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Agronomy

National variety trials Soil and nutrition Frost management Water resources Spray drift

NVT standard to bring confidence and clarity

The National Variety Trials (NVT) has created a new standard for reporting results.

Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs

Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available

Ripping duplex soils may reduce waterlogging

Evidence from trials and growers suggests ripping non-dispersive duplex soils can help reduce waterlogging.

Call to redefine soil constraints

Referring to physically dispersive soils as sodic soils is leading to ineffective and uneconomical testing...

Paddock maps track Jack Frost

A new model-based system developed by CSIRO researchers enables growers to map frost movement over...

Oats to be supercharged as GRDC ups the ante

As Gary Lang’s highest profit earner and with reasonable frost resistance, oats have become a...

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre helps boost grain sector value

Local croppers deliver quality grain to global markets despite facing climatic extremes.

Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season

Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.

Check suitability of spray water in north

Calls to test water quality before using it for application of herbicides and pesticides.

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Grower stories +

Grower stories

Northern Western Southern

Multi-skilled team gets the edge on climate

A mix of tertiary qualifications and off-farm experience together with the latest crop genetics and...

Peanut breeding stalwart heads to the mountains

After 35 years in peanut breeding, Dr Graeme Wright looks back at career highlights as...

Grower driven to search for new wheat genetics

Dealing with persistent changes in rainfall pattern, farming near Southern Cross in Western Australia, Callum...

Retained lupin seed germination puzzle

Lupin seed integrity can play a significant role in germination and although research has eliminated...

Hay enterprise underpins crop expansion

A sophisticated export hay enterprise has provided a profitable, low-risk foundation for a South Australian...

Hay enterprise provides risk buffer for crops

Flohr and Co – a farming partnership between Lou Flohr and Andy Hunt, and Lou’s...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Researchers refine tactics to slow feathertop Rhodes grass spread

Feathertop Rhodes grass seeds are 10 times lighter than annual ryegrass seeds, which explains why...

Brome grass control takes persistence

Ideal growing conditions could lead to a large brome grass outbreak in Western Australia this...

WA growers urged to check crops for mouse damage

WA growers are being urged to walk paddocks to check for mouse activity and crop...

Exotic pest a ‘miner’ issue for the grains industry?

Serpentine leafminers are a serious threat to crops that rely on the visual appearance of...

What happens when an exotic pest arrives in Australia?

When a new pest or disease is first detected in Australia, a decision must be...

Course offers free training

The ‘Growers – Pest Reporting and Responses’ course is the ideal starting point for grain...

Partnership targets next-generation herbicides

The Herbicide Innovation Partnership, which is an initiative of GRDC and the crop science division...

New herbicide classification system

Australia’s approach to herbicide mode of action (MOA) classification is being updated to align with...

Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA

Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the...

Workshops to offer insights into soil-borne diseases

Soil-borne diseases are a significant constraint to farm profitability in Australia costing wheat growers alone...

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Grain storage +

Grain storage

Management Economics

Workshop: Handling high moisture sorghum at harvest

Growers with high moisture sorghum are encouraged to start harvest with a clear strategy in...

Don’t omit ladders when ordering new grain storage infrastructure

Grain growers are encouraged to have ladders meeting Australian standards in order to safely conduct...

Good grain storage management helps growers grab market opportunities

Grain storage moves beyond feed and seed to offer options for better selling strategies.

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Crops +

Crops

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

Unending innovation drives cropping progress

GRDC is driving research to deliver innovative new crop traits and information for growers to...

Ground-truthing long coleoptile wheats

Long coleoptile wheats are being regionally tested to provide agronomic and farming systems guidelines for...

Southern push into summer legumes

Alternative legume options are opening the door to summer cropping in southern farming systems.

Chemical residue adds layer of complexity to legume production

The GRDC Southern Pulse Extension project was established to help growers maximise income from pulses....

Radical rethink of sorghum cold tolerance

Heat and water stresses are driving a rethink on traditional sowing times for sorghum which...

Statistics help decipher ‘noisy’ agronomic trials

A game changing statistical model is under development to tease out the influence that different...

Risks and rewards of very early sown canola

Changing cropping practices and more unpredictable breaks are driving an interest in very early sown...

‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield

From a dustbowl paddock to a world record, this high-yielding dual-purpose canola crop is testament...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Workshops help growers begin PA journey

Knowing where to start is often the hardest part for those considering precision agriculture, which...

Precision planting study yields encouraging results

A three-year research project has been exploring the potential benefits of using precision planters in...

Barley breeding lines gain crown rot resistance

Three different sources of resistance to crown rot have been combined in barley elite lines...

Reduced lodging risks in high-yielding wheats on the horizon

A root trait has been identified that can help northern wheat varieties reduce lodging risks...

Putting a value on paddock drainage

GRDC has initiated new sub-surface drainage investments in WA to help growers manage the effects...

Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence

Comparative report cards for international climate models will provide agriculturally relevant comparisons of their effectiveness...

Record harvest recorded as GM crops roll out

After the lifting of a moratorium in place for the past 16 years, the first...

GRDC Panel tour to focus on Central Queensland

Central Queensland will be the focus of attention for the GRDC Northern Region Panel later...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Grower groups Business management Learning and development

Western GRDC Grower Network News

The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for...

Have a say in grains research through Grower Network

Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to...

Above-average harvest a chance to reset business goals

Above-average incomes from the record 2020 harvest have provided an excellent opportunity for growers to...

Changing supplier logistics puts pressure on crop input planning

With international trade disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the supply of crop inputs in...

Register now for WeedSmart Week 2021 in Esperance

The three-day event will start with a practical information forum, followed by two days of...

Time to diarise WA GRDC Grower Forum dates

Growers and grains industry stakeholders are invited to share their research, development and extension needs...

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Northern

Multi-skilled team gets the edge on climate

03 Aug 2021

A mix of tertiary qualifications and off-farm experience together with the latest crop genetics and precision planting techniques are being...

Peanut breeding stalwart heads to the mountains

Peanut breeding stalwart heads to the mountains...

20 Jul 2021

Peanut breeding enters new era

Peanut breeding enters new era

19 Jul 2021

Lesson learned as soil tests beat costly assumptions

Lesson learned as soil tests beat costly...

05 Jul 2021

Weed biology provides control pointers

Weed biology provides control pointers

25 May 2021

Western

Grower driven to search for new wheat genetics

27 Jul 2021

Dealing with persistent changes in rainfall pattern, farming near Southern Cross in Western Australia, Callum Wesley has taken the challenge...

Retained lupin seed germination puzzle

Retained lupin seed germination puzzle

17 Jul 2021

New seeding approach helps to optimise establishment in WA’s shorter seeding windows

New seeding approach helps to optimise establishment...

21 May 2021

Crop establishment: A key focus for Cuballing farmer, Shaun Wittwer

Crop establishment: A key focus for Cuballing...

20 May 2021

New residue management practice delivers

New residue management practice delivers

15 May 2021

Southern

Hay enterprise underpins crop expansion

22 Jun 2021

A sophisticated export hay enterprise has provided a profitable, low-risk foundation for a South Australian family’s cropping expansion at Lameroo...

Hay enterprise provides risk buffer for crops

Hay enterprise provides risk buffer for crops

15 Jun 2021

Dodging frost a numbers game

Dodging frost a numbers game

07 Jun 2021

New equipment improves crop establishment for Crystal Brook grower

New equipment improves crop establishment for Crystal...

20 May 2021

Crop establishment learnings from the Wimmera

Crop establishment learnings from the Wimmera

20 May 2021