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View allImplementation of Grains Industry Biosecurity Plan 2025 to 2029
To ensure its future viability and sustainability, it is important that the Australian grains industry minimises the risks posed by exotic pests and responds effectively to plant pest threats. Implementing a biosecurity plan for the grains industry forms a framework for the coordination of biosec...
GRDC publications 2025-28
Working with Coretext, this investment will ensure GRDC continues to produce publications such as fact sheets, manuals and back pocket guides to help growers and advisers access knowledge generated from RD&E investments. It will cover publication editing, development, design, print and distri...
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Location: Dalwallinu, Western Australia | West
Sprayer calibration and application workshop - Ravensthorpe
Location: Ravensthorpe, Western Australia | West
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Long coleoptile wheat: Deep sowing seeder set up - GRDC
Skills for agronomists to handle tough conversations - GRDC
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View allRecruiting and inducting new employees - GRDC
This fact sheet is for growers and farm businesses employing staff for the first time. It explains how to set up a good employer/employee relationship during recruitment and induction.

Weed control in sprayer wheel tracks - GRDC
Poor spray application and excessive dust affect weed control in sprayer wheel tracks. This fact sheet shows how to improve weed control in wheel tracks during summer fallow spraying.