Ngn : Improving the Management of Grass Weeds in Grain Oat Crops in the Western Region Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Australia

Summary : Ngn : Improving the Management of Grass Weeds in Grain Oat Crops in the Western Region

Deadline : 05 Apr 2024

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 99454817

Document Ref. No. : PROC-9177043

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Australia
[Disclaimer : For Exact Organization/Tendering Authority details, please refer the tender notice.]
Australia
Email :Jenny.trang@grdc.com.au

Tender Details

Oat production in Australia has remained steady, maintaining an average of 800, 000 hectares annually over the last decade, with the highest oat production and grain yield observed in WA. There is a predicted uptick in oat production, driven by grain value and growing interest amongst farmers in integrating oats into their farming systems. Oats exhibit greater tolerance to frost and waterlogging compared to other cereals, canola, and pulses. They are considered a beneficial break in cereal-dominated farming systems, displaying increased resistance to certain cereal soilborne diseases. Additionally, oats offer versatility as farmers can decide whether to cut for hay or harvest for grain based on profitability. Despite these advantages, the management of weeds, especially grass weeds, poses a significant challenge and is increasingly becoming an issue for oat grain production. This is due to the following reasons : • Oats face challenges in herbicide use due to increased susceptibility to damage and limited pre-emergent options, reducing the use of available weed control products. • The smaller market for oats, in comparison to wheat and barley, constrains herbicide product development and registration. • While oats are considered competitive with weeds, studies quantifying their impact on weed populations are limited, challenging assumptions about weed competition efficacy. There is a lack of local validation and information on chemical, non-chemical...

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