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  • Health benefits one reason to love legumes
    Health benefits one reason to love legumes
    Author: Toni Gam, Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council, 2024-03-25T09:00:00+11:00

    Most Australians are falling short of the recommended 50 grams of legumes in their diet per day. To understand the current legume market, the Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council conducted a comprehensive analysis of the category across major supermarkets in New South Wales in October 2023.

  • Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing
    Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing
    Author: Jeff Russell, WA Grains Biosecurity Officer, 2024-03-13T09:00:00+11:00

    To minimise the risk of plant pathogens and pests spreading through the transportation of seed, there are a few simple farm biosecurity practices that can boost farm hygiene when planning to sow winter crops. Prevention is better than cure, so taking the time to plan will help minimise problems down the track.

  • Helping noodle wheat meet Japanese expectations
    Helping noodle wheat meet Japanese expectations
    Author: Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre, 2024-03-08T09:00:00+11:00

    The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is Australia’s market-facing agency for the Japanese noodle market, in collaboration with the Grain Industry Association of WA’s Wheat Council. For more than 10 years, AEGIC has been central to supporting this market through sensory assessment of new varieties, as well as providing technical support, crop reports and resources to address seasonal issues.

  • Diverse diet boosts gut health
    Diverse diet boosts gut health
    Author: Mikayla Okladnikov, Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council, 2024-01-15T09:00:00+11:00

    Diet is a key influence in shaping the gut microbiome and associated health outcomes. While no specific diet or food improves gut health, increasing dietary fibre intake, predominantly found in vegetables, fruits, wholegrain bread and cereals, legumes, nuts and seeds, is one of the most effective ways to diversify the microbiome's composition and improve gut health.

  • Making on-farm biosecurity work for you
    Making on-farm biosecurity work for you
    Author: Kate Glastonbury, New South Wales Grains Biosecurity Officer, 2024-01-10T09:00:00+11:00

    The end of harvest is the ideal time for growers to review farm biosecurity plans to protect their business from the impact of new and harmful pests and diseases. There is a common misconception that implementing on-farm biosecurity is complicated and expensive; it does not have to be – it should just suit your purposes.

  • Surveillance – an essential component of grains biosecurity
    Surveillance – an essential component of grains biosecurity
    Author: Jim Moran, Victoria Grains Biosecurity Officer, 2024-01-09T09:00:00+11:00

    Australia has a comprehensive biosecurity system that undertakes risk-reducing activities through a continuum of pre-border, border and post-border activities. It prevents the entry, establishment and spread of new grain pests, which is vital in supporting the international competitiveness and ultimate profitability of the grains industry.

  • Whole grains for the whole family
    Whole grains for the whole family
    Author: By Toni Gam, Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council marketing and communications manager, 2023-09-25T09:00:00+10:00

    From supporting development in young children to reducing the risk of chronic diseases, wholegrains benefit the whole family. Wholegrains provide more than 26 powerful nutrients and compounds crucial for maintaining health at any age.

  • Recognise danger signs to protect crops and industry
    Recognise danger signs to protect crops and industry
    Author: Jeff Russell, WA Grains Biosecurity Officer, 2023-09-06T09:00:00+10:00

    The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry estimates that the top 40 exotic pests and diseases could cost the broadacre and horticulture crop industries up to $29.3 billion in losses and put jobs at risk. Learning how to recognise the signs of damaging pests and diseases is probably the most important tool in on-farm biosecurity practices and is crucial to protecting crops and Australia’s grains industry.

  • Wholegrains promote a healthier future
    Wholegrains promote a healthier future
    Author: By Toni Gam, Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council marketing and communications manager, 2023-08-31T09:00:00+10:00

    A major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and early mortality is a diet low in wholegrains. Despite the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommending the inclusion of four to six serves of grain foods daily, mainly from wholegrains, most Australians do not eat the recommended amount.

  • Staying ahead of canola blackleg
    Staying ahead of canola blackleg
    Author: Steve Marcroft and Angela Van de Wouw, Marcroft Grains Pathology, 2023-05-18T09:00:00+10:00

    Blackleg disease is constantly changing with respect to the effectiveness of genetic resistance and disease epidemiology – as well as through changes in stubble management

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