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Crop management principles
In the paddock

Nutrition management

Nutrition - Inoculation of legume crops
Grain legumes do not need additional nitrogen if the seed is effectively inoculated at planting. Includes inoculation codes and methods.

Nutrition - Nitrogen
How to manage nitrogen in cropping systems. Covers application techniques, nitrogen content in various fertilisers, safe rates of nitrogen with seed and more.

Nutrition - Other nutrients (PKZnSCuFe)
Describes the role played by nutients other than nitrogen, including phosphorous, potassium, zinc, sulphur, copper and iron.

Nutrition of field crops in Queensland
The basics of nutrition management in field crops in Queensland with links to nutrient removal, macro- and micro-nutrients,recording and decision making tools, fertiliser techniques and more.

Soils - managing adverse soil conditions
Non-nutrient related issues of soils, including salinity, sodicity, compaction, acidity etc.

Sustainable Farming Systems - Western
Description of the team members and activities of the Western Farming Systems Project.

The agronomic value of deep litter from pig sheds for broad acre crops
Pig shed deep litter is of considerable value as a fertiliser for broad acre crops. Note describes the results of trials, including the $ value and application rates.


 

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