Over 250 growers, industry and agribusiness gathered at the OATSPO agronomic showcase, to see the latest oat research being undertaken with the support of the State Government funded and industry led Processed Oat Partnership (POP), the Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) and others in the oat supply chain
OATSPO followed the journey of growing an oat crop throughout the season. It showcased variety selection, nutrition strategies, seeding practices (rates/depths), pre and post emergent weed and disease control options, canopy management strategies, and finished with tips on how to harvest oats to maximise grain quality.
There were two major objectives of OATSPO; to present the latest oat research funded by the POP and collaborators and to showcase current and evolving agronomic practices for growing oats to give growers the confidence to include oats in their cropping system.
The trials at the site have been showcased on several occasions in addition to OATSPO and will be a focus of the Australian Agronomy Conference next month. OATSPO and the ongoing research and industry development it showcased, will make a lasting and significant contribution to the future development and sustainability of the Western Australian oat industry.