• In the presence of disease, fungicide application increased grain yield (kg/ha).
• Grain quality improved with fungicide application.  
• In conjunction with a fungicide management strategy, growers should aim to select resistant barley varieties, using up-to-date disease guides for varietal choice. 

• In the presence of disease, fungicide application increased grain yield (kg/ha).  
• Grain quality improved with fungicide application.  
• In conjunction with a fungicide management strategy, growers should aim to select resistant barley varieties, using up-to-date disease guides for varietal choice. 

• Varietal differences in disease ratings will be reflected in the level of response achieved to a fungicide application.
• Even with a dry spring, inclusion of a fungicide in the program improved the effectiveness of a nitrogen application. 

• The Middle East human consumption market prefers Australian faba beans, but competition from France and the UK for market share occurs.   
• For further information: Variety Management Packages (VMP) for all varieties, except Aquadulce, are available on the Pulse Australia Website http://www.pulseaus.com.au/Search_Result_ Publication.aspx 

• Latest information on canola variety yield performance can be found at www.nvtonline.com.au.
• Growers should be encouraged to change canola varieties every two or three years to reduce the risk of blackleg.
• Variety selection should be made inconjuction with the latest version of the blackleg risk assessor (available at www.grdc.com.au).

• Harvest dates for the ryegrass trials were 22 September and 3 November 2011, while the harvest date for the legume trial was 2-3 November. Harvest date in 2012 was 2 October.
• Little growth occurred after this due to dry conditions.

• Harvest dates for the ryegrass trials were 22 September and 3 November 2011, while the harvest date for the legume trial was 2-3 November. Harvest date in 2012 was 2 October.
• Little growth occurred after this due to dry conditions.

• Yield responses were achieved when Hombre seed treatment was used at Frances and Conmurra sites in 2012.
• Crop rotation effects had a much greater impact on grain protein than whether a seed treatment was used or not.
• Reducing aphid activity reduces the risk of developing BYDV.
• Most occurrences of BYDV occur from aphid activity early in the season, so early protection is best 

• Yield responses were achieved when Hombre seed treatment was used at Frances and Conmurra sites in 2012.
• Crop rotation effects had a much greater impact on grain protein than whether a seed treatment was used or not.
• Reducing aphid activity reduces the risk of developing BYDV.
• Most occurrences of BYDV occur from aphid activity early in the season, so early protection is best 

• Mace and Scout both yielded higher when fungicide was applied.
• Triad is a cheap fungicide and can be effective, but needs to be used strategically and at rates of at least 2 L/ha.
• Management and attention to monitoring wheat crops must match variety grown to achieve yield potential.
• Regular crop inspections are essential to maximize yield potential • All fungicides work best when used as a preventative spray than as a cure.

• The influence of nitrogen on grain yield and protein depends on the amount of fertilizer applied, the timing and the growing season.
• Fertilising to increase grain protein is profitable if farmers are being paid a premiums for protein above 10.5 -11%.
• Multiple wheat varieties responded to nitrogen when applied at GS31, particularly at the high rate of 100 kg/ha.
• A 7.2% yield increase was observed by treating SQP-Revenue with fungicide 

• Grain yields of wheat were higher when additional nitrogen was applied at sowing compared to when applied at GS31.
• Timing of nitrogen application is essential to maximise plant growth and achieve yield potential.
• Grain protein was only higher when delayed nitrogen application was applied, which resulted in reduced wheat yield.
• Starting soil moisture, paddock rotation history and potential yield of crop are important factors to consider when deciding amount of nitrogen to apply and timing.
   

• This trial was initiated at the request of growers, to allow an improved understanding of the effects on yield and germination of different methods of dessication of beans.
• There was no interaction between variety and treatment in this trial.
• Glyphosate treatments were the highest yielding, being comparable with the direct harvested (and nil) treatment.
• In this trial, none of the treatments had an adverse effect on germination. 

• In high rainfall areas, the inclusion of an insecticide to control aphids, and therefore reducing the incidence of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) should becoming common practice.
• Yield responses continue to be seen by controlling BYDC (particularly in susceptible varieties).
• In  2011, the control of BYDV also appeared to  improve the response to later applied nitrogen. 

• In high rainfall areas, the inclusion of an insecticide to control aphids, and therefore reducing the incidence of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) should becoming common practice.
• Yield responses continue to be seen by controlling BYDC (particularly in susceptible varieties).
• In  2011, the control of BYDV also appeared to  improve the response to later applied nitrogen. 

• Importance of a sound fungicide strategy is highlighted at sites where there are unsprayed plots. The variation in yield between sprayed and unsprayed plots depends on the disease rating of the variety, and this should always be  taken into account when selecting new varieties.
• Long term site results should also be utilised to reduce the effect of seasonal variability in the decision making process. 

• Importance of a sound fungicide strategy is highlighted at sites where there are unsprayed plots. The variation in yield between sprayed and unsprayed plots depends on the disease rating of the variety, and this should always be  taken into account when selecting new varieties.
• Long term site results should also be utilised to reduce the effect of seasonal variability in the decision making process. 
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• Importance of a sound fungicide strategy is highlighted at sites where there are unsprayed plots. The variation in yield between sprayed and unsprayed plots depends on the disease rating of the variety, and this should always be  taken into account when selecting new varieties.
• Long term site results should also be utilised to reduce the effect of seasonal variability in the decision making process. 

• Several new varieties have been released for the 2012 season that look promising; they are only feed quality at this stage, but undergoing malt evaluation.  NVT Trials weren’t sprayed for leaf rust in 2011.
• This will change in 2012 to reflect farmer practice.
• Unsprayed v Sprayed varietal data is available for both Frances and Conmurra and it gives a good indication of effects of disease on yield across different varieties. 

• Several new varieties have been released for the 2012 season that look promising; they are only feed quality at this stage, but undergoing malt evaluation.
• NVT Trials weren’t sprayed for leaf rust in 2011.This will change in 2012 to reflect farmer practice.
• Unsprayed v Sprayed varietal data is available for both Frances and Conmurra and it gives a good indication of effects of disease on yield across different varieties. 

 Mowing to simulate grazing reduced grain yield and plant height. The application of Prosaro at the 3-4 leaf stage increased grain yield over the nil application treatment by reducing the level of internal infection caused by blackleg. The later application of Prosaro (8-10 leaf stage) also decreased the amount of blackleg compared to either the nil or the mowed at 8-10 leaf treatments. 

 Mowing to simulate grazing reduced grain yield and plant height. The application of Prosaro at the 3-4 leaf stage increased grain yield over the nil application treatment by reducing the level of internal infection caused by blackleg. The later application of Prosaro (8-10 leaf stage) also decreased the amount of blackleg compared to either the nil or the mowed at 8-10 leaf treatments. 
 

• Highest grain yields were produced at the earlier sowing date at both sites.
• Commander produced the highest grain yields at both sites with the lowest protein content.
• Increased N application rates increased grain yield at both sites but significantly increased protein content at Frances.
• Increased sowing rates have been shown to slightly increase grain yield but reduce screenings and protein so may assist in attaining the malting grade. 
   

The penetrometer measurements show that the nil treatment at both sites had a harder soil profile in the upper 20 cm at Hannafords (clay loam) and down to 35 cm at Jacobs. The reason the Nil treatment at the site of Hannafords shows lower resistance at depth is because this zone was waterlogged (water perched on the clay layer), showing that the ripping and spading have relieved some of the waterlogging. 

• In 2010 we saw little effect of varying nitrogen rates on grain yield at Conmurra or Frances.
• Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus decreased grain yield by about 1 t/ha at both sites in 2010.
• Highest grain yield was achieved by the earlier sowing dates but very good disease control was required to achieve this.

• In 2010 we saw little effect of varying nitrogen rates on grain yield at Conmurra or Frances.
• Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus decreased grain yield by about 1 t/ha at both sites in 2010.
• Highest grain yield was achieved by the earlier sowing dates but very good disease control was required to achieve this.