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Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Aphids and virus risks elevate need for canola vigilance

07 May 2025

Young canola plants may be more susceptible to virus infections this season as green peach aphids evolve resistance to commonly used seed treatments

Grower Stories

The north's history with farming systems experiments

05 May 2025

Northern Farming Systems research has tested various systems across the past decade, but a standout lesson has been that understanding...

GRDC News

Queensland on the pulse with mungbean breakthrough

03 Apr 2025

Queensland’s mungbean industry is set for a major boost with the launch of two new high-yield varieties – Brolga and Kookaburra.

Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Diversity is a defence against weeds

21 Mar 2025

6 A 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...

Weeds, Pests and Diseases

Glyphosate alternatives investigated to combat problem weeds

04 Mar 2025

Grain 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 resistance. Weeds include feathertop Rhodes grass, barnyard grass, fleabane and sow thistle.

GRDC News

Grains Research Updates return with latest farm-ready information for industry in 2025

03 Feb 2025

Growers, researchers and agronomists will gather to collaborate and get the latest updates on recent research, development and extension (RD&E)...

Weeds, Pests and Diseases

App helps mungbean growers manage powdery mildew

30 Jan 2025

The PowderyMildewMBM app has been helping mungbean growers across Queensland and New South Wales better manage powdery mildew.

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