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New summer weed control app helps growers understand costs

A $310,835 investment initiative of GRDC in partnership with ACSIRO, the $ummer weeds decision support...

New study to benchmark crop residue emissions

A new $8 million national study is set to quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from...

Cold, wet conditions an eye-opener for travelling grains scholar

GRDC-supported student Grace Moloney is finding cropping systems in the UK, where she is on...

Grains industry specialists set to sharpen their leadership skills

A grain grower and a grain trader will put their management skills to the test...

Popular harvester set-up workshops coming to SA, Victoria

A series of harvester workshops will roll-out across the South Australian and Victorian grainbelts in...

Great southern region on the agenda for GRDC spring panel tour

GRDC’s regional panels play a critical advisory and strategic role in informing GRDC investments in...

Project targets chickpea expansion into acid soils

Since acid sensitivity prevents chickpea cultivation on large swathes of grain growing regions, a project...

The nitrogen rate decision problem

Innovative approaches to the way nitrogen application rates are determined could deliver substantial benefits to...

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Agronomy +

Agronomy

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

Enhancing crop trial data to strengthen variety decisions

Innovations in Plant Variety Testing in Australia (INVITA) is a GRDC investment working with its...

Latest variety information on-hand for growers through NVT Harvest Reports

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has released its National Variety Trials (NVT) Harvest...

Double-break crop advantage explored

With support from GRDC’s National Grower Network, a team of grower groups led by West...

Amelioration begins the improved soils journey

Soil amelioration and continual soil improvement are enabling Jeremy Lush and his father Rodney to...

Frost research set to target ear architecture

After many years of hearing stories about wheat varieties with different-shaped ears being more tolerant...

Cell membranes key to promising frost approach

The ability of plant cell membranes to flex instead of breaking or bursting at low...

Managing waterlogging is a long road travelled

Working with South Coast NRM on a GRDC-supported National Grower Network project, the Marold family...

The continuing quest for a long-term waterlogging solution

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

World-first solution to combat spray drift saves growers time, money

The Weather and Networked Data (WAND) system, a pioneering Australian-developed weather data technology, has been...

Waving a WAND to boost spraying certainty

The Weather and Networked Data (WAND) system allows growers to plan their spraying operations with...

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Grower stories +

Grower stories

National Northern Western Southern

Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making

How the shadow of drought influences these northern growers can be seen in decisions from...

Sporadic rain starts this winter season

Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they work through...

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

Mungbeans have been exceptional this season for south-eastern Queensland growers Peter and Kylie Bach, with...

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

New storage complexes and nutrient management plans reflect how both farming innovation and wider industry...

Growing the scope of oats

The scope for oats is growing not only with developing health-conscious markets but also in...

‘Legume leader’ set to share 40 years of lupin experience

The concept of crop champions is an extension and development tool that has delivered over...

Growers networking to master faba beans

Faba bean growers are tapping the experience of researchers, agronomists and fellow growers to improve...

For the love of corn: driving innovation and precision cropping

Victorian grower Ray Thornton is addicted to growing corn, and although the crop is more...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Proactive approach to weeds takes time

Having the time to be proactive is one of the challenges when managing weeds for...

Unearthing insights – how amelioration affects weed management

Insights into the diverse effects of tillage on weed ecology, seed burial patterns and herbicide...

Long-term monitoring ‘vital’ for slug management

Dr Michael Nash shares some lessons on slug management for the season

Trials give insight into nematode options

West Prairie grain producers Roger and Lisa Gwynne have hosted trials and field days for...

Battle with rust swings in growers’ favour

The secretive virulence genes that rust pathogens need to cause epidemics can now be identified...

10 years of discovery and impact celebrated

In April, Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management celebrated its 10th anniversary. The...

What do you need to know about barley stripe rust?

Barley stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp hordei) poses a significant threat to wheat and...

Consider biosecurity at field events

Field days, trial inspections and crop tours provide growers, agricultural professionals and extension workers with...

Grains industry scores A-plus for chemical residue compliance

Australia’s grains industry has a 99.2 per cent compliance rate with national maximum residue limits...

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

The EU has announced it intends to reduce the MRL for haloxyfop on canola from...

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Crops +

Crops

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

$4M GRDC research consortium to tackle septoria in oats

A new research consortium has been established to close knowledge gaps around Septoria avenae leaf...

100-day wheat to beat the heat

Short-season winter-sown wheats have the potential to provide more windows of opportunity for growers

Project aims to boost nitrogen benefit of chickpea and mungbean crops

Legumes fix an estimated 3.5 million tonnes of nitrogen in Australian agriculture each year, equivalent...

One-stop pulse research shop

A new online hub featuring updates and results from pulse trials around Victoria has been...

Understanding canola establishment to optimise yields

Establishment of any crop is foundational to its performance and, ultimately, its yield. A major...

Enquiring attitude opens opportunities

Have-a-go attitude is surprising Chloe Rout in the avenues and opportunities it can open for...

Decline in wholegrain bread

Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that Australian adults eat six servings of grains daily, preferably as...

Research makes strong case for early sown sorghum in the north

Dryland cropping research could see some growers continue to push the boundaries of the traditional...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Phenomics to improve disease management and resistance breeding

In the quest for sustainable agriculture, the effective management of crop diseases and the development...

Phenomics – the link between crop genetics and performance

Bridging the knowledge gap between improving crop genetics and evaluating field performance has traditionally been...

Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2

New ways to select for heat tolerance in wheat are under development in four new...

Wheat varieties of the future edging closer

The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia is an industry initiative established to increase public awareness...

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

A recent study conducted for GRDC by Aton Consulting concluded that while there will be...

GHG emissions avoidance a preferred strategy

A greenhouse gas emissions expert told the 2024 Wagga Wagga GRDC Update to expect a...

Vale lupin pioneer John Gladstones 1932–2024

The acclaimed father of Australia’s lupin industry and a world-leading authority on lupin as a...

WeedSmart’s innovative industry partnership works

When growers implement the WeedSmart Big 6 management practices, the resulting low weed environment allows...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Business management Harvest Grain Storage

From desktop planning to paddock action

An interactive web application that allows growers to virtually test and optimise operational plans is...

‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen

Part of the RiskWi$e initiative, the Fast Graphs for Slow Thinking tool is helping growers...

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

GRDC's latest cereal protectants offer enhanced pest management. Key for growers: rotating Spinosad, Deltamethrin, Fenitrothion,...

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

At the culmination of every cropping season, time is of the essence to bring crops...

GRDC urges growers to assess farm silos ahead of harvest

A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of on-farm silos has industry experts calling...

Opt for gas-tight storage to safeguard your grain

Thanks to GRDC’s investment in the 1800 WEEVIL hotline, growers have a national team of...

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National variety trials

Enhancing crop trial data to strengthen variety decisions

05 Sep 2024

Innovations in Plant Variety Testing in Australia (INVITA) is a GRDC investment working with its National Variety Trials (NVT) program...

Latest variety information on-hand for growers through NVT Harvest Reports

Latest variety information on-hand for growers through...

05 Apr 2024

2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders

2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders

16 Nov 2023

SA growers pick crop contenders with 2024 guide

SA growers pick crop contenders with 2024...

09 Nov 2023

Whole host of reasons for supporting NVT

Whole host of reasons for supporting NVT

14 Jun 2023

Soil and nutrition

Amelioration begins the improved soils journey

16 Aug 2024

Soil amelioration and continual soil improvement are enabling Jeremy Lush and his father Rodney to improve their farm's sustainability and...

Double-break crop advantage explored

Double-break crop advantage explored

13 Aug 2024

Amplifying the impact of amelioration

Amplifying the impact of amelioration

01 Aug 2024

Trials test ground cover strategies in Central Queensland

Trials test ground cover strategies in Central...

24 Jun 2024

Deep ripping and topsoil inclusion: a case study at paddock scale

Deep ripping and topsoil inclusion: a case...

19 Jun 2024

Frost management

Geneticists aim to reduce frost’s toll on wheat

30 Jul 2024

Phytotron plant growth chambers at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, will play a starring role in new research aimed at...

Cell membranes key to promising frost approach

Cell membranes key to promising frost approach

29 Jul 2024

Frost research set to target ear architecture

Frost research set to target ear architecture

11 Jul 2024

Help at hand for better frost decisions

Help at hand for better frost decisions

10 May 2024

Timely support for frost-risk regions

Timely support for frost-risk regions

09 May 2024

Water resources

Managing waterlogging is a long road travelled

26 Aug 2024

Working with South Coast NRM on a GRDC-supported National Grower Network project, the Marold family has been evaluating the efficacy...

The continuing quest for a long-term waterlogging solution

The continuing quest for a long-term waterlogging...

21 Aug 2024

Economics stack up for subsurface drains

Economics stack up for subsurface drains

15 Aug 2024

Trials explore backup crop tactics after waterlogging

Trials explore backup crop tactics after waterlogging

09 Aug 2024

How well is fallow working to build profit across your farming system?

How well is fallow working to build...

06 Mar 2024

Spray drift

Waving a WAND to boost spraying certainty

19 Dec 2023

The Weather and Networked Data (WAND) system allows growers to plan their spraying operations with more certainty. This summer spraying...

World-first solution to combat spray drift saves growers time, money

World-first solution to combat spray drift saves...

19 Dec 2023

Workshops localise crop-spraying know-how

Workshops localise crop-spraying know-how

11 Oct 2023

Australian growers gain access to tool to better manage spray drift

Australian growers gain access to tool to...

11 Jul 2023

Difference between inversions makes all the difference to spraying

Difference between inversions makes all the difference...

01 May 2023