Water quality: getting the best results for weed control.

Water quality: getting the best results for weed control.

Author: Grain Orana Alliance April 8, 2025 Duration: 36:57
The importance of good water quality for good spray results. Maurie Street from GOA has a chat about the importance of water quality and spraying: -Do you know the quality of your water source for spraying? -What impact is it having on your spray job? -What can you do to if you have sub optimal water? AND you don't always need adjuvants!

Tune into GOA Podcasts, presented by the Grain Orana Alliance, for a genuine look at the practical side of Australian grain farming. This isn't about broad theories; it's a direct line to the on-ground, localised research happening right now to tackle the real issues growers face each season. Funded primarily by the GRDC, the alliance's independent work is all about developing farm-ready solutions that actually fit within the unique systems of our region. In each episode, you'll hear from researchers and producers as they break down trials, discuss emerging challenges, and share the results of their work in a straightforward, no-nonsense way. It's a podcast for anyone who wants to cut through the noise and get actionable insights straight from the source, focusing on the effective strategies that come from dedicated, community-focused research. The conversation is rooted in the paddock, offering a clear and practical perspective for those invested in the future of grain production. Listen for detailed discussions that translate complex research into usable knowledge, all delivered with an authentic Australian voice. This series connects the science with the soil, providing a crucial resource for producers looking for reliable information.
Author: Language: en-au Episodes: 18

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Phosphorus placement in canola. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:24
Listen to Maurie Street talk us through the work GOA has done on P placement in canola.....the results might surprise you! -Results based on over 16 trials on alternative P placement. -P fertilizer with the seed can decr…
Windrow timing: getting it right to maximise profits. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:32
GOA's Maurie Street talks us through the correct time to windrow your canola: -To maximise yield -Maximise oil % -Where to look on the plant for seed colour change -How big an issue is shattering ....and lots more tips t…
Direct heading canola: how to get it right. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:30
Maurie Street from GOA chats to us about direct heading canola, based on GOA's trial work: -Why and when would you do it -The pros and cons -The risks of shatter -The impacts on yield & oil%
Should we be spraying canola in lower yielding areas with fungicides? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:17
Listen to our chat with Rohan Brill regarding whether we should we be spraying canola in lower yielding areas with fungicides. Much of the information Rohan presents comes from joint GRDC trial work between Brill Ag & GO…
Problems with controlling annual ryegrass: is it all resistance? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:12
GOA's Maurie Street walks us through how to be more effective at delivering the dose to the ryegrass plant. The impact of: -Water quality -Plant growth stage -Nozzle selection -Resistance in controlling hard to kill ryeg…
Canola nutrition - challenging the norm. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:38
In this conversation with GOA's Maurie Street we discuss: How to manage nutrition in a uncertain yearAlternative methods of P applicationDo you REALLY need to put on heaps of S.