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Chemical Regulation, 04 May 2021Partnership targets next-generation herbicides
The Herbicide Innovation Partnership, which is an initiative of GRDC and the crop science division of Bayer, has been extended by four years to 2025. The international collaboration is aimed at developing innovative weed control solutions for Australian grain growers.
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Chemical Regulation, 23 Apr 2021New herbicide classification system
Australia’s approach to herbicide mode of action (MOA) classification is being updated to align with the new international system. Australian growers can expect to start seeing herbicide labels showing a new mode of action classification system from early 2022.
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Chemical Regulation, 26 Mar 2020Grains industry must be aware of markets changing chemical residue limits
Trade implications could be felt as grains markets move to develop chemical regulations.
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Chemical Regulation, 31 Aug 2019Future of herbicide use in the spotlight
Consultant Mark Congreve spoke about the future of chemical use at summer grains event.
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Chemical Regulation, 16 Jul 2019Help at hand to optimise spray systems this season
Northern region croppers have access up-to-date advice on spray systems and regulations.
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Chemical Regulation, 03 Apr 2019Grain protection expert urges compliance with label directions for haloxyfop herbicides
Working group stresses importance of label compliance to avoid chemical residues
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Chemical Regulation, 04 Mar 2019Off-label herbicide use not the solution to summer weeds
Hot conditions, moisture stress make controlling summer weeds tough challenge.
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Chemical Regulation, 22 Feb 2019Alternative weed control methods are becoming increasingly popular in Australia
Grain growers having success thinking outside the herbicide 'box' for weed management.
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Agronomy
Agronomy
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...
Guidance systems a plus for on and edge-row sowing
On and edge-row sowing can improve crop establishment on non-wetting soils, especially for canola. Sowing...
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
Heads up: growers flag promising harvest
Each year, GroundCover™ follows a group of growers from across Australia as they manage the...
‘Great season’ highlights water use efficiency
This year’s grain harvest is looking great at Russell and Jacqui Taylor’s farm on Queensland’s...
Multiple benefits arise from cropping diversity
A diverse crop portfolio matched with new ideas and skills gives the Kelly family business...
Tackling clay with care after years of experience
Peter Luberda shares his knowledge of clay spreading gained over many years.
Information-seeker earns accolades for high-yielding wheat
Jock Binnie and his family have embraced efficient technology, pulse crops and agronomic benchmarking to...
Beans recruited in pursuit of hyper-yielding wheat
Jock Binnie likes to grow faba beans because of their relative tolerance to waterlogging compared...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Continuous learning underpins weed smarts
Tom Longmire farms with his family near Esperance in Western Australia and shared his whole-farm...
Phase rethink to aid weed and pest management
To improve the profitability and durability of cropping rotations, disruptive pasture phases are being considered...
Rutherglen bug samples sought from NSW, Qld
CSIRO, the University of Queensland and NSW DPI are looking to better understand Rutherglen bug...
Genetic detective on the mouse trail
Forecasting of mouse plagues across Australian grain producing regions stands to have a boost through...
Sentinels boost region-specific pest and disease monitoring
The iMapPESTS team successfully deployed its new and improved mobile surveillance unit, Sentinel 5, to...
Prevention is better than cure
Early detection and prevention are key components of a biosecurity plan that is designed to...
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...
Genetic discovery to improve breeding for disease resistance in wheat
Researchers have discovered a genetic element in a common wheat pathogen with potential to help...
Plant pathologists call for timely green bridge control
After cool and wet conditions in 2021 allowed cereal diseases to build and spread, researchers...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
Boosting on-farm storage with bags and bunkers
High-quality sealed silos offer top-of-the-range storage, but growers are also exploring cheaper options to expand...
Top tips for grain storage success
GRDC’s grain storage extension team share images of their favourite storage facilities; highlighting features, ideas...
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
New wheat class set to deliver greater choice and value
Wheat Quality Australia (WQA) has introduced a new milling wheat class – Australian White Wheat...
Wheat adaptation puzzle solutions
Puzzle solving is an important skill for scientists and David Cann has honed this skill...
Grower came for high prices, stayed for rotational benefits
Like many Eyre Peninsula growers, Tarren Minhard was attracted by the high price lentils were...
Pulse establishment under investigation
Simulation modelling, together with field and pot trials, is showing pulses could be sown deeper...
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
Protein monitoring sharpens the nitrogen picture
A great season is helping to kickstart variable-rate nitrogen practices, although water use efficiency remains...
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...
Versatile vetch builds system agility
In the past 30 years vetch has become an established part of Australia’s cropping landscape,...
New role for medical imaging technology in grains research
The ability to screen for stress-tolerant grain and legume germplasm is about to take a...
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...
Set up a successful season with area-wide biosecurity tactics
It is the perfect time to implement area-wide biosecurity tactics. Setting the season up correctly...
Study looks at safety of GM omega-3 canola
Scientists from Australia and the US have published a study in the Frontiers of Nutrition...
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Farm business
Farm business
GRDC takes a ‘ground up’ approach to research
Growers, advisers and researchers are invited to contribute ideas about on-farm constraints or regional opportunities...
National Grower Network: listening, learning and responding
GRDC has announced the National Grower Network will replace the Regional Cropping Solutions Network and...
Study shows ‘tweaking’ pays handsome dividends
An extra $150 to $250 a hectare may be available to those willing to ‘tweak’...
Improving harvester set-up ‘money in the bank’: grower
GRDC will offer a series of free harvester forum workshops across WA designed to help...
Register for WA’s premier grains industry forum
The GRDC Grains Research Update, Perth, will showcase the latest research, technology, market development and...
Theodore, Rolleston grains forums outline growth opportunities
GRDC is hosting Grains Research Updates at Theodore and Rolleston on November 17 and 18...