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Coarse Grains, 13 Jul 2021Radical 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.
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Coarse Grains, 12 Jul 2021Statistics 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.
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Coarse Grains, 30 Jan 2020Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop
Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.
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Coarse Grains, 09 Aug 2019Lower-risk sorghum provides extra income streams for western Queensland growers
A low-risk alternative to irrigated cotton is performing well in western Queensland.
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Coarse Grains, 11 Apr 2019On-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.
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Coarse Grains, 04 Mar 2019Can Aussie sorghum make Chinese tipple?
Opportunities examined for increasing the value of Australian sorghum in China.
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Coarse Grains, 04 Mar 2019Millet shows its worth as a versatile cover crop
White French millet is proving a worthy inclusion in this familys five-year rotation.
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Agronomy
Agronomy
NVT trial results aid crop choice
NVT data is proving invaluable in variety and crop choice decisions
GRDC National Variety Trials releases 2021 Sorghum Harvest Report
The release of the 2021 NVT Sorghum Harvest Report is a significant step in continuing...
It’s never too early to think about lime
Summer lime applications may seem a long way off, but South Australian growers are being...
Test methods a concern with soil aluminium
Aluminium toxicity brought on by acidic soil conditions impairs crop root growth and yield. New research...
Peer-to-peer frost learning focuses on risk zones
Frost is a complex cropping constraint to manage but growers have benefited from sharing their...
Paddock maps track Jack Frost
A new model-based system developed by CSIRO researchers enables growers to map frost movement over...
Good seasons blur wetters’ benefit
Although season and soil type can influence their efficacy, wetters are another tool for growers...
Mindset change to underpin new tools for low-rainfall cropping systems
Growers in the low-rainfall zones of Western Australia are being encouraged to rethink cropping systems,...
Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season
Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.
Check suitability of spray water in north
Calls to test water quality before using it for application of herbicides and pesticides.
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Grower stories
Grower stories
Wet winter brings promise – and challenges
As spring arrives, grain growers tell Ground Cover magazine how they have navigated through wet...
Growers extol multiple soybean benefits
Sugarcane growers diversifying into grains crops find multiple benefits
Tackling clay with care after years of experience
Peter Luberda shares his knowledge of clay spreading gained over many years.
Years of spreading clay provide valuable lessons
Years of patient and thoughtful clay spreading by Peter Luberda on a property near Esperance...
Fire fright leads to emergency lift
Fire safety is top of mind for South Australian grower Michael Treloar this season after...
Chilled-out award winner reaches for new yield heights
Victorian grower Ben Findlay produced the top-yielding wheat crop in southern Victoria in the 2020...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Competitive crops a crucial key in weed management
An investment has identified the importance of combining cultural weed management tactics with robust herbicide...
Eradication of red witchweed on track
Early detection, a comprehensive surveillance and eradication program, and willingness to experiment with new technologies...
Mallee on high alert for mouse outbreak this season
Grain growers in Victoria’s Mallee region are being urged to check for signs of mouse...
Growers urged to keep monitoring mouse numbers
NSW and Queensland grain growers are being urged to check for signs of mouse activity...
Prevention is better than cure
Early detection and prevention are key components of a biosecurity plan that is designed to...
Pantry Blitz a biosecurity success for WA grains industry
Demonstrating the absence of exotic pests is vital to continue growing the local grain industry...
Partnership targets next-generation herbicides
The Herbicide Innovation Partnership, which is an initiative of GRDC and the crop science division...
New herbicide classification system
Australia’s approach to herbicide mode of action (MOA) classification is being updated to align with...
Monitoring is key to prevent leaf rust losses
Pests and diseases cut global wheat production by 21.5 per cent. Leaf rust has long...
Vigilance the key before canopy closure
Pulse growers in medium-to-high-rainfall areas in the southern region have been urged to monitor crops...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
Successful grain storage starts pre-harvest
GRDC grain storage expert Chris Warrick encourages growers to start maintenance and check storage facilities...
Safety-first storage helps avert farm accidents
Queensland grower and grain storage contractor Peter Anderson avoids workplace health and safety accidents with...
Good grain storage management helps growers grab market opportunities
Grain storage moves beyond feed and seed to offer options for better selling strategies.
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Crops
Crops
Useful guides to boost crop potential
To help growers make informed cropping decisions, GRDC has invested in several guides which are...
Search for tools to lift high-rainfall yields
Preliminary results for barley from the Hyper Yielding Crop project in Western Australia indicate yield...
Lentil performance push in southern Australia
Experimental lentil research exploring waterlogging tolerance, yield plasticity and growth-yield coupling helps to lift the...
Two-step approach to high-performance pulses
Researchers are developing new agro-genetic packages for lentils and field peas that have potential to...
Radical rethink of sorghum cold tolerance
Heat and water stresses are driving a rethink on traditional sowing times for sorghum which...
Statistics help decipher ‘noisy’ agronomic trials
A game changing statistical model is under development to tease out the influence that different...
Farm trial to explore direct heading versus windrowing
One New South Wales farming family is exploring direct heading of canola versus windrowing as...
Are you leaving canola profit in the paddock?
Multiple research projects show a big difference in yield and profit when care is taken...
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Innovation
Innovation
Novel analysis to improve utility of on-farm research
Innovative analysis is enabling more accurate interpretation of large-scale trials to inform management decisions. Combining...
Benefits of precision seed placement
Paddock and grower surveys have been used to understand growers’ use of precision sowing techniques...
Machine learning powers-up heat tolerance gains
More powerful techniques are being deployed in a pre-breeding project to engineer a second wave...
Can machine learning solve complex grain production challenges?
GRDC’s investment in exploring potential applications for machine learning technology to help solve complex plant...
Putting a value on paddock drainage
GRDC has initiated new sub-surface drainage investments in WA to help growers manage the effects...
Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence
Comparative report cards for international climate models will provide agriculturally relevant comparisons of their effectiveness...
Wholegrain oats and barley offer dietary promise
New research by accredited practising dietitians from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council published in...
Annual forum to shed light on resistance issues
Hosted by the Centre for Crop and Disease Management and co-supported by GRDC, the 2021...
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Farm business
Farm business
National Grower Network: listening, learning and responding
GRDC has announced the National Grower Network will replace the Regional Cropping Solutions Network and...
Western GRDC Grower Network News
The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for...
Improving harvester set-up ‘money in the bank’: grower
GRDC will offer a series of free harvester forum workshops across WA designed to help...
Project management a valuable farm business skill
Logistics and planning expert Stephen MacPherson believes the secret to success, whether in farming or...
Correct harvester set-up yields results: GRDC workshops
Forums had been developed in response to industry concerns, to reduce losses and streamline operations...
AgSkilled 2.0 drives training needs for ag sector this harvest
The truck driver training and licencing courses will include competency-based assessment and licencing skillsets for...