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Pulse protein research to meet global demand

GRDC is investing $8.8 million dollars on behalf of grain growers in an innovative $13.6...

GRDC recommends review to determine ‘right-size’ RD&E

This is the first time in the organisation’s 34-year history that the GRDC Board and...

Cold, wet conditions an eye-opener for travelling grains scholar

GRDC-supported student Grace Moloney is finding cropping systems in the UK, where she is on...

Grains research recruits from a wide science nursery

The opportunity to acquire and analyse big data from new technology such as drones, satellites...

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management advice

Snails are persistent, invasive pests for growers, especially in cooler climates like the Albany and...

Crop Protection Forum heads north for its 10th year

To be held in Highfields on Wednesday 27 November, the forum invites agronomists and industry...

Machine learning heralds a new era of functional soil mapping

The mapping pf soil constraints and plant-available water capacity has benefited significantly from consecutive GRDC...

Improving chickpea pathogen resistance

A push to improve chickpea resistance to a key yield-limiting root disease has delivered both...

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Agronomy +

Agronomy

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

NVT data assists crop and variety decisions

For almost two decades, National Variety Trials have been taking place across the country, providing...

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

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has released its National Variety Trials (NVT) Harvest...

Are potassium needs being met?

Growers in the West Midlands region of Western Australia have identified potassium deficiency as a...

Study evaluates carbon footprint of lime

The research is part of a GRDC investment called Acid Soils Southern Region that aims...

Frost research set to target ear architecture

After many years of hearing stories about wheat varieties with different-shaped ears being more tolerant...

Cell membranes key to promising frost approach

The ability of plant cell membranes to flex instead of breaking or bursting at low...

Managing waterlogging is a long road travelled

Working with South Coast NRM on a GRDC-supported National Grower Network project, the Marold family...

The continuing quest for a long-term waterlogging solution

Waterlogging is a risk cropping in the high-rainfall Esperance region in Western Australia. To manage...

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

The Weather and Networked Data (WAND) system, a pioneering Australian-developed weather data technology, has been...

Waving a WAND to boost spraying certainty

The Weather and Networked Data (WAND) system allows growers to plan their spraying operations with...

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Grower stories +

Grower stories

National Northern Western Southern

Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making

How the shadow of drought influences these northern growers can be seen in decisions from...

Sporadic rain starts this winter season

Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they work through...

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

Mungbeans have been exceptional this season for south-eastern Queensland growers Peter and Kylie Bach, with...

On-farm storage essential for timely harvest

New storage complexes and nutrient management plans reflect how both farming innovation and wider industry...

Growing the scope of oats

The scope for oats is growing not only with developing health-conscious markets but also in...

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

The concept of crop champions is an extension and development tool that has delivered over...

Winter canola proves profitable at Weatherboard

Ben Findlay’s farm near Weatherboard, Victoria, utilises ungrazed winter canola, specifically the hybrid RGT Nizza...

Growers networking to master faba beans

Faba bean growers are tapping the experience of researchers, agronomists and fellow growers to improve...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Australia’s number one weed creeps northwards

Growers moving fodder and harvest machinery are encouraged to take extra care to avoid spreading...

Time to stop giving weeds a free ride

Growers moving fodder and harvest machinery are encouraged to take extra care to avoid spreading...

New pathways for nematode control explored

Research into root lesion nematode is investigating new options for control while identifying the prevalence...

Long-term monitoring ‘vital’ for slug management

Dr Michael Nash shares some lessons on slug management for the season

Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management

In wet spring conditions, western Victorian growers cannot be complacent about managing Sclerotinia in canola

Assess Sclerotinia risk to assist crop planning

Plant pathologists have found that some pulse species are more susceptible than others to the...

New grains biosecurity officer for Queensland

The Grains Farm Biosecurity Program (GFBP) has welcomed Adam Jalaludin as the new grains biosecurity...

What do you need to know about barley stripe rust?

Barley stripe rust (Puccinia striiformis f. sp hordei) poses a significant threat to wheat and...

Grains industry scores A-plus for chemical residue compliance

Australia’s grains industry has a 99.2 per cent compliance rate with national maximum residue limits...

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

The EU has announced it intends to reduce the MRL for haloxyfop on canola from...

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Crops +

Crops

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

Cereal frontiers targeted in lower rainfall areas

New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential...

$4M GRDC research consortium to tackle septoria in oats

A new research consortium has been established to close knowledge gaps around Septoria avenae leaf...

National initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses

The National Nitrogen Fixation Project will develop superior nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and...

Project aims to boost nitrogen benefit of chickpea and mungbean crops

Legumes fix an estimated 3.5 million tonnes of nitrogen in Australian agriculture each year, equivalent...

Understanding canola establishment to optimise yields

Establishment of any crop is foundational to its performance and, ultimately, its yield. A major...

Enquiring attitude opens opportunities

Have-a-go attitude is surprising Chloe Rout in the avenues and opportunities it can open for...

Decline in wholegrain bread

Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend that Australian adults eat six servings of grains daily, preferably as...

Research makes strong case for early sown sorghum in the north

Dryland cropping research could see some growers continue to push the boundaries of the traditional...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Researcher on a machinery mission to re-engineer soils

Dr Gaus Azam’s groundbreaking research on soil re-engineering in Western Australia, supported by GRDC in...

Cross-industry approach allows for new agtech ideas

Summary: Melbourne agtech startup AquaTerra is developing a battery-operated device that uses sensors set 150...

Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops

CCDM researchers have unravelled a key genetic mechanism behind the way pathogens infect crops, leading...

Generational shift supports gene editing

The increasing acceptance of gene editing for food crops is paving the way for broader...

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

A recent study conducted for GRDC by Aton Consulting concluded that while there will be...

GHG emissions avoidance a preferred strategy

A greenhouse gas emissions expert told the 2024 Wagga Wagga GRDC Update to expect a...

Pending trials aim to test novel genetics to counter stressful environments

CSIRO is seeking to undertake a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola with increased...

Australian soft wheat could hit Philippines’ sweet spot

Philippines companies are interested in diversifying the supply of soft wheat, used for cookies and...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Business management Harvest Grain Storage

From desktop planning to paddock action

An interactive web application that allows growers to virtually test and optimise operational plans is...

‘Fast graphs’ support thinking around nitrogen

Part of the RiskWi$e initiative, the Fast Graphs for Slow Thinking tool is helping growers...

Ten tips to reduce the risk of harvester fires this season

Recent GRDC Harvester Set-up Workshops run across Australia’s grain growing regions have highlighted the importance...

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

GRDC's latest cereal protectants offer enhanced pest management. Key for growers: rotating Spinosad, Deltamethrin, Fenitrothion,...

Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain

Ongoing research highlights the growing challenge of managing stored grain pests due to increasing insect...

The science of cool

New research shows that grain type, depth and the way it settles in a silo...

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Precision agriculture and machinery

Early support essential for ‘light bulb’ moments

17 Oct 2024

GRDC has invested $5 million in a second Australian Grains Innovation program to ensure a pipeline of novel technology and...

Researcher on a machinery mission to re-engineer soils

Researcher on a machinery mission to re-engineer...

11 Oct 2024

Cross-industry approach allows for new agtech ideas

Cross-industry approach allows for new agtech ideas

02 Oct 2024

Assessing sensors for enhanced canola plant architecture selection

Assessing sensors for enhanced canola plant architecture...

16 Sep 2024

Novel techniques identify drought-tolerant roots

Novel techniques identify drought-tolerant roots

12 Sep 2024

Plant breeding

Generational shift supports gene editing

24 Oct 2024

The increasing acceptance of gene editing for food crops is paving the way for broader use of advanced technologies to...

Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind disease infection in crops

Genetic mechanism unlocks a key secret behind...

10 Oct 2024

Genebanks made to order for the 21st century

Genebanks made to order for the 21st...

26 Sep 2024

Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2

Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat –...

04 Jun 2024

Wheat varieties of the future edging closer

Wheat varieties of the future edging closer

14 May 2024

Climate

GHG emissions avoidance a preferred strategy

20 May 2024

A greenhouse gas emissions expert told the 2024 Wagga Wagga GRDC Update to expect a link between carbon footprints and...

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

Ecosystem services present opportunities and risks

16 Apr 2024

Paddock drainage trials show promising results

Paddock drainage trials show promising results

09 Jun 2023

Learning important lessons from 2022’s Big Wet

Learning important lessons from 2022’s Big Wet

10 Apr 2023

Crop growth stage the key to effects of waterlogging

Crop growth stage the key to effects...

06 Apr 2023

Industry insights

Pending trials aim to test novel genetics to counter stressful environments

04 Oct 2024

CSIRO is seeking to undertake a field trial of genetically modified (GM) canola with increased abiotic stress tolerance. These canola...

Australian soft wheat could hit Philippines’ sweet spot

Australian soft wheat could hit Philippines’ sweet...

03 Oct 2024

GRDC invests in data cataloguing to transform R&D

GRDC invests in data cataloguing to transform...

17 Sep 2024

Enticing data scientists to take on grain challenges

Enticing data scientists to take on grain...

03 Sep 2024

Analytics internship brings a step change to field research

Analytics internship brings a step change to...

02 Sep 2024