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Farm Business

From paddock to pint

05 Nov 2024

Rocky Ridge Brewery has partnered with Tolga Farm to create a closed-loop, sustainable brewing process. Drawing on the expertise of GRDC’s National Grain Storage Extension Project, the brewery has ensured optimal storage conditions for malted...

Weeds, Pests and Diseases

New strategies for tackling problem weeds

30 Oct 2024

Through its National Grower Network, GRDC is supporting trials investigating up-to-date control measures for marshmallow in crop and pasture systems...

Agronomy

Are potassium needs being met?

14 Oct 2024

Growers in the West Midlands region of Western Australia have identified potassium deficiency as a major issue affecting crop yields, leading to a GRDC National...

GRDC News

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management advice

02 Oct 2024

6 Snails are persistent, invasive pests for growers, especially in cooler climates like the Albany and Esperance port zones. They not only damage crops but also...

Innovation

Big data approach improves on-farm trial insights

29 Aug 2024

Researchers at CCDM are using precision agricultural tools like yield maps and remote sensing to manage variability in Australian cropping systems, improving crop yields and quality. With GRDC and Food Agility CRC support and in collaboration with industry partners, they aim to develop spatial analysis tools for growers, helping them to make more informed decisions through visualisation of data, implementation...

GRDC News

GRDC invests $11M in collaborative projects for WA

23 Aug 2024

Four new research, development and extension projects underway in 2024 are set to deliver sustainability and profitability gains for Western...

Grower Stories

The continuing quest for a long-term waterlogging solution

21 Aug 2024

Waterlogging is a risk cropping in the high-rainfall Esperance region in Western Australia. To manage this risk the Marold family...

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