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Northern, 09 Feb 2021

Level-headed advice for improved water management

A decades-long journey to integrated weed management has broadened to a water management plan, repairing and preventing erosion and levelling melon holes.

Northern, 08 Feb 2021

Paddocks landscaped to improve water management

The Hamiltons are using the dry summer months to continue repairing gully erosion on steeper country while building contour banks to prevent future damage.

Northern, 21 Dec 2020

Playing the waiting game on fall armyworm

With maize, fall armyworm’s preferred food source, being harvested, many are now wondering – what will this invasive pest target next?

Northern, 18 Nov 2020

Chickpea harvest losses reduced with a little air

Modifying headers to include air assist can reduce chickpea harvest losses by up to 90kg/ha in low-yielding seasons

Northern, 08 Oct 2020

Herbicide tolerant soybeans released

Three new herbicide-tolerant soybean varieties have been launched that widen the crops’ growing range.

Northern, 03 Oct 2020

Increase in PAW dramatically increases yields

Cover cropping can dramatically increase the following crop’s yield, support plant-available water (PAW) and increase net PAW accumulation

Northern, 01 Oct 2020

Turning water into grain – lesson from Texas

Central Queensland growers Luke and Sophie Bradley are used to “turning over” some grain, despite the dry conditions.

Northern, 30 Sep 2020

Knowledge door opens on a slice of cake

Water variability led this Central Queensland grower to explore how precision agriculture can help tailor management strategies to suit different areas

Northern, 23 Sep 2020

Chickpeas’ chilling tolerance tested to broaden sowing times

Sowing chickpeas earlier than recommended can reduce the risk of terminal drought. However, just how early needs to be balanced against chickpeas’ sensitivity to cold temperatures.

Northern, 21 Sep 2020

Satellite data diagnosing soil constraints

With soil constraints estimated to cost Australian grain growers more than $1.5 billion in lost production every year, researchers at the University of Queensland are using satellites to help stem this loss

GRDC launches industry-driven research consortium to capitalise on growing global oat market

Call for AgTech solutions: Apply to innovate!

WA grains extension and innovation recognised with GRDC awards

Communications expert and agronomist each win grains industry awards

Workshops to prepare for winter planting

SA grain growers to shape research investment

Latest variety information on-hand for growers through NVT Harvest Reports

2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders

Liming and spading trial shows value of strategic tillage

Soil survey aims to help growers make informed decisions

Technology offers real-time support during frost events

Soil amelioration methods tested in frost mitigation trial

How well is fallow working to build profit across your farming system?

New guide on water use for dryland cropping

World-first solution to combat spray drift saves growers time, money

Waving a WAND to boost spraying certainty

Weed control a key focus as new season gets underway

Season-ending rain complicates harvest across the country

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

Contractors put weather damage worries on the back foot

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

Writing the rule book for canola establishment

Strong yields open new chapters in cereal story

Engagement in trials creates a cereal contender

Why GRDC invested in the Herbicide Innovation Partnership in 2015

Lessons for navigating resistance storms

High mouse activity reported in several regions Vigilance advised

Managing canola pests using beneficial insects, spiders and mites

Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by increased virulence

Preserving our fungicides

Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing

Honey bee surveillance plays vital role in grains industry

Grains industry scores A-plus for chemical residue compliance

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

Australia’s wheat productivity ranks highest globally

Study reveals essential ingredients for hyper-yielding wheat

On-farm trials key to growing mungbean production

Project to optimise nutrition for WA pulse crops

Understanding canola establishment to optimise yields

Enquiring attitude opens opportunities

Expanded market options for better sorghum

Research makes strong case for early sown sorghum in the north

New SPAA manual brings grower insight to precision ag

Flying fungicide? Drones could rescue bogged paddocks

Researchers gain access to genetic resources to speed up oat, lupin breeding

Maximising yield – by the numbers

Paddock drainage trials show promising results

Learning important lessons from 2022’s Big Wet

Health benefits one reason to love legumes

Helping noodle wheat meet Japanese expectations

Help never far away in the wide-ranging agronomy network

IPM Checklist: a step-by-step guide for a sustainable grains industry

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

Opt for gas-tight storage to safeguard your grain

Stored grain expert calls time on much-admired career

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