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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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Events, 15 Feb 2023GRDC updates deliver research to growers’ doorsteps
The latest grains research and innovation relevant to Western Australia’s growing regions will be showcased for growers at the upcoming Regional Grains Research Updates.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
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
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
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...
Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard
Ben Findlay’s farm near Weatherboard, Victoria, utilises ungrazed winter canola, specifically the hybrid RGT Nizza...
Growers networking to master faba beans
Faba bean growers are tapping the experience of researchers, agronomists and fellow growers to improve...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
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
$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
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
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...
Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain
Ongoing research highlights the growing challenge of managing stored grain pests due to increasing insect...
The science of cool
New research shows that grain type, depth and the way it settles in a silo...