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Agronomy

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

NVT trial results aid crop choice

NVT data is proving invaluable in variety and crop choice decisions

GRDC National Variety Trials releases 2021 Sorghum Harvest Report

The release of the 2021 NVT Sorghum Harvest Report is a significant step in continuing...

It’s never too early to think about lime

Summer lime applications may seem a long way off, but South Australian growers are being...

Test methods a concern with soil aluminium

Aluminium toxicity brought on by acidic soil conditions impairs crop root growth and yield. New research...

Peer-to-peer frost learning focuses on risk zones

Frost is a complex cropping constraint to manage but growers have benefited from sharing their...

Paddock maps track Jack Frost

A new model-based system developed by CSIRO researchers enables growers to map frost movement over...

Good seasons blur wetters’ benefit

Although season and soil type can influence their efficacy, wetters are another tool for growers...

Mindset change to underpin new tools for low-rainfall cropping systems

Growers in the low-rainfall zones of Western Australia are being encouraged to rethink cropping systems,...

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

Northern Western Southern

Wet winter brings promise – and challenges

As spring arrives, grain growers tell Ground Cover magazine how they have navigated through wet...

Growers extol multiple soybean benefits

Sugarcane growers diversifying into grains crops find multiple benefits

Tackling clay with care after years of experience

Peter Luberda shares his knowledge of clay spreading gained over many years.

Years of spreading clay provide valuable lessons

Years of patient and thoughtful clay spreading by Peter Luberda on a property near Esperance...

Fire fright leads to emergency lift

Fire safety is top of mind for South Australian grower Michael Treloar this season after...

Chilled-out award winner reaches for new yield heights

Victorian grower Ben Findlay produced the top-yielding wheat crop in southern Victoria in the 2020...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Competitive crops a crucial key in weed management

An investment has identified the importance of combining cultural weed management tactics with robust herbicide...

Eradication of red witchweed on track

Early detection, a comprehensive surveillance and eradication program, and willingness to experiment with new technologies...

Mallee on high alert for mouse outbreak this season

Grain growers in Victoria’s Mallee region are being urged to check for signs of mouse...

Growers urged to keep monitoring mouse numbers

NSW and Queensland grain growers are being urged to check for signs of mouse activity...

Prevention is better than cure

Early detection and prevention are key components of a biosecurity plan that is designed to...

Pantry Blitz a biosecurity success for WA grains industry

Demonstrating the absence of exotic pests is vital to continue growing the local grain industry...

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...

Monitoring is key to prevent leaf rust losses

Pests and diseases cut global wheat production by 21.5 per cent. Leaf rust has long...

Vigilance the key before canopy closure

Pulse growers in medium-to-high-rainfall areas in the southern region have been urged to monitor crops...

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Grain storage +

Grain storage

Management Economics

Successful grain storage starts pre-harvest

GRDC grain storage expert Chris Warrick encourages growers to start maintenance and check storage facilities...

Safety-first storage helps avert farm accidents

Queensland grower and grain storage contractor Peter Anderson avoids workplace health and safety accidents with...

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

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

Useful guides to boost crop potential

To help growers make informed cropping decisions, GRDC has invested in several guides which are...

Search for tools to lift high-rainfall yields

Preliminary results for barley from the Hyper Yielding Crop project in Western Australia indicate yield...

Lentil performance push in southern Australia

Experimental lentil research exploring waterlogging tolerance, yield plasticity and growth-yield coupling helps to lift the...

Two-step approach to high-performance pulses

Researchers are developing new agro-genetic packages for lentils and field peas that have potential to...

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...

Farm trial to explore direct heading versus windrowing

One New South Wales farming family is exploring direct heading of canola versus windrowing as...

Are you leaving canola profit in the paddock?

Multiple research projects show a big difference in yield and profit when care is taken...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Novel analysis to improve utility of on-farm research

Innovative analysis is enabling more accurate interpretation of large-scale trials to inform management decisions. Combining...

Benefits of precision seed placement

Paddock and grower surveys have been used to understand growers’ use of precision sowing techniques...

Machine learning powers-up heat tolerance gains

More powerful techniques are being deployed in a pre-breeding project to engineer a second wave...

Can machine learning solve complex grain production challenges?

GRDC’s investment in exploring potential applications for machine learning technology to help solve complex plant...

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...

Wholegrain oats and barley offer dietary promise

New research by accredited practising dietitians from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council published in...

Annual forum to shed light on resistance issues

Hosted by the Centre for Crop and Disease Management and co-supported by GRDC, the 2021...

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Farm business +

Farm business

Grower groups Business management Learning and development

National Grower Network: listening, learning and responding

GRDC has announced the National Grower Network will replace the Regional Cropping Solutions Network and...

Western GRDC Grower Network News

The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for...

Improving harvester set-up ‘money in the bank’: grower

GRDC will offer a series of free harvester forum workshops across WA designed to help...

Project management a valuable farm business skill

Logistics and planning expert Stephen MacPherson believes the secret to success, whether in farming or...

Correct harvester set-up yields results: GRDC workshops

Forums had been developed in response to industry concerns, to reduce losses and streamline operations...

AgSkilled 2.0 drives training needs for ag sector this harvest

The truck driver training and licencing courses will include competency-based assessment and licencing skillsets for...

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Precision agriculture and machinery

Novel analysis to improve utility of on-farm research

13 Oct 2021

Innovative analysis is enabling more accurate interpretation of large-scale trials to inform management decisions. Combining yield maps, drone information, gross...

Benefits of precision seed placement

Benefits of precision seed placement

10 Aug 2021

Tips for using a modified one-way plough for soil mixing and inversion

Tips for using a modified one-way plough...

05 Aug 2021

Workshops help growers begin PA journey

Workshops help growers begin PA journey

22 Jul 2021

Precision planting study yields encouraging results

Precision planting study yields encouraging results

18 Apr 2021

Plant breeding

Machine learning powers-up heat tolerance gains

03 Sep 2021

More powerful techniques are being deployed in a pre-breeding project to engineer a second wave of genetic gain in the...

Can machine learning solve complex grain production challenges?

Can machine learning solve complex grain production...

19 Aug 2021

Barley breeding lines gain crown rot resistance

Barley breeding lines gain crown rot resistance

01 Jul 2021

Reduced lodging risks in high-yielding wheats on the horizon

Reduced lodging risks in high-yielding wheats on...

02 Jun 2021

Genetic secrets of leading wheat varieties revealed

Genetic secrets of leading wheat varieties revealed

09 May 2021

Climate

Putting a value on paddock drainage

04 Jul 2021

GRDC has initiated new sub-surface drainage investments in WA to help growers manage the effects of waterlogging.

Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence

Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence

18 Jun 2021

Whole-of-agriculture approach to new climate forecasting

Whole-of-agriculture approach to new climate forecasting

03 Apr 2021

New tool aligns climate models with on-farm decision making

New tool aligns climate models with on-farm...

27 Mar 2021

Some practices may need tweaking to maintain sorghum production

Some practices may need tweaking to maintain...

08 Mar 2021

Industry insights

Wholegrain oats and barley offer dietary promise

21 Oct 2021

New research by accredited practising dietitians from the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council published in the international journal Nutrients has...

Annual forum to shed light on resistance issues

Annual forum to shed light on resistance...

09 Oct 2021

Carbon capture? There’s an app for that

Carbon capture? There’s an app for that...

07 Oct 2021

Innovation helps push snacks into Hong Kong market

Innovation helps push snacks into Hong Kong...

06 Oct 2021

Lightening the record-keeping load

Lightening the record-keeping load

04 Oct 2021