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Avoid complacency with FAW resistance

FAW, a serious pest of cereals and pulses, was discovered in Australia in February 2020...

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...

The next generation is different

GRDC investment is supporting students who are being trained for careers across the grains industry...

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...

Western grower input sought at GRDC summer forums

Western Australian grain growers are invited to share their on-farm challenges with GRDC National Grower...

GRDC wants to hear from SA's Mid North grain growers

GRDC National Grower Network (NGN) forums will be held at Burra, Freeling and Owen. Local...

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

Impact of NVT extends beyond variety selection

The National Variety Trials (NVT) system adds value to the agricultural research pipeline in ways...

Celebrating 20 years of GRDC’s National Variety Trials

Established by GRDC in 2005, NVT has evolved into the largest coordinated variety trial network...

Precision tillage puts lime where needed

Accurate deep tillage, lime incorporation and trace elements have added resilience to a NSW family...

Partnership puts a measure on GHG emissions

A whole-of-supply-chain partnership is giving growers the know-how to reduce on-farm greenhouse gas emissions and...

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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Managed challenges helps season 2024 to a solid finish

Grain growers from across Australia report on how the season is progressing as they gear...

Healthy-looking crops point to a promising harvest

Growers across Australia report on how the season is shaping up in this fourth instalment...

Lessons aplenty in levelling

The benefits of levelling melon holes were discussed when the Yarrie Lake Landcare Group travelled...

Opportunity knocks for mungbeans this season

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

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

Feathertop Rhodes grass marches south

Southern grain growers are advised to adopt a zero-tolerance strategy against feathertop Rhodes grass. Previously...

Continuous cropping raises the bar for smart weed control

Lower Eyre Peninsula grain grower Jordan Wilksch uses the WeedSmart Big 6 practical strategies, such...

The pest control balancing act

A comprehensive step-by-step guide to sustainable pest management throughout the crop growing season is now...

Slugs ‘weighed in’ to optimise management

GRDC research investment into black keeled slugs and grey field slugs will create a new...

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

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...

PA and wi-fi tractors leave little to chance

After a few people in the Grenfell district started using the firm Precision Ag to...

The quest for sorghum that will not buckle under pressure

Improved lodging resistance in sorghum is crucial for increasing crop yield potential. The Grains Research...

First GM food crop listed

A canola variety modified to tolerate the herbicide glyphosate has been placed on the Office...

Grains steps up preparations for GHG monitoring

With the grains industry, like agriculture more broadly, facing increasing pressure to know its carbon...

Fostering high-impact innovation in heat tolerance

GRDC has long maintained an extensive investment portfolio looking to improve the heat tolerance of...

That’s a wrap!

This is the final GroundCover article for 2024 and inside we offer a sneak peek...

Chasing the secrets to Kiwis’ high grain yields

New Zealand growers are achieving up to double the cereal yields as some Australian growers...

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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

Feathertop Rhodes grass marches south

22 Jan 2025

Southern grain growers are advised to adopt a zero-tolerance strategy against feathertop Rhodes grass. Previously a problem in northern regions,...

Four-step guide to optimal spray application

Four-step guide to optimal spray application

18 Dec 2024

Continuous cropping raises the bar for smart weed control

Continuous cropping raises the bar for smart...

12 Dec 2024

Precision seeding lays the foundation for weed control

Precision seeding lays the foundation for weed...

10 Dec 2024

Weeds event shopfronts the latest in control strategies

Weeds event shopfronts the latest in control...

05 Dec 2024

Pests

Slugs ‘weighed in’ to optimise management

09 Jan 2025

GRDC research investment into black keeled slugs and grey field slugs will create a new management tool for growers to...

Invasive pest study points to improved biosecurity responses

Invasive pest study points to improved biosecurity...

20 Dec 2024

The pest control balancing act

The pest control balancing act

13 Dec 2024

Chaff or no chaff, insect risk remains the same

Chaff or no chaff, insect risk remains...

09 Dec 2024

Five-year investment delivers enhanced biosecurity capability

Five-year investment delivers enhanced biosecurity capability

06 Dec 2024

Diseases

Early detections point to challenging year for stripe rust if favourable weather conditions persist

29 Nov 2024

Australian wheat producers face significant challenges from stripe rust every season. Detections of stripe rust as early as late May...

Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management

Wet springs require proactive Sclerotinia management

10 Oct 2024

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

Biosecurity

Farm biosecurity needs vigilance

04 Dec 2024

Taking steps to understand, prevent, and deal with pests, weeds and diseases is crucial for biosecurity on farm

Do not let this stink bug hitch a ride

Do not let this stink bug hitch...

27 Nov 2024

Insect control and effective fumigation help guard your harvest

Insect control and effective fumigation help guard...

04 Nov 2024

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

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