Overwatch has really proven beneficial in some canola programs, taking pressure off in crop herbicides. This high pressure headland would be out of control without it. Always amazes me the pink ryegrass still sucks up clethodim fine and dies.

Great to be forced into the saddle following some very useful rain. In my small patch some clients only just have enough moisture for establishment, whilst others to the north and west won’t finish sowing for quite some time 😳 #aggrowagronomyandresearch

Australia's largest research study findings over 18 replicated field trials show it isn’t worth retaining hybrid canola seed to F2 across a range of different herbicide technologies in a bid to reduce costs - use the link to read the technical paper. bit.ly/3wifiJP

Here at NSW DPI we were pretty chuffed to be part of this awesome colaboratory research, led in the north by the also awesome Tendo, who's passion in this space, like Baz's, is very real!!

There are 2 new strains:
🌿Group E (lentil, field pea, vetch)
🫘Group F (fabas).

Proud moment sowing hallmark lentils with new acid tolerant rhizobium. Our team brought this to nsw, GRDC North backed us with a scoping study, then engaged a larger team inc NSW DPI Agronomy to bring to market. Awesome outcome for growers 👏👍 #aggrowagronomyandresearch

If anyone is after a good seeder and cart for a smaller operation sing out. $70,000 ex, available 5th May. Currently in use

Looking at some interesting herbicide residue breakdown across seasons with GRDC North NSW DPI Agronomy Mark Congreve today. Very useful research on lighter soils

Paraquat voraxor definitely making its mark, 22hrs afterwards!

Interested in barley breeders comments on these suggested sowing date targets. Imo this is way out and needs getting right. Eg planet suits Anzac Day onwards here imo 🤔NSW DPI Agronomy

Results highlighting the benefit of sowing large diameter seed as canola seed depth increases. Key points
* biggest gains in est% came via removing <1.6mm seed
* large seed = larger cotyledons = quicker biomass production
GRDC North NSW DPI Agronomy GOA Barry Haskins

Wheat classification upgrades 📢

We are pleased to announce that #ValiantCLPlus has been upgraded to an AH and #Brumby upgraded to an APW in the South-East (southern NSW) zone.

Calling all Agronomists both Young and Old 🤠- let's celebrate achievements- do you know a worthy recipient? agronomyaustralia.org

Any machinery manufactures with their ears on out there- this guy is on the money, but instead of a car it’s a picker or header or air seeder or what ever else that’s malfunction has the potential to cost individual farm businesses 7 figure losses depending on the timing

Using a single disc seeder? On average, there was a 17%, 28% & 37% reduction in canola establishment as MAP increased from 50, 100 and 150kg/ha compared to Nil MAP. Be aware of your SBU%. GRDC North NSW DPI Agronomy

Are you sowing enough canola seeds? Here’s some results derived from an GRDC project that could help adjust seeding rates (kg/ha) based on small, medium or large seed size. Hope it helps.

Do you a grow and retain your own canola seed? Here’s the latest publication which outlines the five key tips to grow high vigour canola seed (link below).

Learnt lots from this project, & a massive thanks to GRDC and the project team Barry Haskins GOA NSW DPI Agronomy

Is anyone running the 12m equaliser bar with the seed and fert bins on the A frame? Pros and cons? More clients buying these but all separate carts and larger bars. The smaller version would be 👌 for irrigators.

Not often we get to see the bar out here. Very thankful to have a bit of rain to kick off plant24. Canola being down by Jochim Jager 👌