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Business Management, 10 Nov 2020Put safety first this harvest, urges experienced grain grower
NSW grain grower Roy Hamilton is urging his industry colleagues to take extra care with workplace health and safety this harvest.
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Business Management, 16 Aug 2020Fair versus equal: the farm succession juggle
Farm management experts say succession planning should be taken seriously to avoid problems in the future.
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Business Management, 23 Jul 2020Marketing 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.
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Business Management, 22 Jul 2020Consultants 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.
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Business Management, 30 Jun 2020Report finds grains play key role in Australian regional economies
A new report delves into the value Australia's grains industry brings to different regional economies around the country.
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Business Management, 17 Jun 2020Investment approach to fast-track solutions to grain growers' challenges
A new investment approach is designed to add value to GRDC's traditional funding pathways by encouraging collaboration and engagement with the ag-tech sector.
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Business Management, 07 Apr 2020Opportunities exist for new insurance products to better service the grains industry
Data-based insurance is the way of the future, according to Nuffield scholar Dylan Hirsch.
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Business Management, 24 Jan 2020Dryland farming and crop rotation in times of drought
For Victorian grower Ton van Dijk, drought has led to a rethink of his crop rotation.
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Business Management, 04 Jan 2020Processes help to guide good farm decision-making
Using good processes can help grain growers develop their skills as decision-makers.
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Business Management, 27 Dec 2019Growers advised to consider a multitude of factors before buying their own truck
To own or not to own a truck - that is the question that grain growers often contemplate.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
National blueprint to standardise soil health across Australian agriculture
A $10 million project is set to transform the way Australian agriculture understands and addresses...
Investments target ‘new normal’ of mouse activity
The ongoing threat of mouse activity to Australian grain growers is the focus of two...
Regional panels recognise industry talent
GRDC honours standout contributors to Australian grains research with Seed of Light and Emerging Leader...
Industry consultant honoured with GRDC award
The 2025 northern GRDC Seed of Light has been awarded to Independent Consultants Australia Network...
Team Fat Farmers on the run
At a GRDC Grains Research Update in Adelaide, a number of attendees rose early to...
Markets, tech and trust take centre stage at Updates
GRDC Grains Research Update events provide important insights into advances in agricultural research, but also...
Agtech momentum building on startups investment
GRDC’s GrainInnovate venture capital fund has been calculated to benefit Australian grain growers to the...
The NGN delivers large gains to growers
Locally relevant research impacts generated through GRDC’s National Grower Network has been found to deliver...
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Agronomy
Agronomy
Request the data
When considering new varieties, requesting independent data is important.
Impact of NVT extends beyond variety selection
The National Variety Trials (NVT) system adds value to the agricultural research pipeline in ways...
‘Good’ decisions to realise nitrogen benefit
The GRDC Riskwi$e initiative indicates that ‘good’ nitrogen application decisions based on sound analysis will...
Soil amelioration needs a customised approach
Western Australian study urges caution in soil amelioration practices, highlighting the need for soil-specific strategies...
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...
To plant, or not, on late summer rain?
Higher returns are possible from a farming system that can flexibly optimise sowing opportunities throughout...
Managing waterlogging is a long road travelled
Working with South Coast NRM on a GRDC-supported National Grower Network project, the Marold family...
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...
Difficult finish highlights diversity’s value
Southern NSW grain grower Zach McRae and his agronomist Heidi Gooden of Delta Ag Lockhart...
Storage the focus for far north cropping
Northern Australian growers are adopting on-farm grain storage to maximise profits and flexibility, but they...
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
Trials target spiny emex
Investment by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has investigated opportunities to expand lentil...
The future of the double-knock
An expert in weeds management has outlined a potential approach for dealing with glyphosate and...
Growers warned of increased mouse activity
The National Mouse Group warns of increased mouse activity reports in the Darling Downs and...
Aphids and virus risks elevate need for canola vigilance
Young canola plants may be more susceptible to virus infections this season as green peach...
Economics of disease control options tested
Trials are seeking to refine the management of Ascochyta blight and Botrytis grey mould in...
The climate component of disease risk
Agriculture Victoria is working with SARDI’s Climate Applications research group led by Dr Peter Hayman...
Essential tips to start and keep going
A farm biosecurity plan is an essential investment in your farm’s resilience, productivity and reputation....
Healthy seeds crucial for successful winter sowing
Infected seeds can introduce hidden threats, so securing clean, healthy seeds is crucial to protect...
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
Hardy barley proves its worth in rotation trials
Long-term farming systems experiments support barley as a profitable inclusion in canola and wheat rotations
Award-winning crop takes topsy-turvy seasonal conditions in its stride
Minhamite grower Tim Whitehead has won a GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops initiative award for his...
Looking towards the future of chickpea breeding research
GRDC will soon start the process of identifying a new chickpea breeding partner as part...
Small beans, big benefits
Legumes are often overlooked in many people’s diets, but they are a nutritional powerhouse. Packed...
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
Autonomous systems herald a productivity step change
Greater computing power, more connected data and AI as a partner are all part of...
High-tech robotics and old-tech sheep lessen weeds and worries
While new weed technologies have a place, sheep are also important in risk-proofing a property...
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...
Digital Agronomist helps unlock data
DataFarming’s Digital Agronomist boosts crop productivity with NDVI imagery, soil mapping, and variable-rate tech. Supported...
Trade rules may change, but food is fundamental
In a changing international climate, Grains Australia’s Dr John Ackerman says the Australian grains industry...
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Farm business
Farm business
Family enterprise grows with new energy and ideas
With succession on the cards, the Joneses reflect on practices that have improved soils and...
Succession a time to reflect on progress
Jodie and Jeff Jones borrowed a header for their first harvest. Two decades on, with...
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,...
Seeds need cool, dry conditions, no matter the variety
As investment in on-farm storage grows, new research shows why it is critical to maintain...
Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check
GRDC Grain Storage Extension team project lead Chris Warrick said the biggest challenge of storing...