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Spray Drift, 11 Oct 2023Workshops localise crop-spraying know-how
Technical innovations and region-specific constraints have combined to create a need for local workshops on spray application technology and drift mitigation
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Spray Drift, 11 Jul 2023Australian growers gain access to tool to better manage spray drift
Growers nationally will now be able to access a Spray Drift Management Tool (SDMT) that allows for the recalculation of spray drift buffer zones, thanks to support from the GRDC.
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Spray Drift, 01 May 2023Difference between inversions makes all the difference to spraying
Through the WAND app, growers and spray operators are getting real-time information on inversions, taking the guesswork out of spraying.
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Spray Drift, 23 Sep 2022Spray condition system to aid long-standing conundrum
By accurately determining whether hazardous inversions exist, growers will be able to take the guesswork out of spraying, leading to economic, environmental and social benefits.
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Spray Drift, 23 Aug 2022New spray technology and stewardship on show at GRDC Spray Days
New technology and the concept of an industry social licence has changed the way grain growers spray their crops and what they have to consider.
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Spray Drift, 15 Mar 2022Major partnership to deliver spray hazard warning system
The grains and cotton industries have today announced a $5.5 million investment to help minimise spray drift through a five-year partnership with Australian agtech company, Goanna Ag.
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Spray Drift, 08 Jul 2019Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season
Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.
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Spray Drift, 24 May 2019Check suitability of spray water in north
Calls to test water quality before using it for application of herbicides and pesticides.
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Spray Drift, 11 Mar 2019Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed spraying
It pays to check weather conditions, labels and machinery set-up to prevent spray drift.
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Spray Drift, 01 Mar 2019Spray drift workshops deemed a big success
Workshop series has helped set-up growers for improved spray application techniques.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
Growers needed for research to assess regen ag
A national hunt is on for at least 60 growers who use a range of...
Crop Protection Forum comes to Adelaide
Stay current on crop protection strategies at the Crop Protection Forum in Adelaide on December...
Winning cereals shine in season dogged by grey skies and disease
GRDC’s 2022 Hyper Yielding Crops award winners have been announced
The leadership course for big hearts not bigwigs
After participating in the Australian Rural Leadership Program, Simon Gabb reflects on what he learned.
Popular GRDC ‘Summer Sesh’ series back in 2024
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hosting 'Summer Sesh' forums in Busselton, Bremer...
Book your spot at the Grains Research Update Perth
The 2024 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Grains Research Update in Perth invites grain...
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Agronomy
Agronomy
2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders
Queensland grain growers have an opportunity to fine-tune varietal selection ahead of next year’s planting...
SA growers pick crop contenders with 2024 guide
The 2024 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to help South Australian grain growers determine the...
Fertile ground
Nitrogen use efficiency research has shown there is a high degree of inbuilt fertility in...
Heavy stubble loads demand grower flexibility
In most cases, what growers do to manage retained standing stubble largely depends on their...
Soil amelioration methods tested in frost mitigation trial
Trials on the Eyre Peninsula are finding that soil amelioration may have a role to...
Study tour reveals big differences between frost strategies
14 Western Australian growers journeyed across South Australia and Victoria on a three-day frost study...
Comprehensive strategies to enhance western farming systems
A series of major farming systems trials in Western Australia are taking a participatory approach...
Maize the winner, but it comes at a cost
Grain maize proved to be the highest-yielding irrigated crop in research trials but, as a...
Workshops localise crop-spraying know-how
Technical innovations and region-specific constraints have combined to create a need for local workshops on...
Australian growers gain access to tool to better manage spray drift
Growers nationally will now be able to access a Spray Drift Management Tool (SDMT) that...
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Grower stories
Grower stories
Eyes on the sky as drier season affects expectations
Growers from across Australia are reporting drier conditions in season 2023 than the two previous...
Harvester upgrades keep safety first when logistical pressure is high
An accident when harvesting prompted Broden and Chris Holland to rethink their harvesting strategy.
Diversification keeps family business on the move
Enterprise diversity, via earthmoving and contracting, has helped ride out quiet times for the Jackson...
Skin in the game helps to retain quality farm staff
Most of the 11 full-time employees who work on Beau Longmire's 1700-hectare southern NSW grain...
Tammin grower demonstrates benefit of peer learning
Farming an expansive property at Tammin in Western Australia, Brad Jones is a pioneer in...
The intricacies of a tall stubble system
Through the adoption of tall standing stubble, Dylan Hirsch is exploring the potential to retain...
Trial site lifts growers’ eyes beyond current yield benchmarks
Closing the yield gap hinges on multiple management factors. South Australian grower Bruce McLean explains...
Motivated grower surprised to take out SA award
What did Sam Ballantyne and his family do to grow a hyper-yielding crop?
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Annual ryegrass targeted for termination in every crop
Tim Williams says the decision to buy a Seed Terminator is paying off with less...
Collaborative weed control a winner against Feathertop Rhodes grass
New research has found that collaborative and agronomic weed management strategies can reduce the spread...
Unpacking pest’s flower fascination helps build defensive strategies
Understanding why pigeon peas are so susceptible to Helicoverpa armigera is the first step in...
Reduce harvest losses to minimise mouse risk
Grain growers urged to minimize harvest waste to improve baiting against low mouse activity, enhance...
Reaping the benefits of monitoring cereal rust pathotypes
Efforts are made to monitor the pathotypes (strains, races) of cereal rust pathogens that occur...
Workshops get to the root of soil diseases
A now-completed national extension program targeted the ability to diagnose soil-borne pathogens, with the resulting...
Recognise danger signs to protect crops and industry
The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry estimates that the top 40 exotic pests...
Biosecurity officers help protect industry from key threats
Working closely with growers and others in the grain supply chain, specialist biosecurity officers operate...
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
Australia’s wheat productivity ranks highest globally
A benchmarking study has found Australia has experienced the highest growth in wheat productivity globally...
Are wheat and chickpeas better together?
Grown together as companion crops, wheat and chickpeas can yield well – food for thought...
Holistic strategy to enhance chickpea blight resistance
Ascochyta blight is the number one disease threat to chickpea production in Australia. GRDC is...
Chickpea blight – resistance phenotyping
Simulating conditions for Ascochyta blight disease screening of chickpeas has proved challenging. With GRDC investment...
Sclerotinia stem rot discovery to improve resistance in canola
The discovery could arm breeders with information on how to develop canola varieties with improved...
Multiple factors drive successful open-pollinated canola establishment
Sowing large-sized seeds is just one of the factors that can improve the establishment of...
Expanded market options for better sorghum
A sorghum breeding program to improve grain quality alongside a project to explore end-uses for...
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
PA Symposium a fertile forum for learning
Peer-to-peer learning can be a powerful means of building knowledge and capacity and was on...
Knowledge shared a key adoption driver
A national education program has produced resources to help growers reduce input costs through variable-rate...
Resistant regions mapped in RLN research
Wild chickpea relatives collected from south-east Türkiye (Turkey) are helping researchers develop new root lesion...
Europe looks to update gene editing regulations
The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia is an industry initiative established to increase public awareness...
Paddock drainage trials show promising results
GRDC investments, South Coast NRM and Stirlings to Coast Farmers are exploring the potential return...
Learning important lessons from 2022’s Big Wet
Many growers were unprepared for the onslaught of 2022, which was one of the wettest...
On the case of low-emission crop rotations
Bio-economic modellers are working with a major Western Australian farming systems project to determine how...
Healthy and sustainable foods in Asia: what are the opportunities?
AEGIC research will increase the Australian industry’s understanding of health and sustainability drivers within its...
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Farm business
Farm business
IPM Checklist: a step-by-step guide for a sustainable grains industry
New GRDC IPM Checklist: Step-by-Step Sustainable Pest Management Guide for Australian Grain Industry, Aligning with...
Measuring harvest loss in WA
An assessment of harvest losses in WA has led recommendations on how best to recoup...
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...
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...
Stored grain expert calls time on much-admired career
After a quarter of a century in stored grain research and extension, Philip Burrill is...