GOA Podcasts
Grain Orana Alliance (GOA) as a not-for-profit organisation, that aims to provide effective, farm-ready solutions to current and emerging issues challenging local grain producers.
We undertake localised research to develop solutions that fit within our regions farming systems. With our primary funding from the GRDC, independent research is a crucial part of who we are and what we do.
Episodes
13 episodes
Water quality: getting the best results for weed control.
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 ...
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36:57
Optimising starter fertilizer placement in canola.
Maurie Street chats to us about canola phosphorus placement.Based on 22 trials since 2015 have shown that modifying starter P placements can: Avoiding establishment losses whilst maintaining yields A...
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Increasing wheat sowing rates for weed control: does it lead to lower yield or quality?
In this podcast Maurie chats to us about:Non-chemical options for weed control using crop competition - it's cheap & relatively easy to do!Does increasing sowing rates lead to increased screenings?What happens ...
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Should we be spraying canola in lower yielding areas with fungicides?
GOA's Maurie Street chats to us about canola diseases & fungicide applications, based on trials GOA has conducted. -What diseases may be an issue in 2024 & their lifecycle. -Fungicides: to s...
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Clethodim damage in canola.
GOA's Maurie Street gives us the good oil on clethodim use in canola, based on 20+ trials GOA has conducted.-How to avoid damage.-Timing (it's not as easy as you think).-What damage looks like.-The impact of damage on yield.
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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 you can do to if you have sub optimal ...
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Phosphorus placement in canola.
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 decrease germination b...
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Crown rot: interesting interactions with plant populations, N and variety.
Listen to our chat with GOA's Ben O'Brien as he talks us through:-The impacts of plant population on crown rot.-What part N plays.-Varietal interactionsIn low-moderate yield conditions
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Direct heading canola: how to get it right.
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%
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Windrow timing: getting it right to maximise profits.
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 to get it ...
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Should we be spraying canola in lower yielding areas with fungicides?
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 & GOA.We cover:
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