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Coarse Grains, 23 Oct 2023

Expanded market options for better sorghum

A sorghum breeding program to improve grain quality alongside a project to explore end-uses for sorghum in food and beverage supply chains has resulted in a net benefit for growers

Coarse Grains, 29 Mar 2022

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 sorghum planting window, with trials indicating there’s value in planting earlier to avoid heat stress.

Coarse Grains, 02 Mar 2022

How can we achieve grain maize yields of 18+ t/ha?

One of the key topics at the Maize trial field walks on March 11 will involve looking at how agronomy changes when maize is planted late as a double crop following canola.

Coarse Grains, 13 Jul 2021

Radical rethink of sorghum cold tolerance

Heat and water stresses are driving a rethink on traditional sowing times for sorghum which may provide multiple benefits for growers.

Coarse Grains, 12 Jul 2021

Statistics help decipher ‘noisy’ agronomic trials

A game changing statistical model is under development to tease out the influence that different environmental characteristics have on trials which could lead to a better understanding of agronomic management across changing seasons.

Coarse Grains, 01 Apr 2020

Weigh up cover risks

Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.

Coarse Grains, 30 Jan 2020

Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop

Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.

Coarse Grains, 09 Aug 2019

Lower-risk sorghum provides extra income streams for western Queensland growers

A low-risk alternative to irrigated cotton is performing well in western Queensland.

Coarse Grains, 11 Apr 2019

On-farm impacts of sorghum RD&E spanning 20 years surface from economic analysis

Cost-benefits of national sorghum breeding effort mainly stem from yield gains.

Coarse Grains, 04 Mar 2019

Can Aussie sorghum make Chinese tipple?

Opportunities examined for increasing the value of Australian sorghum in China.

Growers needed for research to assess regen ag

Crop Protection Forum comes to Adelaide

Winning cereals shine in season dogged by grey skies and disease

The leadership course for big hearts not bigwigs

Popular GRDC ‘Summer Sesh’ series back in 2024

Book your spot at the Grains Research Update Perth

2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders

SA growers pick crop contenders with 2024 guide

Fertile ground

Heavy stubble loads demand grower flexibility

Soil amelioration methods tested in frost mitigation trial

Study tour reveals big differences between frost strategies

Comprehensive strategies to enhance western farming systems

Maize the winner, but it comes at a cost

Workshops localise crop-spraying know-how

Australian growers gain access to tool to better manage spray drift

Eyes on the sky as drier season affects expectations

Harvester upgrades keep safety first when logistical pressure is high

Diversification keeps family business on the move

Skin in the game helps to retain quality farm staff

Tammin grower demonstrates benefit of peer learning

The intricacies of a tall stubble system

Trial site lifts growers’ eyes beyond current yield benchmarks

Motivated grower surprised to take out SA award

Annual ryegrass targeted for termination in every crop

Collaborative weed control a winner against Feathertop Rhodes grass

Unpacking pest’s flower fascination helps build defensive strategies

Reduce harvest losses to minimise mouse risk

Reaping the benefits of monitoring cereal rust pathotypes

Workshops get to the root of soil diseases

Recognise danger signs to protect crops and industry

Biosecurity officers help protect industry from key threats

Grains industry scores A-plus for chemical residue compliance

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

Australia’s wheat productivity ranks highest globally

Are wheat and chickpeas better together?

Holistic strategy to enhance chickpea blight resistance

Chickpea blight – resistance phenotyping

Sclerotinia stem rot discovery to improve resistance in canola

Multiple factors drive successful open-pollinated canola establishment

Expanded market options for better sorghum

Research makes strong case for early sown sorghum in the north

PA Symposium a fertile forum for learning

Knowledge shared a key adoption driver

Resistant regions mapped in RLN research

Europe looks to update gene editing regulations

Paddock drainage trials show promising results

Learning important lessons from 2022’s Big Wet

On the case of low-emission crop rotations

Healthy and sustainable foods in Asia: what are the opportunities?

IPM Checklist: a step-by-step guide for a sustainable grains industry

Measuring harvest loss in WA

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

Opt for gas-tight storage to safeguard your grain

Stored grain expert calls time on much-admired career

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