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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.

Long-term partnership elevates teamwork to accelerate change

Three decades of teamwork between innovative grower members of the Harden Murrumburrah Landcare Group, CSIRO scientists and the O’Connor family highlight the value of putting...

Soils research offers glimpse into plant reaction to nutrients

Data from WA’s wheatbelt is suggesting deep ripping improves crop access to nitrogen fertiliser.

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.

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...

Call for grain sector stakeholders to help extend valuable frost R&D information

Unique opportunity on offer to help deliver frost outcomes.
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.

Grower Andrew Weidemann given AM in Queen's birthday honours

Victorian grower and industry leader Andrew Weidemann has been recognised in this year's Queen's birthday honours.

GroundCover's featured growers take the brakes off for the winter cropping season

Growers across Australia recount their experience of the cropping season.

Grain-and-graze canola proves a ‘game changer’

Mixed farmer Pat O’Connor and his family have switched 20 per cent of their canola program at Harden, NSW, to the dual-purpose variety Hyola® 970CL....

Sowing sorghum in spring offers growers farming system benefits

Sowing sorghum in spring may not be the ‘risky business’ that many Central Queensland growers expect. Instead, cooler conditions improve yields and bring farming system...
Weeds, pests and diseases +
Weeds, pests and diseases
Study finds ryegrass populations hit hard by pasture breaks

A four-year GRDC-SARDI study has delivered good news for ryegrass management.

Review investigates control options for blue lupin and weeds in the west

It may look pretty but the blue lupin - with its bright flowers - is a scourge of grain lupin crops in parts of WA.

High-tech sentinels advance national crop pest management effort

iMapPESTS project releases sophisticated prototype machines for multi-sector pest surveillance

Help at hand for growers in the south to identify and manage crop pests this season

SA growers are watching unusual caterpillar and moth activity on the back of conducive weather conditions.

University's GRDC-invested rust research celebrates centenary

Walter Waterhouse was awarded the Military Cross for gallantry in France during World War I. Upon his return to Australia, Professor Waterhouse initiated cereal rust...

Gene discovery to fight canola crop virus

A global hunt is underway to discover genes that provide resistance to the Turnip Yellow Virus, with exciting discoveries already occurring in canola research

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.

FAW’s genetics and insecticide sensitivities explored to develop pest management plans

In other parts of the world fall armyworm has developed resistance to commonly used insecticides, making management more difficult. In a GRDC-invested, CSIRO-led project, researchers...

Researchers work to better understand FAW and identify RD&E further priorities

GRDC has invested in cesar to lead a project investigating FAW biology, spread and establishment potential, and options for improving industry capability to manage the...
Grain storage +
Grain storage
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Temporary grain storage tips

Strong crop plantings across much of Australia for winter season 2020 mean growers might need to consider temporary storage for their grain harvest.

Tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum this season

Grain storage expert has tips for harvesting high moisture sorghum this season.

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
Better chickpea screening

Improved screening techniques will test the extent of acid soil tolerance in diverse chickpea collections.

Pulse cycle key to adaptation

Adaptation of Australian pulses honed by genetic knowledge powered by international alliances.

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.

Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop

Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.

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

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

Manipulating flowering could reduce wheat yield gap

A one-year feasibility study has explored alternative options that growers could use to manage their crop’s development – especially flowering time – in order to...

Bespoke approach to break crop selection in southern LRZ

New findings recast break crop performance in rain-limited southern farming systems.
Innovation +
Innovation
Third international CTF Conference attracts enthusiastic crowd to Ballarat

Improved soil moisture retention and higher yields are key benefits of adopting CTF.

CTF could lift overall, long-term grains productivity of LRZ farming systems

LRZ research study helps inform farm business decisions about transitioning to CTF.

Disease resistance genes as a renewable resource

A new, more strategic form of the standard crop rotation has been identified as potentially providing vastly more resilient control over fungal diseases

Report finds grains play key role in Australian regional economies

A new report looks at the grains industry's value to regional economies.

Consumer preference builds sorghum market

Researchers are working to better understand sorghum consumption and broaden the potential for this key northern grain in Chinese, Indian and Australian markets.

Wheat sales push targets Chinese noodle makers

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is working with grain buyers in China to sell the benefits of incorporating higher-quality Australian wheat classes for premium...

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
Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled

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

Virtual support on offer for innovative grain growers

Lockdown measures won't stop workshop opportunities for growers to get tips on innovation in grains sector.

Open Forums give growers a say in WA

Grassroots ideas feed into GRDC investment planning pipeline.

GRDC invests in Nuffield scholarships to boost grain business capacity

Investment in grower leadership program designed to promote better business management.

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.

Consultants reiterate the need for careful crop production and cashflow planning

Careful planning emerged as the central theme of a recent discussion called ‘Management under the microscope’ delivered through a live-streamed GRDC Farm Business Update.

Grower groups

Open Forums give growers a say in WA

28 Feb 2019

Grassroots ideas feed into GRDC investment planning pipeline.

GRDC invests in Nuffield scholarships to boost grain business capacity

GRDC invests in Nuffield scholarships to boost...

26 Feb 2019

Business management

Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling grain

23 Jul 2020

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

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

Opportunities exist for new insurance products to better service the grains industry

Opportunities exist for new insurance products to...

07 Apr 2020

Learning and development

Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled

27 May 2020

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

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

Northern canola workshops prompt pick-up in IPM adoption early in the growing season

Northern canola workshops prompt pick-up in IPM...

21 Mar 2020