HLN Cropping Resources
Factsheets and Case Studies
Time of Sowing for Wheat in Holbrook
Learn about the optimal times for sowing different wheat varieties in the Holbrook area, how to minimise risk of damage at flowering and how to maximise grain yield
Nitrogen Management for Wheat in Holbrook
Learn how to maximise wheat grain yield and reduce plant stress through Nitrogen application. How much is needed, when should it be applied and how often...?
Canola Stubble Retention in Holbrook
How does canola stubble retention affect soil nitrogen levels and availability for the next crop? Everything you need to know is in this short and informative factsheet.
Soil Organic Carbon in Holbrook
This factsheet discusses soil bulk density, the impacts of stubble retention on Carbon and other strategies for managing soil organic Carbon levels in cropped soils in the Holbrook area.
Phosphorus in Cropping Systems
Read an insightful report by Helen Burns (NSW DPI) on a 2006-2007 study by Dr Mark Conyers (DPI NSW) at “Tandara”, Morven investigating soil phosphorus responses in wheat
Time of Sowing in Woomargama
Learn about the optimal times for sowing different wheat varieties in the Woomargama area, how to minimise risk of damage at flowering and how to maximise grain yield
Nitrogen Management for Wheat in Woomargama
Learn how to maximise wheat grain yield and reduce plant stress through Nitrogen application. How much is needed, when is it best applied and how often...?
Canola Stubble Retention in Woomargama
How does canola stubble retention affect soil nitrogen levels and availability for the next crop? Everything you need to know is in this short and informative factsheet.
Soil Organic Carbon in Woomargama
This factsheet discusses soil bulk density, the impacts of stubble retention on Carbon and other strategies for managing soil organic Carbon levels in cropped soils in the Woomargama area.
Presentations and Workshops
Nitrogen Presentation
This PDF version of HLN's Powerpoint presentation gives an overview of the efficient and effective use of nitrogen in pastures and cropping.
Videos
Project Reports
Stepping up Grain Production (2013)
The aim of this project was to assist growers in the high rainfall zone (HRZ) of northern
Victoria and southern New South Wales to realise crop potential in their region.
Brochures
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