Growers of dryland rice and soybean crops near Lismore in Northern NSW will soon have a better idea of what species of cover crops they can plant, and then terminate with a roller crimper. Southern Queensland and Northern NSW Innovation Hub Lismore Node extension officer, Gavin Tinning, said planting in a two-hectare trial site was […]
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Rice cultivation is the second largest source of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions each year. That’s because in traditional flooded growing systems, conditions are ideal for methane and nitrous oxide production. But researchers from Southern Cross University are investigating whether dryland rice operations, like those in Northern NSW, generate less emissions. Working with industry partner Natural
How does a farm extension advisor pass their time with the SQNNSW Innovation Hub? Gavin Tinning is based at Southern Cross University and works across the north coast region of NSW. He works with farmers, partners like Landcare and researchers from SCU to support farmers managing our diverse soils and landscapes. We asked Gavin to
