PASTURE SEEDS 
62 pages
Published: 9 Jul 2005
Author(s): Rivkin, Penny, et al
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Discusses the development of effective weed control strategies for white clover seed production in Australia through the identification of suitable herbicides, optimum rates and times of application. The report identifies where growers can gain immediate increases in returns and indicates areas where further research is needed to secure the future of the industry.
Global demand for Tasmanian white clover seed is rising, but growers report low returns and inconsistent yields. This project combined a grower survey, practice and...
Tasmania has produced white clover seed for over 60 years, worth more than $3.5 million annually. Demand is rising, yet yields have stagnated and grower...
Bluegreen aphid resistance now threatens pasture and legume crops across southern Australia. The project mapped resistant populations, confirmed spread into SA, NSW and Victoria, and...
This report summarises a two‑year lucerne seed trial evaluating plant growth regulators and pod sealants across 31 varieties in South Australia. Results show PGRs consistently...
The Australian lucerne seed industry is worth an estimated $95 million to the economy and is an important contributor to Australian agriculture, with lucerne a...
Given its status as a high-value crop, clover seed production fields are actively managed using intensive herbicide pressure to control the emergence of weeds, such...
The primary objective of the Identifying revenue opportunities for AgriFutures Australia’s rural industries project was to identify potential new and alternate revenue sources within 28...
This blueprint serves as a resource for those interested in the pasture seeds industry and provides essential fast facts alongside the fundamental themes highlighted in...
