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Machinery purchasing decision support for broadacre growers

2 April 2015

The following information is a summary of the presentation 'Farm machinery – understanding the true cost and getting the best value out of machinery' delivered by department economists at the 2015

Plot of canola with catch trays inbetween rows

Comparison of canola varieties with delayed direct harvest at Gibson 2013 trial report

17 February 2015

Most canola had acceptable losses prior to harvest, even with delayed harvest. The greatest proportion of losses occurred at harvest.

Small plot harvester, harvesting canola

Comparison of canola varieties with delayed direct harvest, Gibson 2015 trial report

11 January 2016

The Podguard line AN14R9012 appears to be a viable option for direct harvesting and delayed harvesting of canola.

DPIRD Researcher Martin Harries inspecting plots desiccated at different times.

Chickpea crop-topping is not an option for controlling late emerging weeds, Mingenew 2017 trial report

9 January 2018

Yield of chickpea crop-topped at the right time to control weed seed set was 59% of the unsprayed control.

Lupin pods ready for incubator treatments to simulate rainfall on mature plants

Lupin; pre-harvest rain reduces seed quality, Geraldton 2017 trial report

9 January 2018

40% lower germination was measured from seed of plants exposed to wetting and drying at maturity.

DPIRD researcher Martin Harries measuring yield loss after harvest

Lupins; delayed harvest and yield loss, Eradu 2017 trial report

9 January 2018

Lupins should be harvested as soon as they are mature to minimise significant yield loss.

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