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David Cox 2004 Nuffield Scholar Nitrogen Management and Foliar Disease Control.

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1 David Cox 2004 Nuffield Scholar Nitrogen Management and Foliar Disease Control

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3 Esperance, W.A.

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8 My Study tour Foliar Disease Control Improving Nitrogen Management

9 United Kingdom Conventional fungicide programs Canopy management

10 Canada Conventional barley breeding programs GM canola production Minimising Nitrogen losses through application techniques and products

11 U.S.A –Mid West Various N management practice N budgeting

12 N budgeting equation N fertiliser needs = yield goal X 1.2 - credits Historical data and long-term averages Estimations Does not take into account seasonal or environmental conditions ASK THE PLANT !!!

13 Oklahoma State University Hand held green seeker

14 N rich strip Farmer practice

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19 Finishing thoughts To increase nitrogen use efficiency we must ASK THE PLANT With the advances in “precision ag” we must not loose sight of the basics

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23 Australian Nuffield Farming Scholarships A World Experience Scholarships exclusively for Australian primary producers The mission of the Australian Nuffield Farming Scholars’ Association is to promote excellence in all aspects of Australian agricultural production, distribution and management through the adoption of local and international best practice and continuous development of a unique network of industry leaders and innovators

24 Further information Phone: 61 2 6964 6600 Fax:61 2 6964 1605 Email: enquiries@nuffield.com.au Further details on Nuffield may be downloaded from the Nuffield website: www.nuffield.com.au

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