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Events, 12 Apr 2024
Optimistic outlook on more profitable, sustainable pathway
Opening the Adelaide Grains Research Update, GRDC managing director Nigel Hart outlined the organisation’s key investment areas aimed at ensuring Australian growers continue to improve profitability and sustainability. These investments are worth close to $230 million this year, covering issues both on-farm and off.
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Events, 26 Mar 2024
Workshops to prepare for winter planting
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), in collaboration with AMPS Research, is hosting a series of four free on-farm Winter Planter Setup Workshops in April for growers and advisers in north-west NSW and southern Queensland. Aimed at maximizing the efficiency of the upcoming winter planting season, these workshops will offer invaluable insights into equipment calibration, crop establishment, and planting strategies. Participants will benefit from the expertise of presenters from AMPS Research, AgriPath, NSW Farmers, WeedSmart, Pulse Australia Agronomy, and representatives from planter bar and air cart businesses. Matt Gardner of AMPS Research highlights the workshops as a prime opportunity for practical, hands-on learning to enhance planting operations. Echoing the success of previous harvester setup workshops, GRDC's Bob Ford emphasizes the workshops' focus on winter planting, offering attendees the chance to engage with independent and industry experts on planter bar and air cart setup. This initiative underscores GRDC's commitment to providing growers and agronomists with the tools and knowledge necessary for improving planting efficiency and crop yields.
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Events, 15 Mar 2024
SA grain growers to shape research investment
South Australian grain growers, particularly those in the Eyre Peninsula, are being called upon to participate in a series of National Grower Network (NGN) forums organized by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) this March. Scheduled to take place in Ceduna, Wirrulla, Port Kenny, and Wangary, these forums offer a vital platform for growers to influence the direction of research, development, and extension (RD&E) investments by sharing their on-farm experiences and identifying regional challenges. Eyre Peninsula advisor and GRDC Southern Panel member, Andrew Ware, emphasized the forums as a direct channel for growers to communicate their RD&E needs, highlighting current regional concerns such as managing calcareous soils and saline seeps. The GRDC is keen on generating insightful discussions and uncovering new investment ideas tailored to the unique conditions of the Eyre Peninsula. With presentations from experts on locally relevant issues, the forums aim to foster an environment of collaboration and innovation. GRDC grower relations managers, Rebekah Starick and Ruth Peek, will lead the events, ensuring a structured yet open dialogue. Registration is mandatory for logistical purposes, including refreshments and meals, underscoring the GRDC's commitment to facilitating meaningful engagement with the grains community.
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Events, 09 Feb 2024
Grower panels a drawcard at regional Grains Research Updates
The western regional series follows the two-day Grains Research Update to be held in Perth on 26 and 27 February.
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Events, 05 Feb 2024
Grains careers in focus at GRDC Updates panel
The upcoming Grains Research Update in Perth, hosted by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) on February 26 and 27, will shine a light on career opportunities within the Western Australian grains industry, specifically targeting tertiary agricultural students. This premier event, set at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, introduces a novel session for 2024 focusing on industry careers, featuring speakers such as the Hon. Jackie Jarvis, MLC Minister for Agriculture and Food, and GRDC Managing Director Nigel Hart. This initiative, supported by the Mt Burdett Foundation, will sponsor up to 100 students to attend the event free of charge, fostering engagement with industry leaders and highlighting pathways to success in the sector.
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Events, 31 Jan 2024
GRDC Northern Grains Research Update Series 2024
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has unveiled the program for its 2024 northern series of GRDC Grains Research Updates, set to take place in Wagga Wagga, Corowa, Baradine, Dubbo, Goondiwindi, and Burren Junction throughout February and March. Emphasized by GRDC Northern Panel Chair Arthur Gearon as essential for growers and advisers, these events offer unparalleled networking opportunities and the latest insights from pivotal grains research projects. Tailored to address the unique needs of each region, the Updates will focus on two primary themes: technology and sustainability.
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Events, 25 Jan 2024
Stellar speaker line-up for Perth Grains Research Update
Western Australia's 2024 premier grains event, headlined by the critical issue of global grain market security, is set to feature a notable keynote address by Dennis Richardson, former director general of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) and Australian ambassador to the United States. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is hosting this annual Grains Research Update on February 26 and 27 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. GRDC Chair John Woods will inaugurate the event, which will showcase cutting-edge grains research, development, technology, and management practices. Adding to the event's impressive line-up is Simon Kuestenmacher, a renowned demographer and data expert, who will discuss the impact of Australia’s changing demographics on grain demand. Kuestenmacher is a respected media commentator and influencer in the field of data, with a significant monthly social media reach. Another highlight of the event is the presentation by Ponsi Trivisvavet, CEO and Director at Inari, focusing on new technology for accelerating plant breeding. This event is poised to provide valuable insights and discussions on the future of the grains industry, addressing both market security and technological advancements.
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Events, 08 Jan 2024
South Australia to host leading Grains Research Update event
Adelaide will be the focal point for the grains industry, hosting the GRDC Grains Research Update. This premier event, the first Grains Research Update of 2024 by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), is a vital platform for hundreds of grains researchers, advisers, consultants, and growers. The Update, scheduled for February 6 and 7, aims to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical application in the grains industry, fostering knowledge sharing and innovation adoption. GRDC Southern Panel Chair Andrew Russell emphasizes the importance of these Updates in facilitating discussions on the latest seasonal experiences, management successes and challenges, and emerging agricultural issues.
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Events, 12 Dec 2023
Lessons learned aplenty from hyper-yielding crops trials
At a field day in October, growers, researchers and advisers shared what they had learned from the NSW GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops trials
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Events, 11 Dec 2023
International researchers see a golden future for canola
Researchers from across the globe gathered in Sydney recently to share opportunities and challenges facing the canola industry