Issue 174, January-February 2025
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National survey shows glyphosate resistance is on the rise
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 08 Mar 2025The latest Australia-wide survey of weeds has painted a concerning picture about increased herbicide resistance among weeds, particularly annual ryegrass
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Plant-based snacks
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 07 Mar 2025The Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) conducted an extensive audit of plant-based snacks in May 2024. It analysed nearly 700 products from supermarkets in New South Wales.
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New project aims to feed the hungry plant-protein market
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 06 Mar 2025A new $13.6 million research project aims to capitalise on the growing plant-based protein market by ensuring Australian pulse varieties are differentiated from competitors and meet market requirements for quality, nutrition and function.
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Making sense of the weather
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 05 Mar 2025Recent investments by GRDC in enhanced seasonal forecast information have resulted in a productivity boost for growers in the southern region and southern New South Wales.
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Glyphosate alternatives investigated to combat problem weeds
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 04 Mar 2025Grain growers in northern NSW and southern Queensland have identified priorities that are being addressed in a new two-year project tackling weed control and herbicide resistance. Weeds include feathertop Rhodes grass, barnyard grass, fleabane and sow thistle.
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Vale Alan Robson – a champion for agricultural science
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 03 Mar 2025Alan Robson, foundation director of the Cooperative Research Centre for Legumes in Mediterranean Agriculture, has died aged 79.
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Advancing cereal yield frontiers
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 28 Feb 2025GRDC is investing in research to identify agronomic tactics to help growers achieve yield potential, setting new benchmarks for wheat (17.3t/ha), barley (13.7t/ha) and canola (6.5t/ha)
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Building resilience in a mixed farming business
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 27 Feb 2025As we confront changes in climate, resilience of production systems and farm businesses is becoming imperative. A case study of a Great Southern mixed farming business in Western Australia illustrates some of the components of a resilient production and business that can be considered.
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Responsive practices drive sustainability
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 26 Feb 2025Resilient farming businesses require holistic thinking, as the Pechs from the Great Southern region of Western Australia can attest to. Combining diverse income streams, harnessing responsive practices and accessing experts on facets of their business is key.
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Vale Peter Nelson – Lupin reputation owes much to Mr Lupin
Issue 174, January-February 2025 - 25 Feb 2025Leading Western Australian lupin research and extension agronomist Peter Nelson died on November 6, 2024, aged 87.