Farming systems trials go paddock-scale
Diversity is a defence against weeds
21 Mar 2025A diverse crop sequence can cost-effectively help reduce the annual ryegrass population. From 2014 to 2017, CSIRO's research at Temora, NSW, funded by GRDC, compared three farming systems' effects on the annual ryegrass seedbank. The...
Industry consultant honoured with GRDC award
05 Mar 2025The 2025 northern GRDC Seed of Light has been awarded to Independent Consultants Australia Network (ICAN) senior consultant Mark Congreve.
Glyphosate alternatives investigated to combat problem weeds
04 Mar 2025Grain growers in northern NSW and southern Queensland have identified priorities that are being addressed in a new two-year project tackling weed control and herbicide...
Grains Research Updates return with latest farm-ready information for industry in 2025
03 Feb 20256 Growers, researchers and agronomists will gather to collaborate and get the latest updates on recent research, development and extension (RD&E) outcomes at GRDC Grains Research...
The quest for sorghum that will not buckle under pressure
23 Jan 2025Improved lodging resistance in sorghum is crucial for increasing crop yield potential. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is investing in research to identify genetic traits that strengthen sorghum stems. This initiative aims to enhance the physical robustness of sorghum plants, promoting greater agricultural productivity and sustainability. By focusing on these genetic improvements, GRDC is empowering breeders to maximise...
Lessons aplenty in levelling
16 Dec 2024The benefits of levelling melon holes were discussed when the Yarrie Lake Landcare Group travelled to Goondiwindi to see how...
Faba bean data reduces canola area
11 Dec 2024Long-term farming systems trial results and the outcomes of a benchmarking study have given Paul Tognetti the confidence to try...
