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GRDC invests $35M to drive machine automation and intelligent technology for grain growers

An innovative, new $35 million, five-year investment to accelerate the adoption of machine automation and...

$17M project to unlock enhanced efficiency fertiliser potential

Australian grain growers could unlock tools to improve nitrogen use efficiency and reduce on-farm greenhouse...

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 industry specialists set to sharpen their leadership skills

A grain grower and a grain trader will put their management skills to the test...

Hands-on with the latest farm machinery innovations

Western Australian grain growers and advisers will have the opportunity to get hands-on with the...

WeedSmart Week 2024 brings insights and innovations to EP

WeedSmart, the industry-led initiative to enhance on-farm weed control and manage herbicide resistance issues in...

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Agronomy +

Agronomy

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

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...

2024 Grain Sowing Guide for Queenslanders

Queensland grain growers have an opportunity to fine-tune varietal selection ahead of next year’s planting...

Emerging new generation of nitrogen management tools

Commercialisation has begun on the outputs from the Future Farm initiative, which sought to deliver...

Strategies to maximise groundcover following deep tillage

Agronomic practices post strategic deep tillage are being refined by a team of Department of...

Help at hand for better frost decisions

A key feature of a GRDC investment managed by Mallee Sustainable Farming, the 'Better Frost...

Timely support for frost-risk regions

A suite of resources drawing on the knowledge of agronomists across the Mallee has been...

How well is fallow working to build profit across your farming system?

Waiting until there is a threshold of soil water before sowing is critical for maximising...

New guide on water use for dryland cropping

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has introduced 'Water Smart Farming', a comprehensive manual...

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

Sporadic rain starts this winter season

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

Location, location, location

Smaller blocks on sought-after locations close to Tamworth have ripple effects on enterprise decisions and...

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...

Vale lupin pioneer John Gladstones 1932–2024

The acclaimed father of Australia’s lupin industry and a world-leading authority on lupin as a...

Growing the scope of oats

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

Frost research set to target ear architecture

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

For the love of corn: driving innovation and precision cropping

Victorian grower Ray Thornton is addicted to growing corn, and although the crop is more...

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Weeds, pests and diseases +

Weeds, pests and diseases

Weeds Pests Diseases Biosecurity Chemical regulation

Proactive approach to weeds takes time

Having the time to be proactive is one of the challenges when managing weeds for...

Unearthing insights – how amelioration affects weed management

Insights into the diverse effects of tillage on weed ecology, seed burial patterns and herbicide...

Fall armyworm stays around to wreak more damage

This summer season has been one of the most destructive and distressing for maize and...

High mouse activity reported in several regions vigilance advised

The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, are urging...

FAW’s ability to adapt putting more crops at risk

The word ‘challenge’ dominated talk at the National Fall Armyworm (FAW) Research, Development and Extension...

Fight against cereal rusts enters a new era

The Australian Cereal Rust Control Program has entered a fifth phase, developing knowledge and technologies...

Updated resource for growers to enhance – not hinder – beneficial insects

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), in collaboration with Cesar Australia and the University...

PHA releases FMD quick guide for mixed producers

PHA has developed a FMD quick guide to help plant industries and mixed-farming operations prepare 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

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Coarse grains

GRDC launches new wave of oat investments

A new wave of strategically planned GRDC oat investments is set to build on a...

Australia’s wheat productivity ranks highest globally

A benchmarking study has found Australia has experienced the highest growth in wheat productivity globally...

One-stop pulse research shop

A new online hub featuring updates and results from pulse trials around Victoria has been...

Bean plantings expand with family’s switch to ‘strip and disc’

After the Kohlhagen family discovered faba beans can handle waterlogged soils, the crop has become...

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...

Expanded market options for better sorghum

A sorghum breeding program to improve grain quality alongside a project to explore end-uses for...

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Innovation +

Innovation

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

Partnerships and vision are key to an autonomous future

GRDC’s Grain Automate strategy is seeking to help growers realise even more profitable and sustainable...

3D maps take soils management to new levels

New data-processing methods and machine learning are being used to develop advanced, but easy-to-use, soil...

Re-imagining heat tolerance traits in wheat – part 2

New ways to select for heat tolerance in wheat are under development in four new...

Wheat varieties of the future edging closer

The Agricultural Biotechnology Council of Australia is an industry initiative established to increase public awareness...

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...

WeedSmart’s innovative industry partnership works

When growers implement the WeedSmart Big 6 management practices, the resulting low weed environment allows...

Genetics and AI approaches to power-up pulses

A major new collaborative international research project is set to boost crop yields for chickpea,...

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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...

Selecting grain protectants this harvest

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

Measure harvest losses to save time and make money

At the culmination of every cropping season, time is of the essence to bring crops...

GRDC urges growers to assess farm silos ahead of harvest

A series of high-risk incidents involving the collapse of on-farm silos has industry experts calling...

Opt for gas-tight storage to safeguard your grain

Thanks to GRDC’s investment in the 1800 WEEVIL hotline, growers have a national team of...

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Weeds

Proactive approach to weeds takes time

17 Jun 2024

Having the time to be proactive is one of the challenges when managing weeds for Peter Bach, who farms 1000...

Unearthing insights – how amelioration affects weed management

Unearthing insights – how amelioration affects weed...

07 Jun 2024

New technologies show promise in global weeds fight

New technologies show promise in global weeds...

21 May 2024

Experiments show ways around herbicide challenges

Experiments show ways around herbicide challenges

17 May 2024

Why GRDC invested in the Herbicide Innovation Partnership in 2015

Why GRDC invested in the Herbicide Innovation...

24 Apr 2024

Pests

Fall armyworm stays around to wreak more damage

21 Jun 2024

This summer season has been one of the most destructive and distressing for maize and sorghum growers since fall armyworm...

High mouse activity reported in several regions vigilance advised

High mouse activity reported in several regions...

24 Apr 2024

Managing canola pests using beneficial insects, spiders and mites

Managing canola pests using beneficial insects, spiders...

27 Mar 2024

Growers urged to report mouse numbers

Growers urged to report mouse numbers

14 Mar 2024

GRDC webinar: Fall armyworm management tips and tactics

GRDC webinar: Fall armyworm management tips and...

20 Feb 2024

Diseases

Fight against cereal rusts enters a new era

26 Jul 2024

The Australian Cereal Rust Control Program has entered a fifth phase, developing knowledge and technologies to better understand the pathogen...

FAW’s ability to adapt putting more crops at risk

FAW’s ability to adapt putting more crops...

16 Jul 2024

Automated detection takes guesswork from fungicide response

Automated detection takes guesswork from fungicide response

03 Jun 2024

Disease outlook and managing increased risk

Disease outlook and managing increased risk

15 May 2024

Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by increased virulence

Barley grass stripe rust variants characterised by...

15 Mar 2024

Biosecurity

$42m diagnostics initiative to bolster grains biosecurity

10 Jun 2024

A new five-year National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative will use state-of-the-art technology and processes to improve Australia’s ability to...

PHA releases FMD quick guide for mixed producers

PHA releases FMD quick guide for mixed...

13 May 2024

Updated resource for growers to enhance – not hinder – beneficial insects

Updated resource for growers to enhance –...

03 May 2024

Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing

Prevention the key to biosecurity when sowing

13 Mar 2024

Honey bee surveillance plays vital role in grains industry

Honey bee surveillance plays vital role in...

22 Jan 2024

Chemical regulation

Grains industry scores A-plus for chemical residue compliance

15 Aug 2023

Australia’s grains industry has a 99.2 per cent compliance rate with national maximum residue limits based on thousands of samples...

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on canola

EU changes residue limit for haloxyfop on...

22 Jun 2023

APVMA releases minor use permits for fungus, weeds

APVMA releases minor use permits for fungus,...

21 Apr 2023

Complex issue offers potential opportunities

Complex issue offers potential opportunities

11 Mar 2023

Be mindful of 2,4-D label changes

Be mindful of 2,4-D label changes

12 Nov 2022