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GRDC launches $47M weed management initiative for growers

A new $47 million weed management investment led by the Grains Research and Development Corporation...

Early alert system for crop disease infection

In an Australian first, grain growers now have access to accurate, localised data to improve...

Victorian agronomist and scientist each win grains award

Agricultural consultant Cam Nicholson and research scientist Dr Audrey Delahunty each received awards this week...

Western Seed of Light, Emerging Leader announced at GRDC Update

An entomologist based in Western Australia’s great southern region and a research agronomist leading work...

GRDC regional Updates to kick off in Cunderdin

Western Australian grain growers can learn about the latest research and innovations relevant to their...

Grains careers back on GRDC Update agenda

A popular session on career opportunities in Western Australia’s grains industry returns to the Grains...

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

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

Impact of NVT extends beyond variety selection

The National Variety Trials (NVT) system adds value to the agricultural research pipeline in ways...

Celebrating 20 years of GRDC’s National Variety Trials

Established by GRDC in 2005, NVT has evolved into the largest coordinated variety trial network...

Advancing cereal yield frontiers

GRDC is investing in research to identify agronomic tactics to help growers achieve yield potential,...

Responsive practices drive sustainability

Resilient farming businesses require holistic thinking, as the Pechs from the Great Southern region of...

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...

To plant, or not, on late summer rain?

Higher returns are possible from a farming system that can flexibly optimise sowing opportunities throughout...

Managing waterlogging is a long road travelled

Working with South Coast NRM on a GRDC-supported National Grower Network project, the Marold family...

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

National Northern Western Southern

NVT reflect a ‘team Australia’ approach

For two decades, trial service providers have created the region-specific data on crop performance needed...

Managed challenges helps season 2024 to a solid finish

Grain growers from across Australia report on how the season is progressing as they gear...

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...

On-farm advocacy prompts national project

Trials testing long coleoptile wheat have had an unexpected benefit, showing that deep sowing can...

Growing the scope of oats

The scope for oats is growing not only with developing health-conscious markets but also in...

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

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Feathertop Rhodes grass marches south

Southern grain growers are advised to adopt a zero-tolerance strategy against feathertop Rhodes grass. Previously...

Continuous cropping raises the bar for smart weed control

Lower Eyre Peninsula grain grower Jordan Wilksch uses the WeedSmart Big 6 practical strategies, such...

Multidisciplinary team tackles lime-loving snails

Snails are a persistent pest for grain growers in Western Australia's Albany and Esperance Port...

The pest control balancing act

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now...

App helps mungbean growers manage powdery mildew

The PowderyMildewMBM app has been helping mungbean growers across Queensland and New South Wales better...

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...

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

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

High-yielding wheat varieties draw interest

In south-west New South Wales, the irrigated Mayrung National Variety Trials near Blighty attracted plenty...

Cereal frontiers targeted in lower rainfall areas

New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential...

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

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Robot sprayer proving its worth as a tireless worker

Charlie and Elsie Buchanan are using an autonomous SwarmBot to tackle weeds on their large...

Wheat research in safe hands

The Third International Wheat Congress was held in Perth in September 2024. Held every two...

Drought-tolerant crop research

A canola variety modified to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate has been placed on the Office...

The quest for sorghum that will not buckle under pressure

Improved lodging resistance in sorghum is crucial for increasing crop yield potential. The Grains Research...

Grains steps up preparations for GHG monitoring

With the grains industry, like agriculture more broadly, facing increasing pressure to know its carbon...

Fostering high-impact innovation in heat tolerance

GRDC has long maintained an extensive investment portfolio looking to improve the heat tolerance of...

Vale Peter Nelson – Lupin reputation owes much to Mr Lupin

Leading Western Australian lupin research and extension agronomist Peter Nelson died on November 6, 2024,...

Performance and quality bind WA wheat to the udon trade

The latest AEGIC information tour to Japan reinforced the Australian industry’s commitment to performance and...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Business management Harvest Grain Storage

Building resilience in a mixed farming business

As we confront changes in climate, resilience of production systems and farm businesses is becoming...

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...

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...

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National

NVT reflect a ‘team Australia’ approach

11 Feb 2025

For two decades, trial service providers have created the region-specific data on crop performance needed to power the NVT, allowing...

Managed challenges helps season 2024 to a solid finish

Managed challenges helps season 2024 to a...

22 Dec 2024

Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest

Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest

01 Nov 2024

Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making

Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for...

20 Aug 2024

Sporadic rain starts this winter season

Sporadic rain starts this winter season

03 Jul 2024

Northern

Lessons aplenty in levelling

16 Dec 2024

The benefits of levelling melon holes were discussed when the Yarrie Lake Landcare Group travelled to Goondiwindi to see how...

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

28 Jun 2024

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

20 Mar 2024

Contractors put weather damage worries on the back foot

Contractors put weather damage worries on the...

28 Feb 2024

Agronomy benchmarking program builds confidence to boost nitrogen inputs

Agronomy benchmarking program builds confidence to boost...

22 Feb 2024

Western

On-farm advocacy prompts national project

30 Jan 2025

Trials testing long coleoptile wheat have had an unexpected benefit, showing that deep sowing can work with conventional varieties too....

Growing the scope of oats

Growing the scope of oats

05 May 2024

‘Legume leader’ set to share 40 years of lupin experience

‘Legume leader’ set to share 40 years...

10 Apr 2024

Writing the rule book for canola establishment

Writing the rule book for canola establishment

24 Jan 2024

Tammin grower demonstrates benefit of peer learning

Tammin grower demonstrates benefit of peer learning

28 Nov 2023

Southern

Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard

07 Oct 2024

Ben Findlay’s farm near Weatherboard, Victoria, utilises ungrazed winter canola, specifically the hybrid RGT Nizza CL because its flowering window...

Growers networking to master faba beans

Growers networking to master faba beans

19 Aug 2024

For the love of corn: driving innovation and precision cropping

For the love of corn: driving innovation...

29 May 2024

Testing time for maize fertilisers to optimise yields

Testing time for maize fertilisers to optimise...

28 May 2024

Strong yields open new chapters in cereal story

Strong yields open new chapters in cereal...

01 Apr 2024