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Oilseeds, 19 Jun 2021Risks and rewards of very early sown canola
Changing cropping practices and more unpredictable breaks are driving an interest in very early sown canola in Western Australia and, although March sowing has been found to be no better than April, it may provide growers with additional seeding options. But it has risks.
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Oilseeds, 14 Apr 2021‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield
From a dustbowl paddock to a world record, this high-yielding dual-purpose canola crop is testament to both bold research and innovative growers
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Oilseeds, 05 Mar 2021Read up on golden rules for growing canola
Grain growers in WA's low rainfall zone have access to a new publication to assist them to maximise the potential of canola – the 'Golden rules for canola in the low-rainfall zone'.
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Oilseeds, 05 Nov 2020New guide to help growers time windrowing in canola
Growers should check new guidelines to support their decision making and minimise losses from poor windrow timing.
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Oilseeds, 16 Apr 2020Early sown canola planted into stored soil moisture may hang on and yield better if there is a tough finish
Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
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Oilseeds, 04 Feb 2020Can linseed make a comeback in the western region?
WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.
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Oilseeds, 22 Jul 2019Canola yield loss from upper canopy blackleg infection can be reduced
Is upper canopy blackleg infection in canola reducing your profits?
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GRDC News
GRDC News
Net form net blotch triple fungicide resistance detected in WA
Western Australian barley growers should review their disease management practices after samples of the fungus...
GRDC kicks off breakthrough RD&E push alongside the grains industry
GRDC is kick-starting engagement to shape the next phase of research, development and extension (RD&E)...
Targeted support boosts industry outcomes
Behind the scenes, the next generation of scientists, agronomists, and leaders are being supported to...
Scholarships support passionate students
GRDC has long supported scholarships at three agricultural colleges across Australia, helping young people into...
Next stop: everywhere! NGN forums planned across New South Wales and Queensland
Growers throughout New South Wales and Queensland will have the chance to shape the future...
National Grower Network to hit the road for winter forums
GRDC National Grower Network (NGN) forums will run in July and August across the WA...
Blackleg research divided
Four investments by GRDC have successfully benefited grain growers by increasing the effectiveness of blackleg...
Agtech momentum building on startups investment
GRDC’s GrainInnovate venture capital fund has been calculated to benefit Australian grain growers to the...
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Agronomy
Agronomy
Request the data
When considering new varieties, requesting independent data is important.
Impact of NVT extends beyond variety selection
The National Variety Trials (NVT) system adds value to the agricultural research pipeline in ways...
From adversity to future building
Western Australian grain growers Riley and Tom Curnow manage 3600 hectares across three properties, balancing...
‘Good’ decisions to realise nitrogen benefit
The GRDC Riskwi$e initiative indicates that ‘good’ nitrogen application decisions based on sound analysis will...
2024 frosts in SA underline need for management rethink
South Australian grain growers faced devastating frost damage in 2024, prompting experts to emphasise the...
Oats offer risk management options for frost-prone areas
With their natural frost tolerance and capacity to be deep sown, oats offer a reduced...
Tapping local drainage knowledge turns on an opportunity
Facing severe waterlogging on their Merivale property, WA grain growers Riley and Tom Curnow have...
To plant, or not, on late summer rain?
Higher returns are possible from a farming system that can flexibly optimise sowing opportunities throughout...
Big booms become the norm on Canada’s western plains
While 40-metre booms are becoming more popular in Canada, they do create challenges as Canadian...
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...
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Grower stories
Grower stories
Mixed rain results but seeding starts
Every year, GroundCover™ tracks a group of growers throughout Australia as they navigate the cropping...
Winter season starts
Every year, GroundCover™ tracks a group of growers throughout Australia as they navigate the cropping...
Caring for soils with precision
Moree grower Broughton Boydell has continued the practice begun by his father Craig in the...
Difficult finish highlights diversity’s value
Southern NSW grain grower Zach McRae and his agronomist Heidi Gooden of Delta Ag Lockhart...
Fallow paddocks help improve low-rainfall prospects
Fallow is a crucial moisture management tool that helps boost wheat yields for low-rainfall growers...
Variable seasons prompt precision ag reset
From a “reset” of their fertiliser program to the introduction of Swarmbots, John and Mark...
Agile ‘moisture farmer’ turns flood pain into flood gain
A Victoria grain and sheep producer takes the good with the bad when floods arrive,...
Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard
Ben Findlay’s farm near Weatherboard, Victoria, utilises ungrazed winter canola, specifically the hybrid RGT Nizza...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Research response to dual-resistant ryegrass
Experimental trials are identifying viable solutions to combat newly emergent resistance to both glyphosate and...
The high cost of keeping weeds pressure down
Grain and cotton growers are spending $3.86 billion a year on control measures to keep...
Mouse baiting options explored at Bolgart
Trevor Syme explored several different mouse baiting strategies including a baiting program using his three-point...
Mouse society clue in understanding plagues
GRDC Research Scholar Nikki Van de Weyer’s studies is studying social structures at play in...
Coastal conditions favour disease
On-farm trials are helping to unlock risk factors behind the challenging fungal disease Sclerotinia
With questions to answer, Nuffield beckoned
Nuffield Australia Scholarships open minds – and doors – for growers, helping to identify, share...
Cool weather, clean silos: Prepare for harvest season this winter
Cooler months are an ideal time to clean, maintain, prepare and set up grain storage...
Essential tips to start and keep going
A farm biosecurity plan is an essential investment in your farm’s resilience, productivity and reputation....
Herbicide-tolerant lentils: Registration and impacts
The rise of lentils as the most profitable crop in southern rotations was enabled by...
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...
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Crops
Crops
Wellness trends boost oat demand
The AEGIC team has studied new oat food product launches across 16 Asian countries over...
Hardy barley proves its worth in rotation trials
Long-term farming systems experiments support barley as a profitable inclusion in canola and wheat rotations
Looking towards the future of chickpea breeding research
GRDC will soon start the process of identifying a new chickpea breeding partner as part...
Lentils – an Australian success story
From its beginnings in the late 1980s, the Australian lentil industry has been built on...
Northern growers and researchers pushing the canola envelope
Canola’s place in the north is being explored via a GRDC National Grower Network project...
Understanding canola establishment to optimise yields
Establishment of any crop is foundational to its performance and, ultimately, its yield. A major...
Brainstorming with other growers a path to progress
Minhamite grower Tim Whitehead has won a GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops initiative award for his...
Decline in wholegrain bread
Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that Australian adults eat six servings of grains daily, preferably as...
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Innovation
Innovation
Robotics pique interest for growers on tour
Witnessing first-hand ag-tech innovations like robotics has given growers in New South Wales’ central west...
Autonomous systems herald a productivity step change
Greater computing power, more connected data and AI as a partner are all part of...
Flowering time breakthrough for oats
Investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has made it possible to identify...
The hunt for genes that allow deeper sown canola
Canola’s poor establishment rates in Australian paddocks inspired a GRDC research investment that discovered a...
Biotech’s role in a changing climate
Biotechnology has a critically important contribution to make as the agricultural sector produces more from...
Grains steps up preparations for GHG monitoring
With the grains industry, like agriculture more broadly, facing increasing pressure to know its carbon...
Summer school a pipeline for innovators
The CSIRO Agriculture and Food Undergraduate Vacation Studentships Program, backed by GRDC, offers students hands-on...
Fellowship program forges global networks
By connecting talented Australian researchers with talented international researchers, the GRDC International Visiting Fellowships Program...
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Farm business
Farm business
Leadership course inspires commitment to community
A leadership program helped Dr Chris Blanchard develop a mindset of giving back to the...
Family enterprise grows with new energy and ideas
With succession on the cards, the Joneses reflect on practices that have improved soils and...
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,...
Storage the focus for far north cropping
Northern Australian growers are adopting on-farm grain storage to maximise profits and flexibility, but they...
New tool to maintain stored lentil value
A new tool that can predict when stored red lentils will begin to discolour based...