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New long coleoptile wheat trialled on EP for first time
Summary Novel ‘long coleoptile’ wheat varieties allows a seeding depth of 120 mm. Deeper sowing gives access to subsoil moisture for germination without having to wait for an autumn break. Trials have begun to assess the potential of long coleoptiles in our farming systems. Pressures of a changing climate may require further research into alternative…
Lower EP Ag Expo 2 March 2021
The AIR EP Lower EP Ag Expo was held at the Marble Range Sports Club in Wangary on 2 March 2021, with 59 farmers and advisors attending. The speakers and topics delivered were: Lukas van Zwieten, NSW DPI: soil biology and amendments, herbicide residues. David Harbison, DR Agriculture: grazing management of crops and pastures,…