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Trust is key to ‘social licence’ for grain growers

The work builds on data collected as part of a three-year program, which identified challenges...

Grains and horticulture join forces to fight pest insects

GRDC is investing $10 million in the five-year-project alongside significant contributions from Hort Innovation, the...

Cold, wet conditions an eye-opener for travelling grains scholar

GRDC-supported student Grace Moloney is finding cropping systems in the UK, where she is on...

Grains research recruits from a wide science nursery

The opportunity to acquire and analyse big data from new technology such as drones, satellites...

Key North and Far North Queensland grower issues on agenda for upcoming events

GRDC will head north for Burdekin and Atherton, bringing together leading researchers and grains industry...

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management advice

Snails are persistent, invasive pests for growers, especially in cooler climates like the Albany and...

Machine learning heralds a new era of functional soil mapping

The mapping pf soil constraints and plant-available water capacity has benefited significantly from consecutive GRDC...

Improving chickpea pathogen resistance

A push to improve chickpea resistance to a key yield-limiting root disease has delivered both...

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Agronomy +

Agronomy

National variety trials Soil and nutrition Frost management Water resources Spray drift

NVT data assists crop and variety decisions

For almost two decades, National Variety Trials have been taking place across the country, providing...

Latest variety information on-hand for growers through NVT Harvest Reports

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has released its National Variety Trials (NVT) Harvest...

Are potassium needs being met?

Growers in the West Midlands region of Western Australia have identified potassium deficiency as a...

Study evaluates carbon footprint of lime

The research is part of a GRDC investment called Acid Soils Southern Region that aims...

Frost research set to target ear architecture

After many years of hearing stories about wheat varieties with different-shaped ears being more tolerant...

Cell membranes key to promising frost approach

The ability of plant cell membranes to flex instead of breaking or bursting at low...

Managing waterlogging is a long road travelled

Working with South Coast NRM on a GRDC-supported National Grower Network project, the Marold family...

The continuing quest for a long-term waterlogging solution

Waterlogging is a risk cropping in the high-rainfall Esperance region in Western Australia. To manage...

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...

Waving a WAND to boost spraying certainty

The Weather and Networked Data (WAND) system allows growers to plan their spraying operations with...

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Grower stories +

Grower stories

National Northern Western Southern

Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest

Growers across Australia report on how the season is shaping up in this fourth instalment...

Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making

How the shadow of drought influences these northern growers can be seen in decisions from...

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

Mungbeans have been exceptional this season for south-eastern Queensland growers Peter and Kylie Bach, with...

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

New storage complexes and nutrient management plans reflect how both farming innovation and wider industry...

Growing the scope of oats

The scope for oats is growing not only with developing health-conscious markets but also in...

‘Legume leader’ set to share 40 years of lupin experience

The concept of crop champions is an extension and development tool that has delivered over...

Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard

Ben Findlay’s farm near Weatherboard, Victoria, utilises ungrazed winter canola, specifically the hybrid RGT Nizza...

Growers networking to master faba beans

Faba bean growers are tapping the experience of researchers, agronomists and fellow growers to improve...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Weeds event shopfronts the latest in control strategies

WeedSmart Week 2024 on the Eyre Peninsula highlighted the Big 6, spray efficacy, weed seed...

Australia’s number one weed creeps northwards

Growers moving fodder and harvest machinery are encouraged to take extra care to avoid spreading...

Chaff or no chaff, insect risk remains the same

Chaff lines generated by harvest weed seed control programs do not increase the risk of...

Five-year investment delivers enhanced biosecurity capability

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now...

Early detections point to challenging year for stripe rust if favourable weather conditions persist

Australian wheat producers face significant challenges from stripe rust every season. Detections of stripe rust...

Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management

In wet spring conditions, western Victorian growers cannot be complacent about managing Sclerotinia in canola

Do not let this stink bug hitch a ride

Not present in Australia, the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys), poses a significant...

Farm biosecurity needs vigilance

Taking steps to understand, prevent, and deal with pests, weeds and diseases is crucial for...

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...

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

The EU has announced it intends to reduce the MRL for haloxyfop on canola from...

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Crops +

Crops

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

Cereal frontiers targeted in lower rainfall areas

New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential...

Photosynthesis the key to new heat-tolerant crops

The ability to mass screen wheat for differences in photosynthesis efficiency at high temperatures is...

National initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses

The National Nitrogen Fixation Project will develop superior nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and...

A new framework for chickpea heat tolerance

Chickpea is Australia’s most significant pulse crop but faces considerable challenges for future expansion. High...

Understanding canola establishment to optimise yields

Establishment of any crop is foundational to its performance and, ultimately, its yield. A major...

Enquiring attitude opens opportunities

Have-a-go attitude is surprising Chloe Rout in the avenues and opportunities it can open for...

Decline in wholegrain bread

Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that Australian adults eat six servings of grains daily, preferably as...

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...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

The future is here – automated drone docks coming to a farm near you

A new kind of drone operator licence called BVLOS – Beyond Visual Line of Sight...

Researcher on a machinery mission to re-engineer soils

Dr Gaus Azam’s groundbreaking research on soil re-engineering in Western Australia, supported by GRDC in...

First GM food crop listed

A canola variety modified to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate has been placed on the Office...

Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops

CCDM researchers have unravelled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading...

Fostering high-impact innovation in heat tolerance

GRDC has long maintained an extensive investment portfolio looking to improve the heat tolerance of...

Modelling to help manage temperature stress

The ability to zone paddocks relative to susceptibility to heat and frost damage is under...

Getting deep and meaningful with canola and wheat

CSIRO research supported by GRDC is looking at deep sowing canola and long coleoptile wheat...

Australian barley mission to China builds on mutual value

Technical seminars on Australian barley led to some of the most engaged audiences the Australian...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Business management Harvest Grain Storage

RiskWi$e headed west to talk through results and goals

The RiskWi$e team travelled to Western Australia in July, bringing together grower groups and researchers...

From desktop planning to paddock action

An interactive web application that allows growers to virtually test and optimise operational plans is...

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,...

Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check

GRDC Grain Storage Extension team project lead Chris Warrick said the biggest challenge of storing...

Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain

Ongoing research highlights the growing challenge of managing stored grain pests due to increasing insect...

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Business management

RiskWi$e headed west to talk through results and goals

31 Oct 2024

The RiskWi$e team travelled to Western Australia in July, bringing together grower groups and researchers from across Australia to talk...

From desktop planning to paddock action

From desktop planning to paddock action

03 Jun 2024

‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen

‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen

01 May 2024

Help never far away in the wide-ranging agronomy network

Help never far away in the wide-ranging...

17 Apr 2024

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

IPM Checklist: a step-by-step guide for a...

13 Nov 2023

Harvest

Ten tips to reduce the risk of harvester fires this season

14 Oct 2024

Recent GRDC Harvester Set-up Workshops run across Australia’s grain growing regions have highlighted the importance of harvester hygiene and maintenance,...

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

10 Nov 2023

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

Measure harvest losses to save time and...

11 Aug 2023

Optimising seed-saving strategies starts at harvest

Optimising seed-saving strategies starts at harvest

13 Dec 2022

Phase two of GRDC’s Harvest Losses project announced

Phase two of GRDC’s Harvest Losses project...

09 Dec 2022

Grain Storage

Storage alleviates logistical choking points

07 Nov 2024

On-farm grain storage plays an increasingly important role in cropping and other grain-related businesses. Tristan Nitschke, Andy Tucker and Drew...

From paddock to pint

From paddock to pint

05 Nov 2024

Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check

Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check

31 Oct 2024

Grain storage keeps harvest operations on a roll

Grain storage keeps harvest operations on a...

25 Oct 2024

Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain

Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for...

08 Oct 2024