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Western, 05 Aug 2020Harvest gains through online networking
@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest time.
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Western, 27 Jul 2020Confidence 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 northern agricultural region.
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Western, 26 Jul 2020Groundbreaking weeds study highlights changing farming practices
A landmark paddock survey project has painstakingly documented the weed management strategies of 27 growers in Western Australia’s northern agricultural region, highlighting the value of mixing and rotating weed control measures to achieve success.
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Western, 11 May 2020Serradella provides protein kick to wheat crops in WA
Trials in WA's wheatbelt demonstrate value of pasture legumes to later cereal crops.
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Western, 06 May 2020Pasture legumes offer protein boost for subsequent cereals
WA trials consider long-term benefits of pasture legumes to cropping rotations.
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Western, 15 Apr 2020Good opening rains across much of Australia give our growers confidence for 2020
Participants in the GroundCover™ grower series have started sowing winter crops.
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Western, 18 Mar 2020Record New Zealand crops provide lessons for WA growers
Record-breaking grain crops in New Zealand require careful monitoring and management.
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Western, 18 Mar 2020WA grower tour focus on trans-Tasman high yielding crops
Group returns from New Zealand armed with knowledge about growing hyper-yielding cereals
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Western, 17 Mar 2020CTF brings better water use efficiency in WA's low-rainfall zone
Hill family get more from their dry environment with controlled-traffic farming in the west.
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Western, 27 Feb 2020Renovating to prevent tramline erosion is now a key priority for CTF grower
After watching his tramlines wash away, Lloyd Burrell knew something had to change.
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Agronomy
Agronomy
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Growers urged to focus on minimising risks of spray drift this season
Research is continuing into finding spray drift reduction techniques.
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Accurate weather forecasting data underpins best-practice weed spraying
It pays to check weather conditions, labels and machinery set-up to prevent spray drift.
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Comparing lime sources
From a return on investment (ROI) point of view, the ‘best’ lime is the cheapest one that achieves a given increase in soil pH. It...
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Solving sodic soils
Having responsive soils the key to gypsum success.
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Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs
Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available
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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 variety choices.
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Lipid composition clue to frost tolerance
Researchers are starting to unlock the secrets of how frost-tolerant wheat varieties cope with the cold, with the identification of a biochemical pathway unique to...
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Frost should not drive input decisions, researchers say
Results from trials across southern and Western Australia have reassured growers that farm input decisions have little impact on the susceptibility of wheat crops to...
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Grower stories
Grower stories
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Harvest gains through online networking
@Harvestloss is an exciting twitter platform that has been guiding growers in their quest to reduce grain losses at harvest time.
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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 northern agricultural region.
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Versatile vetch a winner for Murray Plains mixed farmer
Vetch is highly versatile and can be grown for grazing, hay, green or brown manure, or grain production. South Australian grower Adrian Bormann says vetch...
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Timely safety lessons emerge from header fire
Mallee grower Ian Hastings has devised a new system to enable fire-fighting from the safety of the tractor cabin, instead of standing in the paddock,...
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Herbicide tolerant soybeans launched
Three new herbicide-tolerant soybean varieties have been launched that widen the crops’ growing range.
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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
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
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HWSC an option to manage wild radish
A new fact sheet from GRDC outlines wild radish’s ecology, herbicide resistance status and management options.
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Rust reports spark calls for monitoring
Reports of early infections of stripe rust in some Victorian wheat crops have prompted calls from experts for growers to review their variety ratings.
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National resistance monitoring to direct pest control
A unique national resistance monitoring program is set to deliver regular snapshots of insecticide resistance levels across Australia to help inform growers’ pest management plans...
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Snail trail entrapment
An innovative investigation is underway to decipher mucus of the round snail to see if there are compounds within it that can be used to...
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Stem rust control in wheat – a long-term success story
This year marks the centenary of cereal rust research at the University of Sydney. The primary focus of the work, which was initiated by Professor...
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Research to get to root cause of pulse and oilseed diseases
Researchers are seeking to learn more about soil-borne disease causing pathogens in pulse and oilseed crops.
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Grains industry must be aware of markets changing chemical residue limits
Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.
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Help at hand to optimise spray systems this season
Northern region croppers have access up-to-date advice on spray systems and regulations.
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PBRI participates in a global collaboration for plant health
Plant pests and diseases cause up to 40 per cent of food crop losses every year. International research collaboration through initiatives such as the Plant...
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Long investigation lifts the lid on illegal interstate trade of lupin
The extended drought in the eastern states of Australia resulted in shortages of quality stock feed in many regional areas, particularly entering the summer of...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
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Hygiene and monitoring essential for stored grain
As more grain is stored on-farm, it is essential that it is managed correctly so that the quality does not deteriorate. Storing grain on-farm successfully...
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Improving results for grain storage aeration cooling
Adding aeration to storage facilities is one of the most effective means of maintaining grain product quality. When correctly designed and managed, aeration achieves cooler...
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Crops
Crops
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Drought research probes roots–soil bond
In the continuing quest to develop more resilient grain crops, Australian scientists are investigating the mechanisms that drought-tolerant plants use for survival under water-limited conditions
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Roots-soil interplay the new production frontier
University of Adelaide researchers are analysing soils from across Australia in a search for microbes that will boost chickpea productivity
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Early sown canola planted into stored soil moisture may hang on and yield better if there is a tough finish
Research demonstrates early-sown canola produces efficient roots to help boost yields.
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Can linseed make a comeback in the western region?
WA trials suggest linseed may have potential as alternative break crop to canola in HRZ.
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Weigh up cover risks
Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.
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Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop
Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.
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Master list released: what is next for wheat classification?
The Wheat Quality Australia variety master list for 2020 has been released. Nine newly classified wheat varieties – four feed and five milling varieties –...
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Hyper-yield push moves to mainland HRZ
Growers have the opportunity to host on-farm trials, join networks and participate in awards as part of a new hyper-yielding crops research project. The research...
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Innovation
Innovation
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Pros and cons of deep ripping on an angle
Deep ripping on an angle can improve machinery trafficability in many situations, as well as boosting crop emergence. But there is a price to pay...
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‘Greenness’ indicates tolerance in wheat varieties
Tools that measure a crop’s ‘greenness’ could help breeding programs to select wheat varieties tolerant to the root lesion nematode, Pratylenchus thornei. Researchers from the...
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Uptake by breeders of weed-competitive wheat lines
A revamp of wheat’s early growth characteristics has enhanced its ability to outcompete weeds, with the new trait attracting the interest of commercial breeders
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Search for canola climate genes heats up
A GRDC research project is underway to identify canola germplasm that possess heat tolerance, including associated traits, with field trials planted in New South Wales...
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Program finds high levels of trust in growers
The first year’s results from a landmark collaborative project across the Australian rural industries have shown high levels of community trust in grain growers. Areas...
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Integration roadmap for Top End grain
Northern Australia has long been touted for its agriculture potential. A situational analysis on broadacre cropping agrees, finding that this potential is best realised if...
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Breeding new grain varieties, such as short-season wheats is important but complex
Geneticists seek to breed new grain varieties to help manage climate change.
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Wheat biodiversity delivers when dealing with heat stress
AI breeding strategy for bread wheats uses genomic predictions to find stress solutions.
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Farm business
Farm business
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The pitch: agtech start-ups share plans to solve grain issues
The Grains AgTech Showcase free, online event will be held on Wednesday, October 14 is open to grain growers, agronomists, advisers, researchers and industry stakeholders.
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Grains entrepreneur GROWS her expertise through AgSkilled
Courses on offer for grains entrepreneurs to develop management skills and network.
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Western GRDC Grower Network News
The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for the five port zone areas.
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Have a say in grains research through Grower Network
Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to advance their industry.
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Fair versus equal: the farm succession juggle
Farm management experts say succession planning should be taken seriously to avoid problems in the future.
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Marketing specialist says knowledge rules when selling grain
Developing a marketing plan and building positive relationships with buyers have been highlighted as two ways to minimise downside risk when marketing grain.
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