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Durum Pre-Seeding Forums to be held in March 2018

The Southern Australia Durum Growers Association annual pre-seeding forums will be held in March 2018 at Tarlee and Horsham and promises to deliver another exciting line up of researchers, grain marketers and growers who’ll all share their insights into best outcomes for growing durum.

Forum Details:

Costs:

Forum  – Members FREE – Non Members $30

Lunch – Members and Non Members $20

Payment – Cash or Cheque (credit card facilities not available)

Registration is preferred for catering purposes however walk ins are welcome on the day.

Contact:

Deb Baum SADGA Secretary if you have any questions  sadgasecretary@gmail.com 0481 322 821

Progress Statements of SAGIT Projects – January 2018

Progress Statements of SAGIT Projects – January 2018

Below are the links to the Progress Statements of the SAGIT projects being conducted in conjunction with UA and SADGA

“SAGIT Gross Margin Sensitivity Analysis Trials” 

SAGIT 2017-2018_Progress_Statement UA415

SAGIT 2017 Trial Site Quality UA415 FINAL

“SAGIT Enhanced N-use efficiency in durum through improved genetics” 

SAGIT 2017-2018 Progress Statement NUE Durum UA717

2017 SADGA Crop Walk Report

Plan a crop walk, expect it to rain!

A great roll up of over 30 growers, researchers and industry stakeholders were in attendance at both crop walks this year.

Click here  to read more…

First stop was Dr Marg Evans’ crown rot trial at Turretfield near Roseworthy.

 

SAVE THE DATE – Durum Pre-Seeding Forums March 2018

The Southern Australia Durum Growers Association annual pre-seeding forums will be held in March 2018 at Tarlee and Horsham and promises to deliver another exciting line up of researchers, grain marketers and growers who’ll all share their insights into best outcomes for growing durum.

Forum Details

  • SA Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 – Tarlee Town Hall from 8:30 to 1:00 pm followed by lunch at the Tarlee Hotel
  • VIC Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 – Horsham ‘Saints’ Football Club 123 Firebrace St, Horsham VIC 8:30 am to 1:00 pm followed by lunch

Watch this space for more information once programming has been confirmed.

Please note: Registration will be a requirement and a small cost will be applied to the forums for catering and administration for non members however as a benefit to members it will be free. See side bar link to sign up as a member today.

Contact Deb Baum SADGA Secretary if you have any questions  sadgasecretary@gmail.com 0481 322 821

SADGA South East & Victoria Durum Crop Walk

WHEN: Wednesday, 11th October, 2017
WHERE: Commencing at 12 noon (SA Time) with BBQ lunch at Wolseley Community & Recreation Centre
TOPICS to be discussed include:

  • Gross Margins Durum v Bread Wheat v Milling Oats
  • Crown Rot
  • New Varieties
  • CAIGE Trial (CIMMYT Australia ICARDA Germplasm Evaluation)
  • Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Click here to download comprehensive SE crop walk program

2017 Wolseley NVT Main Wheat Site

Bordertown Trials Map 2017

Kaniva Trials Map 2017

Please do not hesitate to contact John Green or Alwyn Dyer for further information about our crop walk programs

Industry News Update

Great to see a good number of people at the Hart Field Day yesterday (19/9) as discussed click on this link to read about ‘Growing a successful durum crop’