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The worsening threat of brome grass

<p>Researchers Christopher Preston, Peter Boutsalis, Sam Kleeman, Jenna Malone and Gurjeet Gill from the school of agriculture, food and wine at the University of Adelaide are trying to overcome the problem of brome grass, which is proving difficult to control because of its delayed emergence.</p>

Alex Paul
The worsening threat of brome grass

  There are two species of brome grass that infest crops in southern Australia: great or ripgut brome (Bromus diandrus) and rigid brome (B. rigidus). The two species are difficult to distinguish as...

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Livestock Management Software (September 2024)

Kondinin Group's September Research Report looks at a range of livestock management software platforms which can make life a lot easier when it comes to efficient sheep and cattle production.

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Research Report: Grain Storage (August 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at the benefits and challenges associated with ground level storage with a focus on growers who have done it successfully.

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Research Report: Grouper Bins (July 2024)

This month's Research Report from Kondinin Group looks at a range of Australian-made grouper bins which can make a big difference when it comes to input logistics on the farm.

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Research Report: Carbon Calculators (June 2024)

Farming Ahead's June Research Report compares two carbon calculators which can be used by grain growers.