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Grains and horticulture join forces to fight pest insects

GRDC is investing $10 million in the five-year-project alongside significant contributions from Hort Innovation, the...

New app paints clear picture of pesticide resistance across Australia

The Pesticide Resistance Integrated Mapping (PRIM) tool was developed through the Analytics for the Australian...

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...

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...

Roadshow arms growers with latest snail management advice

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

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

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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 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...

A clean approach to pest management

Non-chemical methods for protecting stored grain include good hygiene to prevent and control insects. GRDC...

New plan to boost grains biosecurity

A national biosecurity plan has been launched at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in Melbourne...

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...

Insect control and effective fumigation help guard your harvest

As pests such as weevils and other stored-product beetles become less susceptible to phosphine, there...

New grains biosecurity officer for Queensland

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

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...

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

Precision agriculture and machinery Plant breeding Climate Industry insights

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...

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...

New ways to select for heat tolerance in wheat

Trait discovery work in wheat has identified new indicators for heat tolerance and efficient selection...

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...

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

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...

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Weeds

Wet years a potential challenge for global market requirements

13 Nov 2024

Wetter-than-normal conditions in recent years highlight a potential certification challenge with aerial spraying. Sustainable Grain Australia (SGA) is working to...

Getting the most from aerial spraying

Getting the most from aerial spraying

12 Nov 2024

New strategies for tackling problem weeds

New strategies for tackling problem weeds

30 Oct 2024

Australia’s number one weed creeps northwards

Australia’s number one weed creeps northwards

16 Oct 2024

Time to stop giving weeds a free ride

Time to stop giving weeds a free...

15 Oct 2024

Pests

New plan to boost grains biosecurity

06 Nov 2024

A national biosecurity plan has been launched at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in Melbourne in July. It has a...

A clean approach to pest management

A clean approach to pest management

29 Oct 2024

New pathways for nematode control explored

New pathways for nematode control explored

25 Sep 2024

Long-term monitoring ‘vital’ for slug management

Long-term monitoring ‘vital’ for slug management

22 Aug 2024

Trials give insight into nematode options

Trials give insight into nematode options

14 Aug 2024

Diseases

Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management

10 Oct 2024

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

Assess Sclerotinia risk to assist crop planning

Assess Sclerotinia risk to assist crop planning

09 Oct 2024

Battle with rust swings in growers’ favour

Battle with rust swings in growers’ favour

23 Aug 2024

10 years of discovery and impact celebrated

10 years of discovery and impact celebrated

07 Aug 2024

Fight against cereal rusts enters a new era

Fight against cereal rusts enters a new...

26 Jul 2024

Biosecurity

Insect control and effective fumigation help guard your harvest

04 Nov 2024

As pests such as weevils and other stored-product beetles become less susceptible to phosphine, there is growing concern over its...

New grains biosecurity officer for Queensland

New grains biosecurity officer for Queensland

21 Oct 2024

What do you need to know about barley stripe rust?

What do you need to know about...

08 Aug 2024

Consider biosecurity at field events

Consider biosecurity at field events

06 Aug 2024

Biosecurity stands or falls on collaboration

Biosecurity stands or falls on collaboration

02 Aug 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