Summer Weeds

Full Name: Demonstrations of residual summer weed control for the Mid North, South AustraliaFunding Body: GRDCDuration: 2024 – 2026Project Lead: UNFSSite Locations: Booleroo, Pt Germain, Balaklava AIM: To identify different residual summer weed control options, in order to reduce the number of summer spray passes required in the Mid North, South Australia. Background: “NGN forums…

Break Crop Suitability

Full Name: Building resilience – Break Crop Suitability Across LandscapesFunding Body: SA Drought HubDuration: 2024/25Project Lead: UNFSContact: Rachel Trengove, UNFSDemonstration Paddock Locations: Murray Plains Farming (MFP) -PunthariAg Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula (AIREP) – Ungarra & LockUNFS – Booleroo Centre & Jamestown Background: Managing break crops across the landscape can be a balancing act. With…

Frost Mitigation

Full Name: SAGIT Frost Mitigation in the Upper North Duration: 2024 – 2027 Funding Body: South Australian Grains Industry Trust (SAGIT) Project Lead: Upper North Farming Systems (UNFS) Trial Site Location: Between Jamestown and Appila Background: Frost events have been a significant concern in the Upper North region, resulting in substantial crop losses and economic…