Have you ever had to wade through hardcopy text and websites to find some information about plant tissue nutrient test critical ranges? The PTI suite of Plant Tissue Interpreters has been developed to save time and make diagnosis of likely nutrient insufficiency easier and more accurate.
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Read moreFor a number of years the Australian grain industry has produced grain protein results below desired levels in a significant proportion of the wheat crop. This can have a negative impact on grower’s financial returns and in the longer term damage Australia’s position in premium, milling-quality export markets.
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Read moreOver the last couple of months I have become involved in a discussion about the nitrogen response of the wheat variety EGA Gregory in relation to its yield and grain protein when compared to other similar varieties.
Read moreWhile petiole sampling of grapevines at full bloom is the most common method of tissue analysis employed by viticulturists and advisors, it is by no means the only time that tissue samples can be taken.
Read moreBack Paddock is pleased to announce the release of SoilMate ver.6.0
The latest version, 6.0, of SoilMate is now easier and quicker to use. Back Paddock has made the program more intuitive and therefore quicker. The models that are used in SoilMate have been updated with the latest research information giving you confidence that the results from the models are meaningful.
Abstract: Feeding 10 billion people sustainably in the late 21st century will be the greatest challenge humanity and science have ever faced. While food demand will double by 2060 there are emerging scarcities of all the main resources required to produce it – water, land, energy, nutrients, science, fish, finance and stable climates. These challenge us to rethink food itself, to develop new farming systems, diets and food products for the future that are healthy, creative, delicious and tread less heavily on the planet.
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