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Peer reviewed
Taherymoosavi, S. Chen, G; O’Sullivan,M Rebbeck, M, Munroe, P, Joseph, S. (2020) A farm trial to investigate the cascading effect of feeding biochar to livestock on milk yield, manure properties, soil health and farm profitability Manuscript Number: STOTEN-D-20-16248 Journal: Science of the Total Environment – In Press
Kirrilly Thompson, Larissa Clarkson & Melissa Rebbeck (2018) Too hot to trot? How horse owners in Australia have responded to major weather events, Rural Society, DOI: 10.1080/10371656.2018.1441854
Balston, J.M., Billington, K., Cowan, H., Hayman, P., Kosturjak, A., Milne, T., Rebbeck, M., Roughan, S., Townsend, M. (2011). The impact of climate change on agriculture in the central local government region. Integrated climate change vulnerability assessment. Central Local Government Region of South Australia, Crystal Brook, SA. pp.331.
Pook, M.J., Lisson, S.N., Risbey, J.S., Ummenhofer, C.C., McIntosh, P.C., Rebbeck, M.A. (2009). The autumn break for cropping in southeast Australia: trends, synoptic influences and impacts on wheat yield. Int. J. Climatol. (2008) Published online in Wiley InterScience, www.interscience.wiley.com DOI: 10.1002/joc.1833
Rebbeck. M.A., Duffield, T. (2008) South Australian farmers’ concerns and adaptation options for climate change. South Australian Research and Development Institute, for the 14th ASA Conference, 21-25 September 2008, Adelaide, South Australia. Web site www.agronomy.org.au
Rebbeck M.A., Lynch C.W., Hayman, P.T., Sadras, V.O. (2007) Delving of sandy surfaced soils reduces frost damage in wheat crops. Australian Journal of Agricultural Research, 2007, 58, 105–112.
McIntosh P.C., Pook M.J., RisbeyJ.S., Lisson S.N., Rebbeck M.A. (2007) Seasonal climate forecasts for agriculture: Towards better understanding and value. Field Crops Research 104 (2007) 130–138
Rebbeck., MA., Lynch C.W., and Sadras. V.O. (2006) Reduced frost damage in wheat crops grown in delved soils. South Australian Research and Development Institute, for the 13th ASA Conference, Perth, Western Australia. Web site www.agronomy.org.au
Truscott M.A. (2002). Economic Benefits of Climate Risk Management. 11th ASA Conference, Geelong.
Conference – Papers
Rebbeck, M.A, (2015). Improved production adaptation and mitigation for southern Australian livestock. NCAF conference Surfers Paradise, Oct, 2014.
Rebbeck, M.A, (2012). Innovative practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The CCRSPI (National Climate Change and Research Strategy for Primary Industries). Conference 2011. Melb, Nov 2012.
Rebbeck, M.A, (2011). Management of livestock in southern Australia to 2030. The CCRSPI (National Climate Change and Research Strategy for Primary Industries) Conference, 2011. Melbourne, Feb 15-17.
Rebbeck. M.A., Duffield, T. (2008) South Australian farmers’ concerns and adaptation options for climate change. South Australian Research and Development Institute, for the 14th ASA Conference, 21-25 September 2008, Adelaide, South Australia. Web site www.agronomy.org.au
Truscott, M.A. and Hayman P.T. (2004) Early Season Rainfall as a forecasting tool in Southern Australia. SARDI, Climate Applications Unit. 16th Australia New Zealand Climate Forum. 8-10 November, 2004, Lorne, Victoria, Australia.
Truscott, M.A. (2003) South Australia’s Gamble with the 2002 Drought. Who won and who lost? SARDI Climate Risk Management Unit for BOM droughtcom, Melbourne, Vic.
Truscott, M.A. (2003). Frost – lessons learned from 2002. SANTFA conference 2003
Truscott M. & Egan J., 2002, Climate risk management. Cropping Systems Update, proceedings, pp41-44, February 20-21, Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide.
Truscott M., 2001, South Australian Update, BOM Climate Outlook Forum, May 9, Melbourne.
Truscott M., 2001, To seed or not to seed – tools to make decisions, AIAST One day symposium, August 28, Plant Research Centre, Urrbrae.
Truscott M. & Egan J., 2001, Dissemination and feedback of climate information to southern Australian primary producers, p45, 14th Australia New Zealand Climate Forum, Darwin, Australia, September 18-21
Science Reports
Rebbeck, M.A. and Tonkin, R. (2020) The merits of biological vs chemical fertilisers measured over 3 years across 2 replicated trial sites. Final Replicated Soil Health Trial Report. A report for Smart Farms on behalf of Fleurieu Farming Systems Inc.
Rebbeck, M.A (2019) Comparison of brix and greenseeker readings with pasture tissue, feed tests and biomass- and replicated soil health trial update. A report for the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, Smart Farms Small Grants.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2018a) Replicated trial report – SOIL HEALTH PROJECT A report for AMLR NRM, June 2018, on behalf of Fleurieu Farming Systems Inc Originally dubbed Fleurieu Forward Farming
Rebbeck, M.A. (2018b) 5 Case Study Sites – SOIL HEALTH PROJECT A report for AMLR NRM, June 2018, on behalf of Fleurieu Farming Systems Inc Originally dubbed Fleurieu Forward Farming
Rebbeck, M.A. (2018c) Soil Health Project – Yundi Trial Report . A report for Alexandrina Council. July 2018, on behalf of Fleurieu Farming Systems Inc Originally dubbed Fleurieu Forward Farming
Rebbeck, M.A. (2018) Biochar Trial under non-irrigated pasture. A report for AMLR NRM on behalf of Fleurieu Farming Systems Inc
Rebbeck, M.A. (2015) Fleurieu Beef Group Farm 300. Climate & Agricultural Support Pty Ltd. Final report for Meat and Livestock Australia.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2015) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Final Report for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2015) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 8 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck M.A., Hynd P (2015) Methane reduction from beef cattle in southern Australia. University of Adelaide Milestone report 5 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR2–0040
Rebbeck, M.A. (2014) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 7 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck M.A., Hynd P (2014) Methane reduction from beef cattle in southern Australia. University of Adelaide Milestone report 4 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR2–0040
Rebbeck, M.A. (2014) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 6 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck M.A., Hynd P (2013) Methane reduction from beef cattle in southern Australia. University of Adelaide Milestone report 3 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR2-0040
Rebbeck, M.A. (2013) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 5 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck M.A., Hynd P (2013) Methane reduction from beef cattle in southern Australia. University of Adelaide Milestone report 2 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR2–0040
Rebbeck, M.A. (2013) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 4 for Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck M.A., Hynd P (2012) Methane reduction from beef cattle in southern Australia. University of Adelaide Milestone report 1 for Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR2–0040
Rebbeck, M.A. (2012) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 3 for Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2012) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 2 for Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Australian Government Action on the Ground AOTGR1- 0039.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2011) Livestock and pasture case studies to demonstrate greenhouse gas abatement. SARDI Milestone report 1 for Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries AOTGR1- 0039.
Balston, J.M., Billington, K. Brodhurst, O., Kosturjak, A., Milne, T.,Muller, K., Rebbeck, M., Trevithick, M. (2012). Gap identification of the climate change impacts on the Murray-Darling basin region of South Australia. South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Natural Resource Management Board, STRATHALBYN, SA. pp. 189.
Balston, J.M., Billington, K., Cowan, H., Hayman, P., Kosturjak, A., Milne, T., Rebbeck, M., Roughan, S., Townsend, M. (2011). Central local government region integrated climate change vulnerability assessment. Central Local Government Region of South Australia, Crystal Brook, SA. pp.331.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2011). Adaptation to climate change for South Australian Livestock Industries. SARDI Final report for DAFF and MLA, southern livestock adaptation project.
Rebbeck, M.A. and Lynch C.W. (2005) . Agronomic Practices that Reduce Frost Risk. Broadacre Frost Trial Report. SARDI Project Report for Milestone 4 of GRDC Project DAS 00017, Reducing the Impact of Climate Variability.
McIntosh, P., Rebbeck, M. Pook, M and Lisson S. (2005) Oceans to Grains: A New Approach to Targeted Seasonal Forecasts” MCVP Project Milestone Report 2 – July.
Rebbeck, M.A. and Lynch C.W. (2004). Agronomic Practices that Reduce Frost Risk. Broadacre Frost Trial Report. SARDI Project Report for Milestone 3 of GRDC Project DAS 00017, Reducing the Impact of Climate Variability
Rebbeck. M.A., and Hubbard D. (2004). Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the South Australian Pastoral Zone. Final Report for Land Water and Wool. December 2004.
Rebbeck. M.A., and Hubbard D. (2004) Improved Seasonal Forecasts for Wool Producers in the South Australian Pastoral Zone. A milestone report for Land Water and Wool. May 2004.
Rebbeck, M.A. and Lynch C.W. (2003) . Agronomic Practices that Reduce Frost Risk. Broadacre Frost Trial Report. SARDI Project Report for Milestone 2 of GRDC Project DAS 00017, Reducing the Impact of Climate Variability
Rebbeck, M.A and Lynch C.W (2002) A review of Frost-minimisation techniques for application in broadacre agricultural cropping. SARDI Project Report for Milestone 1 of GRDC Project DAS 00017, Reducing the Impact of Climate Variability.
Truscott M.A., Egan. J.P. and Mayfield. A.H. (2001). Climate Risk Management in medium/high rainfall cropping districts of South Australia: 2001 decision support trials. South Australian Research and Development Institute. A report for Milestone 4 of GRDC project DAS 297.
Truscott M.A., Egan. J.P. and Mayfield. A.H. (2000). Climate Risk Management in low rainfall cropping districts of South Australia: 2000 decision support trials. South Australian Research and Development Institute. A report for Milestone 2 of GRDC project DAS 297.
Egan, J.P., and Truscott, M.A. (2000). The potential for application and further development of STIN for climate risk management decision support in SA cropping districts. South Australian Research and Development Institute. A report for Milestone 1 of GRDC project DAS 297.
Truscott M.A., Egan J.P. (1999). The Climate Risk Management and Yield Information Service. South Australian Research and Development Institute. A report for Milestone 4 of GRDC project DAS 253.
Truscott, M.A., Egan, J.P. Tennant, D. Abrecht, D. (1998). Farmer decision support fax-back trial in the Upper North of SA. South Australian Research and Development Institute. A report for Milestone 2 of GRDC project DAS 253.
Industry Publications – Books
Rebbeck M.A. and Egan J.P. (2008). Climate Risk Management Resource Manual. Version 3 South Australian Research and Development Institute. South Australian Research and Development Institute – Climate Applications published.
Rebbeck, M.A., Gnell, G.R., (2007) Managing Frost Risk: A Guide for Southern Australian Grains. South Australian Research and Development Institute. GRDC Published.
Rebbeck, M.A., Alexander, B.M., Hayman, P.T., and Duffield, T.K. (2006) Climate Risk Seasonal Outlook Guide for Primary Producers in SA cropping regions. South Australian Research and Development Institute. SAGIT published.
Rebbeck, M.A., Alexander, B.M. and Hayman, P.T., (2006) Climate Risk Seasonal Outlook – Pocket Guide for wool producers in the Pastoral Rangelands of SA. South Australian Research and Development Institute. SAGIT published.
Truscott M.A. Erkelenz. P. (1999). Climate Risk Management Kit. South Australian Research and Development Institute. GRDC published.
Industry publications – Papers
Rebbeck, M.A. (2012). Grazing systems management into 2030. SARDI- Climate Applications Unit. Published in Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary – 2012.
Rebbeck, M.A., Lynch C.W., Hayman, P.T., and Sadras, V. (2006) Reducing Frost Risk. SARDI – Climate Applications Unit. Published in Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary – 2006.
Lynch C.W., Rebbeck. M.A., (2005) Unraveling the Frost Mystery – the value of paddock management. SARDI – Climate Applications Unit. Published in Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary – 2005.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2005) Seasonal outlook and forecast services. SARDI – Climate Applications. Published in the Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Book 2005
Rebbeck. M.A. (2004). Early season rainfall as a forecast tool. SARDI – Climate Applications Unit. Published in Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary – 2004
Rebbeck, M.A., Lynch, C.W. (2004) Making the most of what the weather offers. SARDI Climate Risk Management Unit. Grain Business Magazine April/May 2004.
Rebbeck, M.A., Lynch. C.W. (2004) Frost Risk Management. Grain Business Magazine April/May 2004.
Rebbeck, M.A. (2003). Frost Research. Climate Applications Unit. Published in Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary – 2003
Truscott M. & Egan J., 2002, Climate outlook for 2002 season, Crop Harvest Report 2001/2002.
Truscott M., 2001, Manging Climate Risk – New Tools to aid Farmers’ cropping decisions, pp 151- 153, Eyre Peninsula Farming Systems Summary – 2001.
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