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Pests, 01 Jun 2022Beneficial insects spring back after fire
An unprecedented study of the impact of bushfires within southern farming systems has delivered some surprising results and new knowledge to inform future post-fire management strategies. The study was conducted by AgXtra on fire grounds on the lower Yorke Peninsula and Kangaroo Island in South Australia, where the 2019-20 bushfires burned about 10,400 hectares of cropping land.
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Pests, 23 May 2022Maintain vigilance to protect winter crops from mice
With sowing in full swing across Australia’s grain growing regions, growers have been encouraged to remain vigilant for mice. CSIRO Research Officer, Steve Henry, said walking through paddocks is the best way to gauge numbers.
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Pests, 06 May 2022Chaff residues put to the pest pressure
A study is underway to determine whether harvest weed seed control systems which create chaff residues are promoting increased crop pest activity and associated crop damage in the southern cropping region.
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Pests, 04 May 2022New tool helps grain growers preserve beneficial insects on-farm
This new tool will help preserve beneficial insects in the Australian grains industry such as parasitoid wasps which help control grain aphids.
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Pests, 18 Apr 2022Modelling looks to predict when mouse plagues will end
Various research projects are helping improve mouse plague modelling and management, including the ability to better predict a plague’s end point
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Pests, 17 Apr 2022Lessons learned from last plague help hone mouse strategy
A risk management approach, learned from previous experience, helped Bruce Watson somewhat mitigate damage from the recent mouse plague
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Pests, 10 Apr 2022New pest surveillance trials in southern region
A new series of trials of the airborne pest and disease monitoring system, iMapPESTS, is under way at two sites in the southern cropping region.
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Pests, 08 Apr 2022CSIRO tours address mouse control in WA’s regions
Growers and advisers attended a mouse management workshop with Steve Henry, CSIRO, in Binnu focusing on awareness, monitoring and practical information for on-farm management.
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Pests, 15 Feb 2022Renowned mouse expert wins GRDC Seed of Light Award
CSIRO researcher and mouse expert, Steve Henry, has been awarded the GRDC Northern Seed of Light Award for his commitment to reducing the impact of mouse plagues across Australia’s grain growing regions.
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Pests, 24 Jan 2022GRDC invests in better mouse management for WA growers ahead of increased activity
Reports of an increase in mouse activity across WA haven’t come as a surprise to industry experts.
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GRDC News
GRDC News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...