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Research program 1

Research program 1. Our big target Reduced production costs. Research program 1. Our team leaders: Dr Mike Taverner Prof John Black Mr Andrew Philpotts, QAF. Research program 1.

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Research program 1

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  1. Research program 1 Our big target Reduced production costs

  2. Research program 1 Our team leaders: Dr Mike Taverner Prof John Black Mr Andrew Philpotts, QAF

  3. Research program 1 Investment in this area will lead to reduced production costs through: More reliable and consistent protein and energy supplies;

  4. Research program 1 Investment in this area will lead to reduced production costs through: More reliable and consistent protein and energy supplies; Innovative grain, pulse and oilseed production & processing;

  5. Research program 1 Investment in this area will lead to reduced production costs through: More reliable and consistent protein and energy supplies; Innovative grain, pulse and oilseed production; Developing novel ingredients.

  6. Research program 1 More Better Cheaper cereals and pulses for pigs

  7. FIELD PEA VARIETIES for Understanding the needs of the pork industry, the market, the crop, the grower and the environment Univ Sydney / Aust Field Pea Improvement Program /Pulse Australia / Agronomists / pork producers / grain growers / GRDC N NSW & S QUEENSLAND

  8. Research program 1 More Better Cheaper cereals and pulses for pigs

  9. Range in DE (MJ/kg DM) Wheat Barley Triticale Sorghum 12.4-15.0 10.6-14.7 12.3-16.5 15.5-16.6

  10. Range in DE (MJ/kg DM) Wheat Barley Triticale Sorghum 12.4-15.0 10.6-14.7 12.3-16.5 15.5-16.6 Range in DE intake?!

  11. NIR Calibrations DE

  12. Research program 1 More Better Cheaper !! cereals and pulses for pigs

  13. Research program 1

  14. Research program 1 GrainSearch Hypothesis Low cost, quality feed grains for the pig industry can be produced in long cereal growing season regions and some irrigation areas of Australia as a higher gross margin option for the grain grower. A quality feed grain industry in Australia will not be developed if the end users do not help drive the process by ensuring there is a continuing competitive market place and price.

  15. Research program 1a Feed wheats and barleys in SE Aust - GrainSearch Feed barleys in northern Aust Triticales in NSW Field peas in SE Qld

  16. GrainSearchJon MidwoodDavid WatsonKen McDonald

  17. BACKGROUND • In 1998 Wrightson Seeds Australia started a Cereal Evaluation Programme • Wheat and Barley (Triticale) • Selecting longer season varieties more suited to higher rainfall areas • Early 2002 looking for joint venture partners

  18. GrainSearch Established • GrainSearch formed March 2002 • 30 Shareholders funding programme for five years • Take control of plant genetics not available in Australia • First winter wheat variety available for large area sowing - autumn 2004 • Amarok grown on 4000 ha (2005)

  19. GrainSearch Wheat 2005

  20. GrainSearch Barley 2005 Malt Varieties Feed Varieties

  21. What yields can we achieve in the HRZ? Achievable Potential Current Agronomy/Management

  22. Topics from the Naracoorte Agricultural Bureau • Are farms producing to their maximum returns? If not, why not? • Stock raising v Cereal growing: Which pays the best for district? • How to make a success of irrigation? • Which are the best wheat, barley & oat varieties and how to grow them successfully YEAR 1916!

  23. Inputs for high yields ? • Lime  • P & K  • Cultivations  • Seed  • Weed Management  • Pest Management  • Nitrogen  • Fungicides  • Timeliness  • PAW Management 

  24. How do we transfer the Technology? • Establishment of Piggery case studies • Grower group setup: • Superior varieties from GrainSearch programme • Grown by dedicated growers • Following defined agronomic practices. • Supplying feed wheat under closed loop system • 500ha of Amarok wheat in 2005 • Agronomy supplied through five group meetings at key timings • Group analysis/comparison of results

  25. Can we manage the risk of price volatility? Objective – Pork producers have consistency of supply, of a known quality, at an acceptable price • Development of pricing mechanism using basis contracts: • Locking in basis at contract commencement • Locking in currency exchange rates • Wheat futures • 3000t contract setup with Western Plains Pork for 2005 • Returning approx. $180/t for producer • WPP buying at average $160/t during 2006

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  27. Research program 1Program 1c: Novel Feed MaterialsScoping studyWorkshopMaterial evaluation

  28. Research program 1cScoping studyReview of literature Consultation with food, government and grains sector Shortlist “best prospect” materials By-products of food processing sector Novel cereal grains and pulses

  29. Research program 1cLiterature reviews2 Reviews One in each area of interest Shortlist by-products and novel grains and pulses based upon nutritional, safety and logistical prospectsBasis for industry workshop of CRC participants

  30. Research program 1cCRC novel material workshopOne meeting to review the findings of both reports – March 06 Research plans and timelines defined for each selected material

  31. Research program 1cMaterial evaluation Likely only 1 material to be evaluated in 2005/06 Material characterisation Digestibility study

  32. Research program 1cProcess and estimated timelineCommission 2 reports Tenders advertised early December Reports completed end of FebruaryWorkshop mid to late March Material evaluation May / June

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