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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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Pests, 09 Dec 2021Rutherglen bug samples sought from NSW, Qld
CSIRO, the University of Queensland and NSW DPI are looking to better understand Rutherglen bug population dynamics.
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Pests, 04 Dec 2021Genetic detective on the mouse trail
Forecasting of mouse plagues across Australian grain producing regions stands to have a boost through a GRDC-supported capacity-building project. Dr Kevin Oh is applying his ecological and genetic skills to monitoring and mapping mouse populations to inform such forecasts.
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Pests, 06 Nov 2021Project aims to reduce devastation caused by Rutherglen bug
With a taste for the exotic, the native pest insect Rutherglen bug can cause havoc in summer crops. A new project aims to reduce its impact by understanding what drives its persistence and predicting outbreaks
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GRDC News
GRDC News
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...