The Sheep Technology Group aims to: Explore and share experiences and knowledge on ways that precision livestock management technologies can be used in red meat and wool production. Learn from experts on how technologies could assist you to improve productivity, efficiency and profitability in your business. Support sheep producer members to implement and apply technology…
Vetch agronomy trials on challenging soils in the Broughton region Funding Body: UNFS Project Duration: 2019 – 2020 Vetch pre emergent trial Vetch variety trial and barley establishment trial
Implementation of 16 weather stations across the Upper North Farming Region of SA
Funding Body: SAFECOM
Project Duration: 2019 – ongoing.
Increasing the knowledge and understanding of micronutrient deficiency in the UN Funding Body: SAGIT Project Duration: 2017 – 2020 Micronutrient Trial – Wheat @ Baroota Micronutrient Trial – Lentils @ Baroota Micronutrient Trial – Wheat @ Pekina
Paddock scale farmer trials to evaluate the performance and management of new legume options Funding Body: GRDC, supported DAWR, MLA and AWI Project Duration: 2019 – 2022
Barley on yield with early, mid and late time of sowing. Cereal Alternatives to oats for hay production in UN Frost/Heat stress effects Funding Body: SAGIT Project Duration: 2019 – 2022
Cereal Alternatives to oats for hay production in UN Frost/Heat stress effects Funding Body: BALCO Project Duration: 2019 – 2022
Improving barley grass management by demonstrating specific local management strategies Funding Body: GRDC Project Duration: 2019 – 2022
Identify and demonstrate the impact of suitable cover crops on soil health and other factors, particularly the level of crown rot infestation Funding Body: National Landcare Program: Smart farming partnerships initiative via Ag Excellence Alliance Project Duration: 2019 – 2022
Southern Pulse Extension Project Funding Body: GRDC Project Duration: 2017 – 2020 Pulse Check Case Study Focus 2021: Frost, Heat, Drought Warnertown SARDI Trial site The Whim Road, Nurom SA 5523
