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2003
(None in December 2003)
No. 142 November 2003 p. 44-45
An
active soil biota boosts crop nutrient supply
Managing crops to produce the right environment for soil microbes can
significantly improve soil health and longterm crop productivity.
by Gupta Vadakattu and David Roget, CSIRO
(None in October 2003)
No. 140 September 2003 p.40-44
Match
fertiliser rates with available water
There is a range of factors that constrain crop productivity in low-rainfall
areas of southern Australia. As CSIRO Land and Water researcher Jeff Baldock
explains, an understanding of some of the factors affecting water availability
can be used to develop a better nitrogen fertiliser application strategy
for crops and pastures.
by Jeff Baldock, CSIRO
No. 139 August 2003 p. 51
Erosion
merits attention to protect water
Farmers who take steps to minimise erosion and run-off on their properties
will help reduce the amount of phosphorous that enters Australia's waterways.
A high load of sediments may provide the phosphorous that drives blue-green
algal blooms that contaminate rivers, creeks and dams.
by Peter Wallbrink, CSIRO and Janet Paterson, Kondinin Group
No. 139 August 2003 p. 52-53
Deep
open drains reclaim salt-affected land
Deep open drains have proven their potential in turning salt-affected
land into productive cropping country. The reclaimed land has lifted the
spirits of many farmers who, during the past 20 years, have watched salt
slowly encroach on their properties. This article outlines the benefits
of deep drains for dealing with dryland salinity.
(Includes story 'Drains bring land back into production')
by Riasat Ali and Tom Hatton, CSIRO
No. 138 July 2003 p. 41
Positive
pesticide flows
(New research into what happens to chemicals in water used on rice crops).
Contact: Wendy Quayle, CSIRO
No. 137 June 2003 p.14
National
precision farming focus
(National precision farming project aimed at intensifying crop management
and reducing the negative environmental impacts of growing crops).
Contact: Mike Wong, CSIRO
and...
Understanding Australia's weather
(Indian Ocean Climate Initiative)
Contact: Bryson Bates, CSIRO
No. 136 May 2003 p. 40-42
Intensive
approach benefits low-rainfall croppers
Low and variable rainfall is a major source of risk for many farmers,
including those in the Mallee area of south-eastern Australia. This article
outlines the economic and environmental benefits of opportunistic and
intensive farming to manage risk and capture profits during wet seasons.
by David Roget and Victor Sadras, CSIRO
No. 135 March 2003 p.36-39
Manage
subsoil constraints to boost crop growth
Soil limitations at depth are known as subsoil constraints and can cause
significant reductions in water use efficiency and crop productivity.
CSIRO Land and Water researchers Jeff Baldock, Garry O'Leary and Victor
Sadras have unearthed some of the problems associated with subsoil constraints
in cropping soils.
by Jeff Baldock, CSIRO
No. 135 March 2003 p.43-44
Monitor
crops closely for signs of low boron
The risks of trace element deficiencies such as boron are increasing in
cropping soils due to higher grain production demands. CSIRO Land and
Water researcher Mike Wong teamed up with Murdoch University's Richard
Bell to map areas in the Western Australian wheatbelt at risk of boron
deficiency. This article details their findings.
by Mike Wong, CSIRO
No. 135 March 2003 p.50
Study
predicts salinity risks
(How groundwater processes in catchments influence salinity management)
Contact: Mirko Stauffacher
No. 135 March 2003 p.50
New
soil test on the way
(Innovative technolgy called Diffuse Gradients in Thin Films)
Contact: Rebecca Hamon
No. 134 February 2003 p.39-40
Herbicide
link to low legume nitrogen fixation
Acetolactate synthase (ALS) herbicides (such as Broadstrike, Glean and
Spinnaker) are widely used by farmers throughout Australia in cereal and
legume crops and pastures. This article outlines the results of preliminary
research, which shows ALS herbicides could have a negative impact on legumes.
by Steve Rogers and Jeff Baldock, CSIRO
No. 134 February 2003 p.48-49
Fluid fertiliser outshines solids in some soils
- This is SARDI work
(Acknowledgements: Mike McLaughlin and Enzo Lombi, CSIRO Land and Water)
No. 134 February 2003 p.55-57
Land
use revolution needed to halt salinity spread
Dryland salinity is a serious problem affecting many parts of Australia.
Current farming systems, even when implemented with best practice, will
not control salinity. This article looks at some of the land use options
which may be available to farmers to help combat salinity.
By John Williams, CSIRO
No. 133 January 2003, p. 50
Use low-cadmium fertiliser to protect grain quality
A team of scientists from CSIRO Land and Water and the South Australian
Research and Development Institute have been studying the long-term availability
and management of fertiliser nutrients and contaminants in soils. Farmers
are urged to use low-cadmium fertilisers to prevent a decline in grain
quality over time.
by Kylie Jackson (for CSIRO). Refers to Rebecca Hamon.
No. 133 January 2003, p. 54-55
Lift
production by doubling yield from half the area
CSIRO research shows new approaches to land management are needed to reduce
degradation and allow farmers to lift productivity and improve sustainability.
by Wayne Meyer, CSIRO
No. 133 January 2003, p. 56
Waste
water lifts farm profit
(Darling Downs Vision 2000)
Contact: Lisa Brennan
For further information please contact the Communication
Group.
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