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Pests, 11 Jun 2021Managing insecticide resistance in diamondback moth
Diamondback moth in WA canola shows reduced sensitivity to a range of insecticide groups, including yet to be registered group 28 products.
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Pests, 11 May 2021Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait concentrations
An increase in bait mixing concentration was expected to be well received by industry, especially as many growers were currently battling high mouse numbers ahead of winter crop planting.
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Pests, 26 Mar 2021Residual food reduction needed so mice take the bait
With concern about mice across the country, experts warn that residual food must be minimised to enhance exposure to bait and reduce population build-up
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Pests, 22 Mar 2021Differences in insecticide sensitivity shown in fall armyworm
New research indicates there are variable levels of sensitivity to some insecticides between populations of fall armyworm in different geographical areas of Australia.
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Pests, 18 Feb 2021Growers urged to drive down mouse populations with hostile approach
Grain growers are urged to create hostile environments for mice by reducing residual food supplies and optimising baiting programs to deal with the worsening mouse situation.
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Pests, 05 Feb 2021Fumigation of storage pests in summer: steps to success
Growers are encouraged to check grain storages for insects, with summer conditions ideal for a rapid increase in pest populations.
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Pests, 29 Jan 2021Special forum convened to address worsening mouse issue
The Mouse Update will feature lead researcher Steve Henry on Friday February 12.
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Pests, 13 Jan 2021GRDC praises move to import fall armyworm virus
Allowing the importation of a biological control will form as part of research into fall armyworm control options.
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Pests, 16 Dec 2020New tool guides Russian wheat aphid management
A new predictive tool for Russian wheat aphid (RWA) management aims to help Australian growers avoid yield losses and unnecessary expenditure on control costs. The tiny exotic pest has expanded its range across the country since it was detected in Tarlee, South Australia in 2016. RWA has been detected in five states in four years, including SA, Victoria, Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia.
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Pests, 13 Dec 2020Growers urged to bait before planting as mouse numbers rise
Food resources left in paddocks post-harvest could sustain mouse breeding and lead to higher numbers through into crop planting.
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Agronomy
Agronomy
NVT standard to bring confidence and clarity
The National Variety Trials (NVT) has created a new standard for reporting results.
Crop variety data released to guide 2020 sowing programs
Making decisions about crop varieties is now easier with new NVT data available
Nowcasting plant-available soil water
Improved plant-available water predictions are being developed using scaleable, modular modelling frameworks that can be...
Managing canopy growth in higher rainfall zones to maximise yield
Canopy management is essential for optimising water use and realising water limited potential.
Oats to be supercharged as GRDC ups the ante
As Gary Lang’s highest profit earner and with reasonable frost resistance, oats have become a...
Strategic approaches to managing frost risk and impact
GRDC frost workshops to be held in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania will cover all...
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre helps boost grain sector value
Local croppers deliver quality grain to global markets despite facing climatic extremes.
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
Weed biology provides control pointers
A better understanding of weed biology for major and emerging weed species in the northern...
Slow nitrogen tomorrow’s gain
Research is showing that nitrogen’s slower movement through northern soils has particular benefits, including being...
New seeding approach helps to optimise establishment in WA’s shorter seeding windows
Stuart McAlpine finds that marginal moisture conditions are the primary factor limiting good establishment in...
Crop establishment: A key focus for Cuballing farmer, Shaun Wittwer
Optimising crop establishment is of key importance as seasonal variability and a range of soil...
Hay enterprise provides risk buffer for crops
Flohr and Co – a farming partnership between Lou Flohr and Andy Hunt, and Lou’s...
Dodging frost a numbers game
The statistics behind sowing and flowering times guide South Australian grower James Venning’s approach to...
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Weeds, pests and diseases
Weeds, pests and diseases
Could collaboration be best weapon against weeds?
The Area Wide Weed Management project is investigating a different approach to traditional weed control.
Events to present weed testing and survey results
Herbicide resistance workshops will be held in four locations from 22 June to 5 August.
Managing insecticide resistance in diamondback moth
Diamondback moth in WA canola shows reduced sensitivity to a range of insecticide groups, including...
Research prompts increase to recommended mouse bait concentrations
An increase in bait mixing concentration was expected to be well received by industry, especially...
What happens when an exotic pest arrives in Australia?
When a new pest or disease is first detected in Australia, a decision must be...
Course offers free training
The ‘Growers – Pest Reporting and Responses’ course is the ideal starting point for grain...
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...
Disease tool to inform growers’ variety choices
A project is developing a ‘yield loss to disease’ tool that draws on five years...
‘FR-5’ podcast series a roadmap for fungicide resistance management
A new GRDC podcast series aims to help growers understand how fungicide resistance develops and...
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Grain storage
Grain storage
Workshop: Handling high moisture sorghum at harvest
Growers with high moisture sorghum are encouraged to start harvest with a clear strategy in...
Don’t omit ladders when ordering new grain storage infrastructure
Grain growers are encouraged to have ladders meeting Australian standards in order to safely conduct...
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
Trials to dive deep into moisture-seeking wheats
The development of ‘long coleoptile’ genetics that allows wheat to access moisture deep in the...
Moves to secure oats’ food status
A GRDC-supported project aims to improve oat agronomy and evaluate domestically and internationally sourced germplasm....
Southern push into summer legumes
Alternative legume options are opening the door to summer cropping in southern farming systems.
Chemical residue adds layer of complexity to legume production
The GRDC Southern Pulse Extension project was established to help growers maximise income from pulses....
Weigh up cover risks
Trial shows mixed farmers could gain.
Consider soil water storage before sowing a grain sorghum crop
Northern region growers are contemplating late sowing options for sorghum.
Risks and rewards of very early sown canola
Changing cropping practices and more unpredictable breaks are driving an interest in very early sown...
‘Hard yards’ pay off with record yield
From a dustbowl paddock to a world record, this high-yielding dual-purpose canola crop is testament...
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Innovation
Innovation
Precision planting study yields encouraging results
A three-year research project has been exploring the potential benefits of using precision planters in...
How to minimise wind erosion after soil amelioration
Severe wind events in the Western Australian grainbelt in 2020, especially in May, demonstrated that...
Reduced lodging risks in high-yielding wheats on the horizon
A root trait has been identified that can help northern wheat varieties reduce lodging risks...
Genetic secrets of leading wheat varieties revealed
With genetic diversity the grist of genetic gain in crop performance, an international consortium has...
Forecasts fortified for decision-making confidence
Comparative report cards for international climate models will provide agriculturally relevant comparisons of their effectiveness...
Whole-of-agriculture approach to new climate forecasting
Australian rural industries are collaborating with the Bureau of Meteorology to develop five new forecast...
Webinar season stimulating demand for Australian grains in Asia
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre’s (AEGIC) market and grain quality experts are looking forward...
Proving the benefits of an age-old fermentation practice
Fermentation is the ancient practice of adding microbial organisms to raw materials, and was originally...
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Farm business
Farm business
Western GRDC Grower Network News
The western region Grower Network groups met to discuss and prioritise constraints and opportunities for...
Have a say in grains research through Grower Network
Grain growers in the southern cropping region are invited to provide GRDC with ideas to...
Above-average harvest a chance to reset business goals
Above-average incomes from the record 2020 harvest have provided an excellent opportunity for growers to...
Changing supplier logistics puts pressure on crop input planning
With international trade disputes and the COVID-19 pandemic delaying the supply of crop inputs in...
Insect identification and management workshops
A series of workshops designed to assist early career agronomists and growers in the grains...
Get the good oil on sunflowers at GRDC workshops
GRDC and the Australian Sunflower Association will run workshops in Pittsworth and Gunnedah to share...