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

Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs

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

2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide to inform growers' variety decisions

The 2020 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide is now available to support growers with their...

Protein maps help define nitrogen needs

A New South Wales grain growing family is using wheat grain protein maps to indicate...

Soil testing guides optimal crop nutrition and stubble production to reduce erosion risks

Agronomists in the South Australian and Victorian Mallee say that using soil testing to optimise...

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...

Strategic approaches to managing frost risk and impact

GRDC frost workshops to be held in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will cover all...

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

‘Lucky’ Phil urges powerline safety

Queensland grower Phillip Crocker has implemented measures to improve electric powerline safety following a spate...

Harnessing rainfall a key goal for growers

Each year, GroundCover follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the...

Harvest gains through online networking

@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to...

Confidence in cropping future after two decades of weed management

A 20-year paddock survey has highlighted the changing weed management practices of growers in WA’s...

Confidence secures role for pulse

Lentils are not as difficult to grow as they sound – that is the major...

Grower groups prove a valuable learning curve

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

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Glyphosate-resistant capeweed detected in WA

Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative (AHRI), Research Associate Yaseen Kahlil says they have detected the world’s...

Researchers find key herbicide resistance gene

Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative scientists have identified one of the genes that enables annual ryegrass...

Residual food reduction needed so mice take the bait

With concern about mice across the country, experts warn that residual food must be minimised...

Differences in insecticide sensitivity shown in fall armyworm

New research indicates there are variable levels of sensitivity to some insecticides between populations of...

Green bridge management a key for farm biosecurity

There are many good reasons for controlling the green bridge between crops, including preventing the...

Crop disease surveillance continues despite COVID-19

Large numbers of Queensland crops were surveyed and diseases processed in 2019-20, despite travel restrictions...

Grains industry must be aware of markets changing chemical residue limits

Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.

Future of herbicide use in the spotlight

Consultant Mark Congreve spoke about the future of chemical use at summer grains event.

Remembering the ‘Maharaja of wheat’

It was with great sadness that all those involved in the industry learned of the...

Surveys measure the disease challenge

Crop surveys enable the early detection of diseases in commercial crops and ensure that timely...

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Grain storage +

Grain storage

Management Economics

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...

To seal or not to seal

The aim and sole purpose of sealable silos is to ensure that successful fumigations to...

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

Trials to dive deep into moisture-seeking wheats

The development of ‘long coleoptile’ genetics that allows wheat to access moisture deep in the...

Moves to secure oats’ food status

A GRDC-supported project aims to improve oat agronomy and evaluate domestically and internationally sourced germplasm....

New chickpea offers regional balance

The first variety released by the new chickpea breeding initiative encompasses what a joint $30...

Mungbeans move to end point royalty system

An end point royalty collection for mungbeans will start from October 1.

Weigh up cover risks

Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.

Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop

Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.

‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield

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

Read up on golden rules for growing canola

Grain growers in WA's low rainfall zone have access to a new publication to assist...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Precision planting study yields encouraging results

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

How to minimise wind erosion after soil amelioration

Severe wind events in the Western Australian grainbelt in 2020, especially in May, demonstrated that...

Drought-tolerant wheat genetics imminent

Novel genetics have been identified that help wheat maintain grain number and grain size under...

SNB resistance a case study in genetic fluidity

Advanced analysis is helping to deploy newly discovered disease resistance genes against Septoria nodorum blotch...

Whole-of-agriculture approach to new climate forecasting

Australian rural industries are collaborating with the Bureau of Meteorology to develop five new forecast...

New tool aligns climate models with on-farm decision making

The AgScore project puts different seasonal climate systems under the microscope to better understand which...

Hope springs from Artesian knowledge pipeline

GRDC's GrainInnovate Fund has seen a big jump in the number of start-up businesses in...

Breakfast cereals reflect global trends

Research by the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council has highlighted some key areas of innovation...

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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...

Machinery decisions start with the maths

A simple Excel spreadsheet is a useful tool to calculate the return on assets before...

Survey sheds light on machinery costs

A national survey has shed light on how much money growers spend on machinery-related expenses

Lessons awaken students’ interest in grains

Online lessons have been developed to engage school students with the Australian grains industry

Trainee program future-proofing grains science

An on-the-job training initiative is helping to upskill early career scientists in grains research

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Northern

Probe guides soil water estimates and urea decisions

21 Apr 2021

Having data on available soil moisture has helped to guide for topdressing decisions.

‘Lucky’ Phil urges powerline safety

‘Lucky’ Phil urges powerline safety

13 Apr 2021

Harnessing rainfall a key goal for growers

Harnessing rainfall a key goal for growers

07 Apr 2021

Level-headed advice for improved water management

Level-headed advice for improved water management

09 Feb 2021

Paddocks landscaped to improve water management

Paddocks landscaped to improve water management

08 Feb 2021

Western

Harvest gains through online networking

05 Aug 2020

@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest...

Confidence in cropping future after two decades of weed management

Confidence in cropping future after two decades...

27 Jul 2020

Groundbreaking weeds study highlights changing farming practices

Groundbreaking weeds study highlights changing farming practices

26 Jul 2020

Serradella provides protein kick to wheat crops in WA

Serradella provides protein kick to wheat crops...

11 May 2020

Pasture legumes offer protein boost for subsequent cereals

Pasture legumes offer protein boost for subsequent...

06 May 2020

Southern

Confidence secures role for pulse

10 Apr 2021

Lentils are not as difficult to grow as they sound – that is the major lesson Brad Dennis says he...

Grower groups prove a valuable learning curve

Grower groups prove a valuable learning curve

09 Apr 2021

Fire adversity turned to opportunity

Fire adversity turned to opportunity

06 Apr 2021

The road trip that delivered feats of clay

The road trip that delivered feats of...

30 Mar 2021

Tackling acidity becomes a mine field for SA family

Tackling acidity becomes a mine field for...

22 Mar 2021