Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.
It pays to check weather conditions, labels and machinery set-up to prevent spray drift.
From a return on investment (ROI) point of view, the ‘best’ lime is the cheapest one that achieves a given increase in soil pH. It...
Having responsive soils the key to gypsum success.
Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available
The 2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide is now available to support growers with their variety choices.
Researchers are starting to unlock the secrets of how frost-tolerant wheat varieties cope with the cold, with the identification of a biochemical pathway unique to...
Results from trials across southern and Western Australia have reassured growers that farm input decisions have little impact on the susceptibility of wheat crops to...
@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest time.
A 20-year paddock survey has highlighted the changing weed management practices of growers in WA’s northern agricultural region.
Vetch is highly versatile and can be grown for grazing, hay, green or brown manure, or grain production. South Australian grower Adrian Bormann says vetch...
Mallee grower Ian Hastings has devised a new system to enable fire-fighting from the safety of the tractor cabin, instead of standing in the paddock,...
Three new herbicide-tolerant soybean varieties have been launched that widen the crops’ growing range.
Cover cropping can dramatically increase the following crop’s yield, support plant-available water (PAW) and increase net PAW accumulation
A new fact sheet from GRDC outlines wild radish’s ecology, herbicide resistance status and management options.
Reports of early infections of stripe rust in some Victorian wheat crops have prompted calls from experts for growers to review their variety ratings.
A unique national resistance monitoring program is set to deliver regular snapshots of insecticide resistance levels across Australia to help inform growers’ pest management plans...
An innovative investigation is underway to decipher mucus of the round snail to see if there are compounds within it that can be used to...
This year marks the centenary of cereal rust research at the University of Sydney. The primary focus of the work, which was initiated by Professor...
Researchers are seeking to learn more about soil-borne disease causing pathogens in pulse and oilseed crops.
Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.
Northern region croppers have access up-to-date advice on spray systems and regulations.
Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40 per cent of food crop losses every year. International research collaboration through initiatives such as the Plant...
The extended drought in the eastern states of Australia resulted in shortages of quality stock feed in many regional areas, particularly entering the summer of...
As more grain is stored on-farm, it is essential that it is managed correctly so that the quality does not deteriorate. Storing grain on-farm successfully...
Adding aeration to storage facilities is one of the most effective means of maintaining grain product quality. When correctly designed and managed, aeration achieves cooler...
In the continuing quest to develop more resilient grain crops, Australian scientists are investigating the mechanisms that drought-tolerant plants use for survival under water-limited conditions
University of Adelaide researchers are analysing soils from across Australia in a search for microbes that will boost chickpea productivity
Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.
Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.
Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.
The Wheat Quality Australia variety master list for 2020 has been released. Nine newly classified wheat varieties – four feed and five milling varieties –...
Growers have the opportunity to host on-farm trials, join networks and participate in awards as part of a new hyper-yielding crops research project. The research...
Deep ripping on an angle can improve machinery trafficability in many situations, as well as boosting crop emergence. But there is a price to pay...
Tools that measure a crop’s ‘greenness’ could help breeding programs to select wheat varieties tolerant to the root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei. Researchers from the...
A revamp of wheat’s early growth characteristics has enhanced its ability to outcompete weeds, with the new trait attracting the interest of commercial breeders
A GRDC research project is underway to identify canola germplasm that possess heat tolerance, including associated traits, with field trials planted in New South Wales...
The first year’s results from a landmark collaborative project across the Australian rural industries have shown high levels of community trust in grain growers. Areas...
Northern Australia has long been touted for its agriculture potential. A situational analysis on broadacre cropping agrees, finding that this potential is best realised if...
Geneticists seek to breed new grain varieties to help manage climate change.
AI breeding strategy for bread wheats uses genomic predictions to find stress solutions.
The Grains AgTech Showcase free, online event will be held on Wednesday, October 14 is open to grain growers, agronomists, advisers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
Courses on offer for grains entrepreneurs to develop management skills and network.
The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for the five port zone areas.
Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to advance their industry.
Farm management experts say succession planning should be taken seriously to avoid problems in the future.
Developing a marketing plan and building positive relationships with buyers have been highlighted as two ways to minimise downside risk when marketing grain.
Local croppers deliver quality grain to global markets despite facing climatic extremes.
