Explore the key findings and results of the Future Carbon Project stacked soil amelioration and novel amendment trial for 2023 in this in-depth technical article.
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Exploring Effective Herbicide Packages for Lupin, Chickpea & Vetch
Explore the key findings and results of the Grain Legumes Project herbicide trial in 2023 in this in-depth technical article.
Investigating Stubble Strategies – Is Burning the Answer?
Burning stubble may seem like a quick fix, but what are the hidden costs? The Stubble Management Project found retaining stubble offered no yield penalty while potentially boosting soil health and reducing input needs.
Advancing Potassium Management in the West Midlands Region
Learn about what we’ve found in the K Extension Project in 2023 and how WMG will be exploring effective K cycling in 2024.
Evolving Soil Testing Project Discussion Event – Farmer Summary
Take a look at our recent Evolving Soil Testing Project farmer catch-up. Hosted by Brendan Van Beek, this small group farmer discussion event allowed project participants to share experiences, compare soil testing results and have some in-depth Q&A with soil professional Joy Sherlock.
Stubble Management Project – 2023 Seasonal Update
No significant differences in biomass production or crop yield were recorded across stubble management treatments in the 2023 season of the Stubble Management Project. Learn more about the 2023 results and 2024 season in this technical project update.
Increasing the profitability of double break crop rotations using a high value legume in the Wheatbelt of WA
This study investigated the profitability of growing canola (with effective weed control options) followed by a high value legume (with higher economic value) as an effective and profitable double break crop sequence.
Grower Group Conversations: Reflecting on knowledge sharing
The Soil CRC Knowledge Sharing Project extension series of videos and companion podcast episodes is out now.
Transforming data into discussions
WMG and the K Extension Project has produced a practical tool to enhance potassium knowledge for West Midlands growers. Transforming complicated data into a clear, farmer-friendly K nutrient infographic, valuable on-farm discussions are continuing to help set the stage for broader nutrient management conversations in 2024.
Supporting grower group capacity to better inform growers
A tool being developed as part of a WMG led national project has evolved into a writing guide, design template and onboarding suite designed to aid grower groups in producing more farmer-friendly reports.