, Nick May, Balaklava, was the recipient of the 2016 Durum Grower of the Year Award sponsored by San Remo which includes a trip to Italy. The award was presented to Nick at the ‘Carnevale’ by San Remo’s Adam Jackson.
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Aurora Durum crop at Georgetown, South Australia.
Despite there being a hot dry spring (with no spring rain) the Aurora performed very well in most districts, with it being reported that the quality is excellent.
The Aurora crop (left) at Georgetown South Australia was classified as DR1 with the average yield being 2.94 t/ha. The average protein was 13.05 and average screenings 3.15. with a very good test weight.
Aurora Durum crop being reapt on Bruce Crawford’s property Georgetown, South Australia.
Two very successful days were held in South East West Wimmera area in early October. The crop walk included a variety of presentations both in South Australia south east and over the border at Kaniva. Trials that were viewed:
Approximately 50 interested farmers and industry representatives attended the Mid North Crop Walk which commenced at Richard Konzag’s property where Herbicide Tolerance trials are being conducted. The day proceeded to the GRDC Dispersive Soils project site and the DBA Durum varieties trial. This was followed by a visit to Roseworthy College to view the Genetic characterisations and exploitation of heat stress on Durum project and the ‘Growing Durum Demand in SA Gross Margin Sensitivity Analysis trials.
Southern Australia Durum Growers Pre-harvest Newsletter 2015
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