GRDC Stubble Project

Cultural control strategies: the impact of stubble management on invertebrate pests in dryland cropping systems 2015 trial Key points Pest density was very low throughout the course of the trial and there was no obvious impact of stubble management practices on ground-dwelling pest numbers.High numbers of beneficials (mostly ants and spiders) were active in the plots early in the season.There...Read More

2015 Seasonal effects of strategic stubble treatments on nitrogen response in wheat in CWFS districts The focus of recent research is concentrating on maintaining profitable retained stubble systems rather than investigating the agronomic and economic benefits of stubble retention. Background CWFS are conducting trials at its regional sites that: investigate the impact of different stubble treatments imposed towardsthe end of...Read More

The Merriwagga tillage and rotation trial was established in 1999 aimed at comparing no-till farming techniques against conventional farming methods over 5 different cropping rotations. Access the reportRead More

Investigating the effect of stubble and grazing management on dry matter production within the cropping phase in low a rainfall climate. Access the reportRead More

Key points Long fallows and green manure crops are valuable management tools that increase soil moisture and nutrition for the following crop.Controlling weeds 100% of the time in fallows preserves maximum soil moisture. Spraying weeds late in this trial equated to lost income of $85.56/ha as a result of lower grain yield and quality.Vetch as green manure compared equally in...Read More

An overview of all of the trials conducted by Central West Farming Systems during the year of 2013. Access the reportRead More