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National variety trials Soil and nutrition Frost management Water resources Spray drift

NVT standard to bring confidence and clarity

The National Variety Trials (NVT) has created a new standard for reporting results.

Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs

Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available

Nowcasting plant-available soil water

Improved plant-available water predictions are being developed using scaleable, modular modelling frameworks that can be...

Managing canopy growth in higher rainfall zones to maximise yield

Canopy management is essential for optimising water use and realising water limited potential.

Oats to be supercharged as GRDC ups the ante

As Gary Lang’s highest profit earner and with reasonable frost resistance, oats have become a...

Strategic approaches to managing frost risk and impact

GRDC frost workshops to be held in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will cover all...

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre helps boost grain sector value

Local croppers deliver quality grain to global markets despite facing climatic extremes.

Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season

Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.

Check suitability of spray water in north

Calls to test water quality before using it for application of herbicides and pesticides.

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Grower stories +

Grower stories

Northern Western Southern

Weed biology provides control pointers

A better understanding of weed biology for major and emerging weed species in the northern...

Slow nitrogen tomorrow’s gain

Research is showing that nitrogen’s slower movement through northern soils has particular benefits, including being...

New seeding approach helps to optimise establishment in WA’s shorter seeding windows

Stuart McAlpine finds that marginal moisture conditions are the primary factor limiting good establishment in...

Crop establishment: A key focus for Cuballing farmer, Shaun Wittwer

Optimising crop establishment is of key importance as seasonal variability and a range of soil...

Hay enterprise provides risk buffer for crops

Flohr and Co – a farming partnership between Lou Flohr and Andy Hunt, and Lou’s...

Dodging frost a numbers game

The statistics behind sowing and flowering times guide South Australian grower James Venning’s approach to...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Could collaboration be best weapon against weeds?

The Area Wide Weed Management project is investigating a different approach to traditional weed control.

Events to present weed testing and survey results

Herbicide resistance workshops will be held in four locations from 22 June to 5 August.

Managing insecticide resistance in diamondback moth

Diamondback moth in WA canola shows reduced sensitivity to a range of insecticide groups, including...

Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait concentrations

An increase in bait mixing concentration was expected to be well received by industry, especially...

What happens when an exotic pest arrives in Australia?

When a new pest or disease is first detected in Australia, a decision must be...

Course offers free training

The ‘Growers – Pest Reporting and Responses’ course is the ideal starting point for grain...

Partnership targets next-generation herbicides

The Herbicide Innovation Partnership, which is an initiative of GRDC and the crop science division...

New herbicide classification system

Australia’s approach to herbicide mode of action (MOA) classification is being updated to align with...

Disease tool to inform growers’ variety choices

A project is developing a ‘yield loss to disease’ tool that draws on five years...

‘FR-5’ podcast series a roadmap for fungicide resistance management

A new GRDC podcast series aims to help growers understand how fungicide resistance develops and...

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Grain storage +

Grain storage

Management Economics

Workshop: Handling high moisture sorghum at harvest

Growers with high moisture sorghum are encouraged to start harvest with a clear strategy in...

Don’t omit ladders when ordering new grain storage infrastructure

Grain growers are encouraged to have ladders meeting Australian standards in order to safely conduct...

Good grain storage management helps growers grab market opportunities

Grain storage moves beyond feed and seed to offer options for better selling strategies.

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Crops +

Crops

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

Trials to dive deep into moisture-seeking wheats

The development of ‘long coleoptile’ genetics that allows wheat to access moisture deep in the...

Moves to secure oats’ food status

A GRDC-supported project aims to improve oat agronomy and evaluate domestically and internationally sourced germplasm....

Southern push into summer legumes

Alternative legume options are opening the door to summer cropping in southern farming systems.

Chemical residue adds layer of complexity to legume production

The GRDC Southern Pulse Extension project was established to help growers maximise income from pulses....

Weigh up cover risks

Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.

Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop

Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.

Risks and rewards of very early sown canola

Changing cropping practices and more unpredictable breaks are driving an interest in very early sown...

‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield

From a dustbowl paddock to a world record, this high-yielding dual-purpose canola crop is testament...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Precision planting study yields encouraging results

A three-year research project has been exploring the potential benefits of using precision planters in...

How to minimise wind erosion after soil amelioration

Severe wind events in the Western Australian grainbelt in 2020, especially in May, demonstrated that...

Reduced lodging risks in high-yielding wheats on the horizon

A root trait has been identified that can help northern wheat varieties reduce lodging risks...

Genetic secrets of leading wheat varieties revealed

With genetic diversity the grist of genetic gain in crop performance, an international consortium has...

Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence

Comparative report cards for international climate models will provide agriculturally relevant comparisons of their effectiveness...

Whole-of-agriculture approach to new climate forecasting

Australian rural industries are collaborating with the Bureau of Meteorology to develop five new forecast...

Webinar season stimulating demand for Australian grains in Asia

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre’s (AEGIC) market and grain quality experts are looking forward...

Proving the benefits of an age-old fermentation practice

Fermentation is the ancient practice of adding microbial organisms to raw materials, and was originally...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Grower groups Business management Learning and development

Western GRDC Grower Network News

The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for...

Have a say in grains research through Grower Network

Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to...

Above-average harvest a chance to reset business goals

Above-average incomes from the record 2020 harvest have provided an excellent opportunity for growers to...

Changing supplier logistics puts pressure on crop input planning

With international trade disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the supply of crop inputs in...

Insect identification and management workshops

A series of workshops designed to assist early career agronomists and growers in the grains...

Get the good oil on sunflowers at GRDC workshops

GRDC and the Australian Sunflower Association will run workshops in Pittsworth and Gunnedah to share...

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National variety trials

NVT standard to bring confidence and clarity

28 Apr 2021

The National Variety Trials (NVT) has created a new standard for reporting results.

Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs

Crop variety data released to guide 2020...

19 Mar 2020

2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to inform growers' variety decisions

2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to...

22 Dec 2019

Close collaboration with biometricians essential to generate robust information for growers

Close collaboration with biometricians essential to generate...

23 Aug 2019

GRDC-invested NVT assists growers to optimise cropping profitability

GRDC-invested NVT assists growers to optimise cropping...

22 Aug 2019

Soil and nutrition

Nowcasting plant-available soil water

17 Jun 2021

Improved plant-available water predictions are being developed using scaleable, modular modelling frameworks that can be put into use in new...

Managing canopy growth in higher rainfall zones to maximise yield

Managing canopy growth in higher rainfall zones...

14 Jun 2021

Protect soils and yields with advice from expert panel

Protect soils and yields with advice from...

30 May 2021

Potassium intrigue after sandy soils amelioration

Potassium intrigue after sandy soils amelioration

27 May 2021

Review explores options to lift returns on sodic dispersive subsoil

Review explores options to lift returns on...

24 May 2021

Frost management

Oats to be supercharged as GRDC ups the ante

17 Mar 2021

As Gary Lang’s highest profit earner and with reasonable frost resistance, oats have become a regular part of his cropping...

Strategic approaches to managing frost risk and impact

Strategic approaches to managing frost risk and...

14 Mar 2021

Structure seeding programs to minimise frost risk

Structure seeding programs to minimise frost risk

11 Mar 2021

Develop a personalised frost plan at workshops

Develop a personalised frost plan at workshops

19 Feb 2021

Lipid composition clue to frost tolerance

Lipid composition clue to frost tolerance

07 Sep 2020

Water resources

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre helps boost grain sector value

22 Mar 2019

Local croppers deliver quality grain to global markets despite facing climatic extremes.

Spray drift

Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season

08 Jul 2019

Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.

Check suitability of spray water in north

Check suitability of spray water in north

24 May 2019

Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed spraying

Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed...

11 Mar 2019

Spray drift workshops deemed a big success

Spray drift workshops deemed a big success

01 Mar 2019