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Events, 08 Nov 2021Theodore, Rolleston grains forums outline growth opportunities
GRDC is hosting Grains Research Updates at Theodore and Rolleston on November 17 and 18 respectively.
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Events, 01 Sep 2021Correct harvester set-up yields results: GRDC workshops
Forums had been developed in response to industry concerns, to reduce losses and streamline operations at harvest.
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Events, 25 Aug 2021AgSkilled 2.0 drives training needs for ag sector this harvest
The truck driver training and licencing courses will include competency-based assessment and licencing skillsets for heavy rigid (HR), heavy combination (HC) and multi-combination (MC) licences.
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Events, 12 Aug 20212021 fungicide resistance webinar
A webinar delivered by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network will be streamed in each region from Monday 16 August.
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Events, 16 Jul 2021Register now for WeedSmart Week 2021 in Esperance
The three-day event will start with a practical information forum, followed by two days of farm visits, where growers can see different approaches to weed management.
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Events, 08 Jul 2021Esperance port zone growers to hear latest R&D outcomes
A Grains Research Update will be held at the Esperance Civic Centre on Friday 6 August. Growers will hear the latest research to guide on-farm decision making.
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Events, 26 Jun 2021Time to diarise WA GRDC Grower Forum dates
Growers and grains industry stakeholders are invited to share their research, development and extension needs and priorities at upcoming events being held across WA’s grainbelt.
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Events, 03 Jun 2021Insect identification and management workshops
A series of workshops designed to assist early career agronomists and growers in the grains sector make informed insect identification and management decisions will be run in Queensland in June and July.
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Events, 26 May 2021On-farm gains the focus of GRDC Updates
Industry experts will present the latest farm-ready research and share how it could fit within northern grain growing systems at GRDC's Updates.
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Events, 17 May 2021Get the good oil on sunflowers at GRDC workshops
GRDC and the Australian Sunflower Association will run workshops in Pittsworth and Gunnedah to share the latest research with growers and advisers.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
Avoid complacency with FAW resistance
FAW, a serious pest of cereals and pulses, was discovered in Australia in February 2020...
New research shows wheat falling number may improve after storage
The research explored the possibility of falling number test results improving due to grain being...
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...
“Biggest event in WA grains industry” set to return in February
Next year’s event will be held on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 February and will...
GRDC National Grower Network forums back in session
Forums will take place in Emu Point, Dunsborough and Cervantes on January 13, 14 and...
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
Faba bean data reduces canola area
Long-term farming systems trial results and the outcomes of a benchmarking study have given Paul...
NVT data assists crop and variety decisions
For almost two decades, National Variety Trials have been taking place across the country, providing...
Human endeavour versus soil constraints
Australian grain growers have a long history of innovation, adapting to challenging, changing climates with...
‘Moonshot’ investment tracks soil amelioration over time and space
Groundbreaking research in soil profile re-engineering, supported by GRDC and WA DPIRD, aims to tackle...
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
Managed challenges helps season 2024 to a solid finish
Grain growers from across Australia report on how the season is progressing as they gear...
Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest
Growers across Australia report on how the season is shaping up in this fourth instalment...
Lessons aplenty in levelling
The benefits of levelling melon holes were discussed when the Yarrie Lake Landcare Group travelled...
Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season
Mungbeans have been exceptional this season for south-eastern Queensland growers Peter and Kylie Bach, with...
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
Continuous cropping raises the bar for smart weed control
Lower Eyre Peninsula grain grower Jordan Wilksch uses the WeedSmart Big 6 practical strategies, such...
Four-step guide to optimal spray application
WeedSmart Week 2024 on the Eyre Peninsula highlighted four key steps in best-practice herbicide use...
The pest control balancing act
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now...
Invasive pest study points to improved biosecurity responses
A detailed genomic analysis of fall armyworm (FAW) has shattered assumptions about how economically important...
Early detections point to challenging year for stripe rust if favourable weather conditions persist
Australian wheat producers face significant challenges from stripe rust every season. Detections of stripe rust...
Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management
In wet spring conditions, western Victorian growers cannot be complacent about managing Sclerotinia in canola
Do not let this stink bug hitch a ride
Not present in Australia, the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys), poses a significant...
Farm biosecurity needs vigilance
Taking steps to understand, prevent, and deal with pests, weeds and diseases is crucial for...
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
Cereal frontiers targeted in lower rainfall areas
New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential...
Photosynthesis the key to new heat-tolerant crops
The ability to mass screen wheat for differences in photosynthesis efficiency at high temperatures is...
National initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses
The National Nitrogen Fixation Project will develop superior nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and...
A new framework for chickpea heat tolerance
Chickpea is Australia’s most significant pulse crop but faces considerable challenges for future expansion. High...
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
The future is here – automated drone docks coming to a farm near you
A new kind of drone operator licence called BVLOS – Beyond Visual Line of Sight...
Researcher on a machinery mission to re-engineer soils
Dr Gaus Azam’s groundbreaking research on soil re-engineering in Western Australia, supported by GRDC in...
First GM food crop listed
A canola variety modified to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate has been placed on the Office...
Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops
CCDM researchers have unravelled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading...
Fostering high-impact innovation in heat tolerance
GRDC has long maintained an extensive investment portfolio looking to improve the heat tolerance of...
Modelling to help manage temperature stress
The ability to zone paddocks relative to susceptibility to heat and frost damage is under...
Getting deep and meaningful with canola and wheat
CSIRO research supported by GRDC is looking at deep sowing canola and long coleoptile wheat...
Australian barley mission to China builds on mutual value
Technical seminars on Australian barley led to some of the most engaged audiences the Australian...
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Farm business
Farm business
RiskWi$e headed west to talk through results and goals
The RiskWi$e team travelled to Western Australia in July, bringing together grower groups and researchers...
From desktop planning to paddock action
An interactive web application that allows growers to virtually test and optimise operational plans is...
Ten tips to reduce the risk of harvester fires this season
Recent GRDC Harvester Set-up Workshops run across Australia’s grain growing regions have highlighted the importance...
Selecting grain protectants this harvest
GRDC's latest cereal protectants offer enhanced pest management. Key for growers: rotating Spinosad, Deltamethrin, Fenitrothion,...
Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check
GRDC Grain Storage Extension team project lead Chris Warrick said the biggest challenge of storing...
Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain
Ongoing research highlights the growing challenge of managing stored grain pests due to increasing insect...