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Events, 03 Jul 2023Hundreds of grain growers expected at local research updates
Attracting hundreds of grain growers and agronomists seeking the latest scientific updates for their businesses, the final round of the 2023 Grains Research Updates for South Australia and Victoria are rolling out across July and August.
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Events, 30 Jun 2023Barley disease in the spotlight at high rainfall zone grower forum
An upcoming grower forum in Albany on July 26 will equip grain growers in Western Australia’s high rainfall zones.
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Events, 23 Jun 2023GRDC presents July/August Grains Research Updates
GRDC will present the latest in grains research at the GRU, taking place across Qld and NSW during July and August.
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Events, 13 Jun 2023Campbell Town to host grains research update
The GRDC Grains Research Update is expected to attract grain growers, agronomists, consultants and researchers from across the state to learn about and discuss the latest in grains research.
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Events, 05 Jun 2023SA grain growers to shape research investment
SA grain growers in the south-east of the state are invited to help direct how their levies should be invested in RD&E for the grains industry.
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Events, 02 Jun 2023Upcoming grower forums provide ‘front door’ to GRDC
Upcoming grower forums held across the grainbelt by the GRDC will offer growers a chance to raise local issues directly with GRDC.
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Events, 25 May 2023Harnessing the power of online learning: GRDC's Grains Research Updates for Growers and Agronomists
Realising the busy schedules of growers and agronomists, The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will again offer their popular Grains Research Updates straight to digital devices.
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Events, 16 May 2023Farm Business Updates help grain-growing businesses take-off
Learning how to manage risk from a former Royal Australian Navy helicopter pilot and calculating farm carbon are just two of the standout topics featured in the Farm Business Updates rolling out across Victoria’s Wimmera region and into South Australia next month.
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Events, 20 Mar 2023Wimmera growers to have a say on grains research investment
Wimmera grain growers have an opportunity to directly contribute ideas and raise local issues at upcoming forums to help the GRDC invest in locally relevant RD&E.
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Events, 09 Mar 2023Pilot sets course for farm business management
Two Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Farm Business Updates – Yarrawonga (21 Mar) and Elmore (22 Mar) – will cover topics including how to improve personal performance under pressure.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
Farming systems project to inform decision-making for southern growers
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is investing $7.6 million, with an additional $6.1...
New catalogue unlocks potential of Australian grains research data
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has launched the GRDC Data Catalogue, a pivotal...
WA grains extension and innovation recognised with GRDC awards
The GRDC Grains Research Update in Perth has recognized two outstanding contributors to the Western...
Communications expert and agronomist each win grains industry awards
Australian agricultural communicator Belinda Cay and agronomist Jana Dixon were celebrated with prestigious awards from...
Workshops to prepare for winter planting
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), in collaboration with AMPS Research, is hosting a...
SA grain growers to shape research investment
South Australian grain growers, particularly those in the Eyre Peninsula, are being called upon to...
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Agronomy
Agronomy
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...
2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders
Queensland grain growers have an opportunity to fine-tune varietal selection ahead of next year’s planting...
Liming and spading trial shows value of strategic tillage
Given the slow rate at which surface-applied lime moves into untilled soil, strategic tillage has...
Soil survey aims to help growers make informed decisions
The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry wants to target its investment to help...
Timely support for frost-risk regions
A suite of resources drawing on the knowledge of agronomists across the Mallee has been...
Technology offers real-time support during frost events
Alerts and step-by-step decision support are now available to help manage frost damage in real...
How well is fallow working to build profit across your farming system?
Waiting until there is a threshold of soil water before sowing is critical for maximising...
New guide on water use for dryland cropping
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has introduced 'Water Smart Farming', a comprehensive manual...
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
Weed control a key focus as new season gets underway
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the...
Season-ending rain complicates harvest across the country
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the...
On-farm storage essential for timely harvest
New storage complexes and nutrient management plans reflect how both farming innovation and wider industry...
Contractors put weather damage worries on the back foot
Jarrod Amery outlines the challenges and opportunities facing his farm business south of Forbes in...
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...
Strong yields open new chapters in cereal story
In his first year in the GRDC Hyper Yielding Crops program, sixth-generation Tasmanian beef producer...
Engagement in trials creates a cereal contender
Encouraged by a record-breaking wheat yield achieved as part of the 2022 GRDC Hyper Yielding...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Why GRDC invested in the Herbicide Innovation Partnership in 2015
Australian grain growers face a significant challenge, with weeds causing an estimated annual loss of...
Lessons for navigating resistance storms
The annual Crop Protection Forum, convened by the Australian Herbicide Research Initiative, is a key...
High mouse activity reported in several regions vigilance advised
The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are urging...
Managing canola pests using beneficial insects, spiders and mites
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is spearheading two innovative research projects, led by...
Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by increased virulence
BGYR (barley grass stripe [yellow] rust), was first detected in Australia in 1998, predominantly affecting...
Preserving our fungicides
Successful stewardship is the key to prolonging the longevity of fungicides and requires collaboration, engagement...
Updated resource for growers to enhance – not hinder – beneficial insects
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), in collaboration with Cesar Australia and the University...
Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing
To minimise the risk of plant pathogens and pests spreading through the transportation of seed,...
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
Australia’s wheat productivity ranks highest globally
A benchmarking study has found Australia has experienced the highest growth in wheat productivity globally...
Study reveals essential ingredients for hyper-yielding wheat
GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Crops research has confirmed the varieties, nutrition and fungicide treatments required for...
On-farm trials key to growing mungbean production
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has initiated a $3.6 million project aimed at...
Trials help faba beans build promise in HRZ
Faba bean trials over several years are looking at integrated disease management and optimal nutrition...
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...
Expanded market options for better sorghum
A sorghum breeding program to improve grain quality alongside a project to explore end-uses for...
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
New SPAA manual brings grower insight to precision ag
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA)...
Flying fungicide? Drones could rescue bogged paddocks
Without a spray, Paul McGorman’s faba beans did not stand a chance in a very...
Researchers gain access to genetic resources to speed up oat, lupin breeding
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Traitomic, a...
Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat
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...
Paddock drainage trials show promising results
GRDC investments, South Coast NRM and Stirlings to Coast Farmers are exploring the potential return...
GRDC invests in integrated solutions to tackle weed challenges
In the third part of a series, GroundCover magazine takes a continued look at the...
Why it is important for GRDC to invest in discovery
In the second part of a series, GroundCover magazine takes a continued look at the...
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Farm business
Farm business
‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen
Part of the RiskWi$e initiative, the Fast Graphs for Slow Thinking tool is helping growers...
Help never far away in the wide-ranging agronomy network
Maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal lives is essential for career longevity and...
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...
Opt for gas-tight storage to safeguard your grain
Thanks to GRDC’s investment in the 1800 WEEVIL hotline, growers have a national team of...
Stored grain expert calls time on much-admired career
After a quarter of a century in stored grain research and extension, Philip Burrill is...