Southern

Southern, 25 Mar 2022

Paddock companions show profitable potential

Victorian growers Ashley Fraser from Rutherglen and Tom Briggs from Norong relate their on-farm experiences growing different types of companion crops in the state's north-east. Both growers were spectators of local intercropping trials at the Rutherglen Research Institute as part of the Victorian Grains Innovation Partnership.

Southern, 22 Feb 2022

Soil tonic mixes lime, deep ripping and nutrition

South Australian growers Alistair and Kate Ifould have put in place an ambitious soil improvement program to correct a worsening soil acidification problem. It has involved a combination of liming and deep ripping, followed by a generous fertiliser application program, to get the most out of their newly improved soils.

Southern, 19 Feb 2022

Stuart ranks good crop establishment as the number one factor in the success of cropping

Stuart Robinson ranks good crop establishment as the number one factor to the success of cropping on his farm, with increased weed control at the front of mind.

Southern, 18 Feb 2022

50ft Boss Bridge frame planter improves productivity across diverse soil types

For Luke Simon, farming across a variety of soil types is one of the greatest challenges. The Mid-North property ranges from non-wetting sands through to heavy black clays, an issue particularly difficult to manage at times like seeding.

Southern, 02 Feb 2022

On-farm tool blends sensor technologies

Scientists are developing new on-farm systems combining sensor technologies that enable growers to determine both the market class and quality grade of pulses and cereals defined by Grain Trade Australia standards.

Southern, 30 Jan 2022

Different seeding equipment for different soils

Mark had to modify the rollers of this airseeder because the seed distribution wasn’t even enough. Once this was done, it allowed for sufficient adjustment when sowing canola.

Southern, 28 Jan 2022

1870 John Deere: “It’s the third one in a row, I still don’t know of any better!”

A successful crop establishment of 600 tillers per square metre is where Gary Virgin would like to start his season off.

Southern, 27 Jan 2022

Anything that starts well, does well at Berriwillock

John sees successful crop establishment as an incredibly important aspect to a cropping system as it has implications on the entire season.

Southern, 26 Jan 2022

Multi-function amelioration concept revs into reality

South Australian grower Rob Pocock came up with the concept for a prototype 'plough and sow' machine, which has become a reality through GRDC-invested research led by Mallee Sustainable Farming in partnership with the University of South Australia and Adelaide-based machinery manufacturer John Shearer.

Southern, 19 Jan 2022

Dunlop’s disc system allows for good moisture retention at sowing and fast sowing speeds

With a long-term goal of moisture conservation, the Dunlop brothers retain high cereal stubble loads using a stripper front on their header and run a Control Traffic System (CTF) system.

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

Southern