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Plant Breeding, 21 Jul 2020Report finds grains play key role in Australian regional economies
A new report looks at the grains industry's value to regional economies.
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Plant Breeding, 16 Jul 2020Genomics come of age
New genomic tools allow valuable traits to be extracted from the mungbean gene pool.
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Plant Breeding, 11 Jul 2020Pathologist helping solve disease puzzle
Plant pathologist Araz Solman aims to better understand mungbean diseases.
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Plant Breeding, 15 Jun 2020Collaborations help mungbean research punch above its weight
An integrated multi-disciplinary approach to breeding, agronomy and entomology, led by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) and mungbean breeder Col Douglas is helping this ‘niche’ crop punch above its weight. It is an approach that is allowing the research sector to build capacity, while accessing research expertise for mungbean improvement beyond what would be possible based solely on Australian public sector research investment.
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Plant Breeding, 21 Apr 2020Wheat breeding tool set to optimise energy use efficiency
AI-backed 'energy use efficiency' index helps breeders shunt wheat energy into yield.
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Plant Breeding, 15 Apr 2020Imaging innovation harnessed to speed the search for genetic gain in cereals
New X-ray CT scanner set to detect stress tolerance in cereal crop lines.
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Plant Breeding, 14 Apr 2020Biodiversity delivers heat tolerance traits for chickpea
Chickpea resilience boosted with inclusion of heat tolerance genetics into Australian lines.
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Plant Breeding, 09 Apr 2020Crop variety selection analysis fast-tracked into 21st century
Australian biometricians develop analysis pipeline for enhanced genetic gain for growers.
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Plant Breeding, 08 Apr 2020On and off-farm data systems to power a new generation of grain grower decision-support tools
Crop phenology, frost and soil plant-available water decision-support tools get analytics upgrade.
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Plant Breeding, 07 Apr 2020Enabling technologies to generate exciting grains research insights
GRDC research to exploit new and emerging technologies.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
New research shows wheat falling number may improve after storage
The research explored the possibility of falling number test results improving due to grain being...
Trust is key to ‘social licence’ for grain growers
The work builds on data collected as part of a three-year program, which identified challenges...
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...
GRDC National Grower Network forums back in session
Forums will take place in Emu Point, Dunsborough and Cervantes on January 13, 14 and...
Key North and Far North Queensland grower issues on agenda for upcoming events
GRDC will head north for Burdekin and Atherton, bringing together leading researchers and grains 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
Faba bean data reduces canola area
Long-term farming systems trial results and the outcomes of a benchmarking study have given Paul...
NVT data assists crop and variety decisions
For almost two decades, National Variety Trials have been taking place across the country, providing...
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
Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest
Growers across Australia report on how the season is shaping up in this fourth instalment...
Farming for resilience draws a roadmap for decision-making
How the shadow of drought influences these northern growers can be seen in decisions from...
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 event shopfronts the latest in control strategies
WeedSmart Week 2024 on the Eyre Peninsula highlighted the Big 6, spray efficacy, weed seed...
Precision seeding lays the foundation for weed control
Lower Eyre Peninsula grain grower Jordan Wilksch told WeedSmart Week Machinery Expo attendees how he...
Chaff or no chaff, insect risk remains the same
Chaff lines generated by harvest weed seed control programs do not increase the risk of...
Five-year investment delivers enhanced biosecurity capability
A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now...
Early detections point to challenging year for stripe rust if favourable weather conditions persist
Australian wheat producers face significant challenges from stripe rust every season. Detections of stripe rust...
Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management
In wet spring conditions, western Victorian growers cannot be complacent about managing Sclerotinia in canola
Do not let this stink bug hitch a ride
Not present in Australia, the Brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), (Halyomorpha halys), poses a significant...
Farm biosecurity needs vigilance
Taking steps to understand, prevent, and deal with pests, weeds and diseases is crucial for...
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
Cereal frontiers targeted in lower rainfall areas
New research is set to push the limits of water productivity and cereal yield potential...
Photosynthesis the key to new heat-tolerant crops
The ability to mass screen wheat for differences in photosynthesis efficiency at high temperatures is...
National initiative to enhance N fixation in pulses
The National Nitrogen Fixation Project will develop superior nitrogen-fixing bacteria (rhizobia) strains for chickpea and...
A new framework for chickpea heat tolerance
Chickpea is Australia’s most significant pulse crop but faces considerable challenges for future expansion. High...
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
The future is here – automated drone docks coming to a farm near you
A new kind of drone operator licence called BVLOS – Beyond Visual Line of Sight...
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...
First GM food crop listed
A canola variety modified to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate has been placed on the Office...
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...
Fostering high-impact innovation in heat tolerance
GRDC has long maintained an extensive investment portfolio looking to improve the heat tolerance of...
Modelling to help manage temperature stress
The ability to zone paddocks relative to susceptibility to heat and frost damage is under...
Getting deep and meaningful with canola and wheat
CSIRO research supported by GRDC is looking at deep sowing canola and long coleoptile wheat...
Australian barley mission to China builds on mutual value
Technical seminars on Australian barley led to some of the most engaged audiences the Australian...
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Farm business
Farm business
RiskWi$e headed west to talk through results and goals
The RiskWi$e team travelled to Western Australia in July, bringing together grower groups and researchers...
From desktop planning to paddock action
An interactive web application that allows growers to virtually test and optimise operational plans is...
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,...
Give grain storage a pre-harvest health check
GRDC Grain Storage Extension team project lead Chris Warrick said the biggest challenge of storing...
Pest resistance raising the knowledge bar for stored grain
Ongoing research highlights the growing challenge of managing stored grain pests due to increasing insect...