Qld growers & Argos, do you have Phalaris in your paddock? Do you want to host trials on its management in wheat and/or chickpea? Pl contact me at 0427 923 272. UQ team will be responsible for planting, spraying, harvesting and cleaning. Thanks. @GRDCNorth @QAAFI @UQWeedScience
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. MS Swaminathan, former IRRI Director General (1982-1988).
He was awarded the first World Food Prize in 1987 for developing and spearheading the introduction of high-yielding rice varieties into India during the '60s
Congratulations to the winners of our QSA abstract competition! 🏆
Tune in next Tuesday 1st Dec to watch their live presentations at the 5th and last online session of the @QAAFI Annual Research Meeting 🗣.
Plenty of cash prizes to win for best presentations.
See you there 😉
CQ trip: Name of this weed, pl? Locally, they call it potato vine but couldn’t find details. It has large black seeds.@UQWeedScience; @PaulMacAHRI_PUL
Our new paper on targeted tillage is out; Tillage based site-specific weed control for conservation cropping systems bit.ly/2Qz5enI, @UQWeedScience @QAAFI @UQ_News
Pigeonpea is a drought & heat-tolerant summer legume, & provides both grain for human consumption & livestock fodder. Its slow growth habit is a significant limitation, making it susceptible to yield loss as a consequence of competition from weeds: buff.ly/37zcc2m