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Avoid complacency with FAW resistance

FAW, a serious pest of cereals and pulses, was discovered in Australia in February 2020...

New research shows wheat falling number may improve after storage

The research explored the possibility of falling number test results improving due to grain being...

The next generation is different

GRDC investment is supporting students who are being trained for careers across the grains industry...

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...

Farm business workshops to visit Mullewa, Bruce Rock, Condingup

The GRDC Farm Business Updates support growers to adopt innovative practices for high performance.

Update to re-energise South Australian producers for 2025

Registrations are now open for this premiere industry forum, which will be held as a...

Machine learning heralds a new era of functional soil mapping

The mapping pf soil constraints and plant-available water capacity has benefited significantly from consecutive GRDC...

Improving chickpea pathogen resistance

A push to improve chickpea resistance to a key yield-limiting root disease has delivered both...

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Agronomy +

Agronomy

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

Celebrating 20 years of GRDC’s National Variety Trials

Established by GRDC in 2005, NVT has evolved into the largest coordinated variety trial network...

NVT – performance test-driving our future

Since its inception in 2005, the National Variety Trials (NVT) program has guided grain growers...

Partnership puts a measure on GHG emissions

A whole-of-supply-chain partnership is giving growers the know-how to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions and...

Human endeavour versus soil constraints

Australian grain growers have a long history of innovation, adapting to challenging, changing climates with...

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

Managed challenges helps season 2024 to a solid finish

Grain growers from across Australia report on how the season is progressing as they gear...

Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest

Growers across Australia report on how the season is shaping up in this fourth instalment...

Lessons aplenty in levelling

The benefits of levelling melon holes were discussed when the Yarrie Lake Landcare Group travelled...

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

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

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...

Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard

Ben Findlay’s farm near Weatherboard, Victoria, utilises ungrazed winter canola, specifically the hybrid RGT Nizza...

Growers networking to master faba beans

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

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Continuous cropping raises the bar for smart weed control

Lower Eyre Peninsula grain grower Jordan Wilksch uses the WeedSmart Big 6 practical strategies, such...

Four-step guide to optimal spray application

WeedSmart Week 2024 on the Eyre Peninsula highlighted four key steps in best-practice herbicide use...

The pest control balancing act

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now...

Slugs ‘weighed in’ to optimise management

GRDC research investment into black keeled slugs and grey field slugs will create a new...

Early detections point to challenging year for stripe rust if favourable weather conditions persist

Australian wheat producers face significant challenges from stripe rust every season. Detections of stripe rust...

Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management

In wet spring conditions, western Victorian growers cannot be complacent about managing Sclerotinia in canola

Do not let this stink bug hitch a ride

Not present in Australia, the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys), poses a significant...

Farm biosecurity needs vigilance

Taking steps to understand, prevent, and deal with pests, weeds and diseases is crucial for...

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

Cereal frontiers targeted in lower rainfall areas

New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential...

Photosynthesis the key to new heat-tolerant crops

The ability to mass screen wheat for differences in photosynthesis efficiency at high temperatures is...

National initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses

The National Nitrogen Fixation Project will develop superior nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and...

A new framework for chickpea heat tolerance

Chickpea is Australia’s most significant pulse crop but faces considerable challenges for future expansion. High...

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

The future is here – automated drone docks coming to a farm near you

A new kind of drone operator licence called BVLOS – Beyond Visual Line of Sight...

Researcher on a machinery mission to re-engineer soils

Dr Gaus Azam’s groundbreaking research on soil re-engineering in Western Australia, supported by GRDC in...

First GM food crop listed

A canola variety modified to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate has been placed on the Office...

Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops

CCDM researchers have unravelled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading...

Fostering high-impact innovation in heat tolerance

GRDC has long maintained an extensive investment portfolio looking to improve the heat tolerance of...

Modelling to help manage temperature stress

The ability to zone paddocks relative to susceptibility to heat and frost damage is under...

That’s a wrap!

This is the final GroundCover article for 2024 and inside we offer a sneak peek...

Chasing the secrets to Kiwis’ high grain yields

New Zealand growers are achieving up to double the cereal yields as some Australian growers...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Business management Harvest Grain Storage

RiskWi$e headed west to talk through results and goals

The RiskWi$e team travelled to Western Australia in July, bringing together grower groups and researchers...

From desktop planning to paddock action

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

Ten tips to reduce the risk of harvester fires this season

Recent GRDC Harvester Set-up Workshops run across Australia’s grain growing regions have highlighted the importance...

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

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

Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check

GRDC Grain Storage Extension team project lead Chris Warrick said the biggest challenge of storing...

Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain

Ongoing research highlights the growing challenge of managing stored grain pests due to increasing insect...

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National variety trials

NVT – independent and data rich

14 Jan 2025

Prominent plant breeder and former GRDC managing director Dr Steve Jefferies reflects on the value of the NVT to breeding...

Celebrating 20 years of GRDC’s National Variety Trials

Celebrating 20 years of GRDC’s National Variety...

13 Jan 2025

Confidence in comparisons expands beyond yield data

Confidence in comparisons expands beyond yield data

13 Jan 2025

Growers the guiding hands to NVT success

Growers the guiding hands to NVT success

08 Jan 2025

Experienced insider motivated by data sharing

Experienced insider motivated by data sharing

07 Jan 2025

Soil and nutrition

Partnership puts a measure on GHG emissions

15 Jan 2025

A whole-of-supply-chain partnership is giving growers the know-how to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions and improve soil productivity

‘Moonshot’ investment tracks soil amelioration over time and space

‘Moonshot’ investment tracks soil amelioration over time...

19 Dec 2024

Human endeavour versus soil constraints

Human endeavour versus soil constraints

17 Dec 2024

Are potassium needs being met?

Are potassium needs being met?

14 Oct 2024

Study evaluates carbon footprint of lime

Study evaluates carbon footprint of lime

01 Oct 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