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GRDC recommends review to determine ‘right-size’ RD&E

This is the first time in the organisation’s 34-year history that the GRDC Board and...

GRDC welcomes SA grower as Board Chair

Southern grain grower Sharon Starick will become one of the first growers from her state,...

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...

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management advice

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

Crop Protection Forum heads north for its 10th year

To be held in Highfields on Wednesday 27 November, the forum invites agronomists and industry...

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...

Study evaluates carbon footprint of lime

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

Double-break crop advantage explored

With support from GRDC’s National Grower Network, a team of grower groups led by West...

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

Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making

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

Sporadic rain starts this winter season

Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they work through...

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...

Growers networking to master faba beans

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

For the love of corn: driving innovation and precision cropping

Victorian grower Ray Thornton is addicted to growing corn, and although the crop is more...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Is human ingenuity winning the war on weeds?

Ray Harrington has spent more than six decades innovating and adapting sustainable farming practices. This...

Added diversity reduces wild radish control evasion

Wild radish has developed resistance to multiple herbicide modes of action, prompting the need for...

New pathways for nematode control explored

Research into root lesion nematode is investigating new options for control while identifying the prevalence...

Long-term monitoring ‘vital’ for slug management

Dr Michael Nash shares some lessons on slug management for the season

Battle with rust swings in growers’ favour

The secretive virulence genes that rust pathogens need to cause epidemics can now be identified...

10 years of discovery and impact celebrated

In April, Curtin University’s Centre for Crop and Disease Management celebrated its 10th anniversary. The...

What do you need to know about barley stripe rust?

Barley stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp hordei) poses a significant threat to wheat and...

Consider biosecurity at field events

Field days, trial inspections and crop tours provide growers, agricultural professionals and extension workers with...

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

$4M GRDC research consortium to tackle septoria in oats

A new research consortium has been established to close knowledge gaps around Septoria avenae leaf...

100-day wheat to beat the heat

Short-season winter-sown wheats have the potential to provide more windows of opportunity for growers

National initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses

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

Project aims to boost nitrogen benefit of chickpea and mungbean crops

Legumes fix an estimated 3.5 million tonnes of nitrogen in Australian agriculture each year, equivalent...

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

Cross-industry approach allows for new agtech ideas

Summary: Melbourne agtech startup AquaTerra is developing a battery-operated device that uses sensors set 150...

Novel techniques identify drought-tolerant roots

Professor Daniel Rodriguez, Dr Dongxue Zhao, Associate Professor Karine Chenu, Professor Lee Hickey, Professor David...

Genebanks made to order for the 21st century

Upgrades to the Australian Grains Genebank have created an integrated pipeline delivering the genetic resources...

Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2

New ways to select for heat tolerance in wheat are under development in four new...

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

A recent study conducted for GRDC by Aton Consulting concluded that while there will be...

GHG emissions avoidance a preferred strategy

A greenhouse gas emissions expert told the 2024 Wagga Wagga GRDC Update to expect a...

Pending trials aim to test novel genetics to counter stressful environments

CSIRO is seeking to undertake a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola with increased...

Australian soft wheat could hit Philippines’ sweet spot

Philippines companies are interested in diversifying the supply of soft wheat, used for cookies and...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Business management Harvest Grain Storage

From desktop planning to paddock action

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

‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen

Part of the RiskWi$e initiative, the Fast Graphs for Slow Thinking tool is helping growers...

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

GRDC's latest cereal protectants offer enhanced pest management. Key for growers: rotating Spinosad, Deltamethrin, Fenitrothion,...

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

At the culmination of every cropping season, time is of the essence to bring crops...

The science of cool

New research shows that grain type, depth and the way it settles in a silo...

New phosphine residue limits test venting standards

The threshold limit value–time weighted average (TLV-TWA) for acceptable phosphine residue levels in grain is...

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Announcements

GRDC recommends review to determine ‘right-size’ RD&E

27 Sep 2024

This is the first time in the organisation’s 34-year history that the GRDC Board and Executive team have triggered an...

GRDC welcomes SA grower as Board Chair

GRDC welcomes SA grower as Board Chair

12 Sep 2024

New summer weed control app helps growers understand costs

New summer weed control app helps growers...

27 Aug 2024

Australian faba bean growers to benefit from renewed breeding approach

Australian faba bean growers to benefit from...

26 Aug 2024

GRDC invests $11M in collaborative projects for WA

GRDC invests $11M in collaborative projects for...

23 Aug 2024

Awards and Scholarships

Grains research recruits from a wide science nursery

13 Sep 2024

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

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

Cold, wet conditions an eye-opener for travelling...

23 Jul 2024

Grains industry specialists set to sharpen their leadership skills

Grains industry specialists set to sharpen their...

22 May 2024

Victorian growers explore Dutch farming challenges

Victorian growers explore Dutch farming challenges

29 Feb 2024

Scholar finds successful farmers share common traits

Scholar finds successful farmers share common traits

27 Feb 2024

Events

Crop Protection Forum heads north for its 10th year

03 Oct 2024

To be held in Highfields on Wednesday 27 November, the forum invites agronomists and industry members to explore the implications...

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management advice

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management...

02 Oct 2024

Welcome to Tamworth! GRDC panel tour kicks off this week

Welcome to Tamworth! GRDC panel tour kicks...

10 Sep 2024

Popular harvester set-up workshops coming to SA, Victoria

Popular harvester set-up workshops coming to SA,...

03 Sep 2024

Great southern region on the agenda for GRDC spring panel tour

Great southern region on the agenda for...

30 Aug 2024

Delivering impact

Machine learning heralds a new era of functional soil mapping

24 Sep 2024

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

Improving chickpea pathogen resistance

Improving chickpea pathogen resistance

10 Sep 2024

Australian Grains Genebank delivers major earnings

Australian Grains Genebank delivers major earnings

09 Sep 2024

Project targets chickpea expansion into acid soils

Project targets chickpea expansion into acid soils

11 Jun 2024

The nitrogen rate decision problem

The nitrogen rate decision problem

05 Jun 2024