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Western, 27 Jul 2021Grower driven to search for new wheat genetics
Dealing with persistent changes in rainfall pattern, farming near Southern Cross in Western Australia, Callum Wesley has taken the challenge on himself to seek out new wheat genetics that may become a more regular risk management tool for wheat production in his cropping environment.
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Western, 17 Jul 2021Retained lupin seed germination puzzle
Lupin seed integrity can play a significant role in germination and although research has eliminated some factors that affect it, research is still continuing.
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Western, 21 May 2021New seeding approach helps to optimise establishment in WA’s shorter seeding windows
Stuart McAlpine finds that marginal moisture conditions are the primary factor limiting good establishment in his region.
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Western, 20 May 2021Crop establishment: A key focus for Cuballing farmer, Shaun Wittwer
Optimising crop establishment is of key importance as seasonal variability and a range of soil types throughout the farming enterprise make achieving consistent crop germination a challenge.
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Western, 15 May 2021New residue management practice delivers
Cropping in the higher rainfall regions of Western Australia brings its challenges in respect to residue management, but the Heggatons near Kojonup are fine-tuning their practice with many benefits including improved water use efficiency.
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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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Agronomy
Agronomy
NVT standard to bring confidence and clarity
The National Variety Trials (NVT) has created a new standard for reporting results.
Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs
Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available
Ripping duplex soils may reduce waterlogging
Evidence from trials and growers suggests ripping non-dispersive duplex soils can help reduce waterlogging.
Call to redefine soil constraints
Referring to physically dispersive soils as sodic soils is leading to ineffective and uneconomical testing...
Paddock maps track Jack Frost
A new model-based system developed by CSIRO researchers enables growers to map frost movement over...
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...
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
Multi-skilled team gets the edge on climate
A mix of tertiary qualifications and off-farm experience together with the latest crop genetics and...
Peanut breeding stalwart heads to the mountains
After 35 years in peanut breeding, Dr Graeme Wright looks back at career highlights as...
Grower driven to search for new wheat genetics
Dealing with persistent changes in rainfall pattern, farming near Southern Cross in Western Australia, Callum...
Retained lupin seed germination puzzle
Lupin seed integrity can play a significant role in germination and although research has eliminated...
Hay enterprise underpins crop expansion
A sophisticated export hay enterprise has provided a profitable, low-risk foundation for a South Australian...
Hay enterprise provides risk buffer for crops
Flohr and Co – a farming partnership between Lou Flohr and Andy Hunt, and Lou’s...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Researchers refine tactics to slow feathertop Rhodes grass spread
Feathertop Rhodes grass seeds are 10 times lighter than annual ryegrass seeds, which explains why...
Brome grass control takes persistence
Ideal growing conditions could lead to a large brome grass outbreak in Western Australia this...
WA growers urged to check crops for mouse damage
WA growers are being urged to walk paddocks to check for mouse activity and crop...
Exotic pest a ‘miner’ issue for the grains industry?
Serpentine leafminers are a serious threat to crops that rely on the visual appearance of...
What happens when an exotic pest arrives in Australia?
When a new pest or disease is first detected in Australia, a decision must be...
Course offers free training
The ‘Growers – Pest Reporting and Responses’ course is the ideal starting point for grain...
Partnership targets next-generation herbicides
The Herbicide Innovation Partnership, which is an initiative of GRDC and the crop science division...
New herbicide classification system
Australia’s approach to herbicide mode of action (MOA) classification is being updated to align with...
Strobilurin resistance in Septoria tritici blotch confirmed in SA
Wheat growers are being urged to monitor the effectiveness of fungicides this season after the...
Workshops to offer insights into soil-borne diseases
Soil-borne diseases are a significant constraint to farm profitability in Australia costing wheat growers alone...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
Workshop: Handling high moisture sorghum at harvest
Growers with high moisture sorghum are encouraged to start harvest with a clear strategy in...
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...
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
Unending innovation drives cropping progress
GRDC is driving research to deliver innovative new crop traits and information for growers to...
Ground-truthing long coleoptile wheats
Long coleoptile wheats are being regionally tested to provide agronomic and farming systems guidelines for...
Southern push into summer legumes
Alternative legume options are opening the door to summer cropping in southern farming systems.
Chemical residue adds layer of complexity to legume production
The GRDC Southern Pulse Extension project was established to help growers maximise income from pulses....
Radical rethink of sorghum cold tolerance
Heat and water stresses are driving a rethink on traditional sowing times for sorghum which...
Statistics help decipher ‘noisy’ agronomic trials
A game changing statistical model is under development to tease out the influence that different...
Risks and rewards of very early sown canola
Changing cropping practices and more unpredictable breaks are driving an interest in very early sown...
‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield
From a dustbowl paddock to a world record, this high-yielding dual-purpose canola crop is testament...
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Innovation
Innovation
Workshops help growers begin PA journey
Knowing where to start is often the hardest part for those considering precision agriculture, which...
Precision planting study yields encouraging results
A three-year research project has been exploring the potential benefits of using precision planters in...
Barley breeding lines gain crown rot resistance
Three different sources of resistance to crown rot have been combined in barley elite lines...
Reduced lodging risks in high-yielding wheats on the horizon
A root trait has been identified that can help northern wheat varieties reduce lodging risks...
Putting a value on paddock drainage
GRDC has initiated new sub-surface drainage investments in WA to help growers manage the effects...
Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence
Comparative report cards for international climate models will provide agriculturally relevant comparisons of their effectiveness...
Record harvest recorded as GM crops roll out
After the lifting of a moratorium in place for the past 16 years, the first...
GRDC Panel tour to focus on Central Queensland
Central Queensland will be the focus of attention for the GRDC Northern Region Panel later...
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Farm business
Farm business
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...
Above-average harvest a chance to reset business goals
Above-average incomes from the record 2020 harvest have provided an excellent opportunity for growers to...
Changing supplier logistics puts pressure on crop input planning
With international trade disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the supply of crop inputs in...
Register now for WeedSmart Week 2021 in Esperance
The three-day event will start with a practical information forum, followed by two days of...
Time to diarise WA GRDC Grower Forum dates
Growers and grains industry stakeholders are invited to share their research, development and extension needs...