Grains
Soils
This article covers key learnings (including benefits and challenges) of summer cover and companion cropping in the Riverine Plains, based on outcomes from a long-term trial at Burramine.
Grains
Soils
As part of the Extending results from the Soil CRC Plant Diversity project, we spoke to Waggarandall farmer Tony Ludeman about his experiences of companion cropping wheat and vetch in the Riverine Plains, including both the challenges and opportunities.
Grains
Soils
Southern Cross University researcher, Abe Gibson shares his insights of summer cover and winter companion cropping based on a long-term trial established in 2019 at Burramine, Victoria.
Grains
Drought
As part of a Vic Drought Hub project, Riverine Plains has produced this Case Study featuring innovative startup, Rainstick, who are combining traditional knowledge with modern technology to boost canola establishment.
Grains
As part of a project looking at chemical and non-chemical ryegrass control strategies, Riverine Plains interviewed farmers about the benefits and challenges of using harvest weed seed control (HWSC) measures.
Drought
Grains
The Trevethan family, from Howlong, discuss the role of pulses in the rotation, including their effect on soil nitrogen, soil moisture and yield of subsequent crops.
Drought
Grains
Lawson Thomas from Mulwala shares his experiences with dual purpose varieties and the benefits of sowing early.
Drought
Grains
Sam Kellock, from Mulwala, discusses early sowing as a risk management strategy, and how a better understanding of early-sowing agronomics has refined his decision-making when it comes to variety and paddock selection.
Drought
Fodder
Grant Kitto from Tallimba, NSW. shares his experiences using vetch as a source of feed, flexibility, free nitrogen and added resilience.
Drought
Grains
Duncan Stewart from Harden shares how he is incorporating nitrogen banking to better manage seasonal fluctuations and improve profitability, as part of the Optimising soils and available water to improve drought resilience project.
Drought
Grains
Jake Platfuss shares his experiences with soil testing and topdressing faba beans, to improve outcomes for the following wheat crop.
Drought
Grains
Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga farm manager, James Stephens, talks about the benefits and challenges of using faba beans in their farming system.
Drought
Livestock
Simon and James Finlay share their experiences with early sowing dual-purpose wheat and canola crops to fill the winter feed gap, as part of the Optimising soils and available water to improve drought resilience project.
Livestock
Fodder
As part of the Drought resilient pasture systems project, Riverine Plains has produced a technical factsheet about optimising lucerne density, persistence and productivity.
Drought
Fodder
John Bruce (Barooga) and Chantelle and Christine Gorman (Savernake) share their insights on establishing and maintaining productive perennial legume-based pastures over the long term.
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