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The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre helps boost grain sector value

Local croppers deliver quality grain to global markets despite facing climatic extremes.

Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season

Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.

Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed spraying

It pays to check weather conditions, labels and machinery set-up to prevent spray drift.

Comparing lime sources

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...

Solving sodic soils

Having responsive soils the key to gypsum success.

Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs

Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available

2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to inform growers' variety decisions

The 2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide is now available to support growers with their variety choices.

Lipid composition clue to frost tolerance

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...

Frost should not drive input decisions, researchers say

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...
Grower stories +
Grower stories
Harvest gains through online networking

@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest time.

Confidence in cropping future after two decades of weed management

A 20-year paddock survey has highlighted the changing weed management practices of growers in WA’s northern agricultural region.

Versatile vetch a winner for Murray Plains mixed farmer

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...

Timely safety lessons emerge from header fire

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,...

Herbicide tolerant soybeans launched

Three new herbicide-tolerant soybean varieties have been launched that widen the crops’ growing range.

Increase in PAW dramatically increases yields

Cover cropping can dramatically increase the following crop’s yield, support plant-available water (PAW) and increase net PAW accumulation
Weeds, pests and diseases +
Weeds, pests and diseases
HWSC an option to manage wild radish

A new fact sheet from GRDC outlines wild radish’s ecology, herbicide resistance status and management options.

Rust reports spark calls for monitoring

Reports of early infections of stripe rust in some Victorian wheat crops have prompted calls from experts for growers to review their variety ratings.

National resistance monitoring to direct pest control

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...

Snail trail entrapment

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...

Stem rust control in wheat – a long-term success story

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...

Research to get to root cause of pulse and oilseed diseases

Researchers are seeking to learn more about soil-borne disease causing pathogens in pulse and oilseed crops.

Grains industry must be aware of markets changing chemical residue limits

Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.

Help at hand to optimise spray systems this season

Northern region croppers have access up-to-date advice on spray systems and regulations.

PBRI participates in a global collaboration for plant health

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...

Long investigation lifts the lid on illegal interstate trade of lupin

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...
Grain storage +
Grain storage
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Hygiene and monitoring essential for stored grain

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...

Improving results for grain storage aeration cooling

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...

Good grain storage management helps growers grab market opportunities

Grain storage moves beyond feed and seed to offer options for better selling strategies.
Crops +
Crops
Drought research probes roots–soil bond

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

Roots-soil interplay the new production frontier

University of Adelaide researchers are analysing soils from across Australia in a search for microbes that will boost chickpea productivity

Early 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.

Can linseed make a comeback in the western region?

WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.

Weigh up cover risks

Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.

Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop

Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.

Master list released: what is next for wheat classification?

The Wheat Quality Australia variety master list for 2020 has been released. Nine newly classified wheat varieties – four feed and five milling varieties –...

Hyper-yield push moves to mainland HRZ

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...
Innovation +
Innovation
Pros and cons of deep ripping on an angle

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...

‘Greenness’ indicates tolerance in wheat varieties

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...

Uptake by breeders of weed-competitive wheat lines

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

Search for canola climate genes heats up

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...

Program finds high levels of trust in growers

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...

Integration roadmap for Top End grain

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...

Breeding new grain varieties, such as short-season wheats is important but complex

Geneticists seek to breed new grain varieties to help manage climate change.

Wheat biodiversity delivers when dealing with heat stress

AI breeding strategy for bread wheats uses genomic predictions to find stress solutions.
Farm business +
Farm business
The pitch: agtech start-ups share plans to solve grain issues

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.

Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled

Courses on offer for grains entrepreneurs to develop management skills and network.

Western GRDC Grower Network News

The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for the five port zone areas.

Have a say in grains research through Grower Network

Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to advance their industry.

Fair versus equal: the farm succession juggle

Farm management experts say succession planning should be taken seriously to avoid problems in the future.

Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling grain

Developing a marketing plan and building positive relationships with buyers have been highlighted as two ways to minimise downside risk when marketing grain.

Grower groups

Western GRDC Grower Network News

13 Sep 2020

The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for the five port zone areas.

Have a say in grains research through Grower Network

Have a say in grains research through...

12 Sep 2020

Open Forums give growers a say in WA

Open Forums give growers a say in...

28 Feb 2019

GRDC invests in Nuffield scholarships to boost grain business capacity

GRDC invests in Nuffield scholarships to boost...

26 Feb 2019

Business management

Fair versus equal: the farm succession juggle

16 Aug 2020

Farm management experts say succession planning should be taken seriously to avoid problems in the future.

Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling grain

Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling...

23 Jul 2020

Consultants reiterate the need for careful crop production and cashflow planning

Consultants reiterate the need for careful crop...

22 Jul 2020

Report finds grains play key role in Australian regional economies

Report finds grains play key role in...

30 Jun 2020

Investment approach to fast-track solutions to grain growers' challenges

Investment approach to fast-track solutions to grain...

17 Jun 2020

Learning and development

The pitch: agtech start-ups share plans to solve grain issues

28 Sep 2020

The Grains AgTech Showcase free, online event will be held on Wednesday, October 14 is open to grain growers, agronomists,...

Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled

Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled

27 May 2020

Virtual support on offer for innovative grain growers

Virtual support on offer for innovative grain...

19 May 2020

Field trial sampling protocol targets 50 per cent saving

Field trial sampling protocol targets 50 per...

04 Apr 2020

Regulation and ag-tech big topics at research updates in WA

Regulation and ag-tech big topics at research...

25 Mar 2020