Fungicide seed dressing in 2015 will be critical in controlling the disease loose smut, which has become more prevalent in barley crops throughout the grain belt.
Western Australian grain growers have access to a new reference guide to assist in decision making about which barley variety they should grow to deliver the best economic return.
Barley growers sowing two new malting varieties aimed at the premium malting market will have to consider their nitrogen applications carefully, new research by the Department of Agriculture and Fo
Barley growers, spoilt for choice with the release of several new malting and feed varieties, have been urged to do their research to decipher the optimal seed to sow.