2019
Detailed field testing will be done in 2017 and 2018 on factors identified in a preliminary study in 2016 to improve production of lentils in sandy soils. These include soil compaction, crop nutrition, variety choice and herbicide use.
Sam Trengove, 0428 262 057, [email protected]
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UA316: New field-based tools to rapidly assess crop nitrogen and stress status
University of Adelaide $86,960 1/7/2016 - 30/6/2018
Portable NIR instruments will be tested in the field for accuracy in measuring plant nitrogen content and water soluble carbohydrates in wheat and barley plants compared with laboratory analyses. Samples of different wheat and barley varieties will be tested from existing field trials with different cropping locations, times of sowing and nutrition levels.
Michael Zerner, 0439 802 600, [email protected]
UA415: Growing durum demand in SA: gross margin sensitivity analysis trials
University of Adelaide $112,320 1/7/2015 - 30/6/2018
This project will assess the grain production and quality of six durum varieties compared with bread wheat varieties at four non-traditional durum locations in SA. These are in Lower Eyre Peninsula (Cummins), Upper North (Wandereah), Murray Plains (Sanderston) and the Upper South East (Coonalpyn). Trials are managed according to crop requirements and gross margin analyses calculated for each variety.
Jason Able, 0459 841 586, [email protected]
UA514: The Peter Waite Centenary Scholarship
University of Adelaide $90,000 20/7/2015 – 20/7/2018
The Peter Waite Centenary Scholarship for Agricultural Excellence is jointly funded by SAGIT and the University of Adelaide. It provides support for a PhD student for research into issues specific to South Australian farmers. The current recipient is James Walter. His project is on aerial imagery to assess crop production traits, such as plant number, plant height, biomass and head number in plant breeding trials.
Paul Finn, 0405 036 941, [email protected] James Walter, 0421 406 401, [email protected]
UNF116: Upper North time of sowing and yield loss from frost/heat stress
Upper North Farming Systems $75,395 30/3/2016 - 30/3/2019
Frost damage and grain yield of wheat will be assessed in field trials with three sowing dates from early April through to June at Booleroo Centre. This will be for five wheat varieties and over three years.
Ruth Sommerville, 0401 042 223, [email protected] ON
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