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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/events/grains-careers-in-focus-at-grdc-updates-panel
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/events/grains-careers-in-focus-at-grdc-updates-panel5 Feb 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- The upcoming Grains Research Update in Perth, hosted by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) on February 26 and 27, will shine a light on career opportunities within the Western Australian grains industry, specifically targeting
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240205161609
- ArticlePubDate:
- 05 Feb 2024
- TitlePosition:
- middle-left
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Events
- ArticleCaption:
- Career opportunities in the WA grains industry will be in focus at the Grains Research Update – Perth in a dedicated grains industry leaders panel session for tertiary agricultural students. Pictured: Katrina Sasse, Geraldton.
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0032/598136/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleKeywords:
- GRDC, Grains Research Update, Perth, career opportunities, grains industry, Western Australian agriculture, tertiary agricultural students, industry leaders panel, Mt Burdett Foundation, agricultural education, industry innovation
- ArticleCategory:
- GRDC News
- title:
- Grains careers in focus at GRDC Updates panel
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/events/grains-careers-in-focus-at-grdc-updates-panel
- CoreTextUser:
- 576875
- sregion:
- West
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 30%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- Media Releases
- ArticleProjectCode:
- GIA1906-004SAX
- ArticleAuthor:
- GRDC
- ArticleAssetID:
- 598132
- ArticlePhotographer:
- Evan Collis/GRDC
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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/announcements/grdc-and-farmers2founders-launch-agtech-program-pathway
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/announcements/grdc-and-farmers2founders-launch-agtech-program-pathway5 Feb 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) in partnership with Farmers2Founders (F2F) has initiated TEKLAB Grains, a comprehensive program designed to propel the development of agtech solutions tailored for the grains industry. This
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240205100000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 05 Feb 2024
- TitlePosition:
- bottom-left
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Announcements
- ArticleCaption:
- Ben Single (Single Ag): Harvest 2023 program. “The F2F team supported us in clarifying our business and mission to create an enterprise where our business and social goals worked together and ignited us to grow our customer base and almost double
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0029/598043/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleKeywords:
- GRDC, Farmers2Founders, TEKLAB Grains, agtech innovation, grains industry, startup accelerator, agricultural technology, grain growers' profitability, agribusiness entrepreneurship
- ArticleCategory:
- GRDC News
- title:
- GRDC and Farmers2Founders launch agtech program pathway
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/announcements/grdc-and-farmers2founders-launch-agtech-program-pathway
- CoreTextUser:
- 576875
- sregion:
- North
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 25%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- Media Releases
- ArticleProjectCode:
- FTS2311-001SAX
- ArticleAuthor:
- GRDC
- ArticleAssetID:
- 598039
- ArticlePhotographer:
- Ben Single
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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/fungicide-resistance-a-mounting-problem-in-australia
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/fungicide-resistance-a-mounting-problem-in-australia5 Feb 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- Fungicide resistance is a pervasive concern for grain growers across Australia, as increasingly more resistant pathogens are identified. Keeping up to date with the latest industry knowledge of the subject is key to managing resistant pathogens.
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240205090000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 05 Feb 2024
- TitlePosition:
- middle-left
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Diseases
- ArticleCaption:
- Fungicide resistance evolution. Application of fungicides in a cropping system applies selection pressure on pathogens, creating mutations which shift pathogen populations from sensitive to resistant to highly resistant.
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0040/595975/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleKeywords:
- fungicide resistance, AFREN, diseases
- ArticleCategory:
- Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- title:
- Fungicide resistance – a mounting problem in Australia
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/fungicide-resistance-a-mounting-problem-in-australia
- CoreTextUser:
- 400598
- sregion:
- National
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 50%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- GroundCover Supplement
- ArticleProjectCode:
- CUR2302-002RTX
- ArticleAuthor:
- David Foxx
- ArticleSupplement:
- Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024
- ArticleAssetID:
- 595971
- ArticlePhotographer:
- Modified from CropLife Australia Fungicide Resource Management Fact Sheet
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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/knowledgeable-growers-the-frontline-defence
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/knowledgeable-growers-the-frontline-defence2 Feb 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- Into its second iteration, with GRDC investment, the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) continues to support growers and advisers to be informed about the prevalence and management of fungicide resistance in their region
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240202090000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 02 Feb 2024
- TitlePosition:
- middle-left
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Diseases
- ArticleCaption:
- ‘Spray only if necessary and apply strategically’ is one of the key messages from the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network to mitigate fungicide resistance
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0035/595781/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleKeywords:
- diseases, AFREN, fungicides, integrated management
- ArticleCategory:
- Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- title:
- Knowledgeable growers - the frontline defence
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/knowledgeable-growers-the-frontline-defence
- CoreTextUser:
- 400598
- sregion:
- National
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 50%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- GroundCover Supplement
- ArticleProjectCode:
- CUR2302-002RTX
- ArticleAuthor:
- Bridget Penna
- ArticleSupplement:
- Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024
- ArticleAssetID:
- 595777
- ArticlePhotographer:
- Evan Collis
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Determination of Alternaria Leaf Spot incidence within canola cultivars
https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=MGP2402-002RTX1 Feb 2024: Determination of Alternaria Leaf Spot incidence within canola cultivars A two-year project conducted by GRDC and Marcroft Grains Pathology aims to investigate the incidence and severity of Alternaria infection in Australian canola crops, as well as
- region2:
- All Northern Subregions, All Southern Subregions, All WA Subregions
- region3:
- All Northern Region states (NSW & Qld), All Southern Region states (Vic, SA & Tas), WA
- Date:
- 01/02/2024
- contractType:
- RTX
- projectProvider:
- Marcroft Grains Pathology Pty Ltd
- cropName:
- Canola/Rapeseed
- projectOutcomes:
- Identification of the prevalence of Alternaria across the Australian Canola cropping industry, as well as the potential yield losses associated with infection. Detection of disease infection prevalence and the species which are most virulent within
- contractSupervisor:
- Steve Marcroft
- projectFullSummary:
- <div data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"><div>Determination of Alternaria Leaf Spot incidence within canola
- projectPathway:
- 1 Non-NGN
- projectStatus:
- Active
- sregion:
- North, South, West
- tab:
- Investments
- ctype:
- Investments
- projectEnd:
- 31/03/2026
- category:
- Not categorised
- cropType:
- Oilseed
- contractCode:
- MGP2402-002RTX
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Evaluation of biodegradable mulch film in spring planting of sorghum and maize
https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=CFL2308-001RTX1 Feb 2024: Biodegradable mulch (BDM) film may be beneficial in the production of spring planted maize or sorghum in Darling Downs/Central Queensland region. The agronomic benefits of applying a BDM film in these regions include achieving enhanced water use
- region2:
- All Northern Subregions
- region3:
- All Northern Region states (NSW & Qld)
- Date:
- 01/02/2024
- contractType:
- RTX
- projectProvider:
- Censeo Field and Lab Pty Ltd
- cropName:
- Maize, Sorghum
- projectOutcomes:
- By 2026, the potential value of and future opportunity for using biodegradable mulch film in sorghum and maize production is known and quantified.
- contractSupervisor:
- Majella Bathurst
- projectFullSummary:
- <div data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; font-size:9pt"><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span
- projectPathway:
- 1 Non-NGN
- projectStatus:
- Active
- sregion:
- North
- tab:
- Investments
- ctype:
- Investments
- projectEnd:
- 30/09/2026
- category:
- Not categorised
- cropType:
- Cereal, Cereal
- contractCode:
- CFL2308-001RTX
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Fertiliser recommendations for grain legumes in Western region with limited production area.
https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=LIV2402-003RTX1 Feb 2024: As adapted pulse crop species become available for growers in regions of Western Australia, associated fertiliser recommendations for the major elements (Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) and Sulphur (S)) are required to maximise profitability.
- region2:
- All WA Subregions
- region3:
- WA
- Date:
- 01/02/2024
- contractType:
- RTX
- projectProvider:
- Living Farm Pty Ltd
- cropName:
- Chickpeas, Field Peas, Lentils, Faba/Broad Beans, Vetch, Lupins
- projectOutcomes:
- By 31st March 2027, all prospective Western Australia pulse growers have access to critical Phosphorus, Potassium and Sulphur soil test values and application strategies that achieve 90% relative yield.
- contractSupervisor:
- Chloe Rout
- projectFullSummary:
- <div data-wrapper="true" dir="ltr" style="font-size:9pt;font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif;"><div>As adapted pulse crop species become available for growers in regions of
- projectPathway:
- 2
- projectStatus:
- Active
- sregion:
- West
- tab:
- Investments
- ctype:
- Investments
- projectEnd:
- 31/03/2027
- category:
- Not categorised
- cropType:
- Legume, Legume, Legume, Legume, Legume, Legume
- contractCode:
- LIV2402-003RTX
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Quantifying greenhouse gas emissions from the decomposition of crop residue
https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=QUT2401-001RTX1 Feb 2024: The grains baseline Greenhouse Gas (GHG) report indicated on-farm GHG emissions from crop residues account for 20.4% of total emissions, of which 89% is due to decomposition of residues left in the field. The lack of country specific crop residue
- region2:
- All Northern Subregions, All Southern Subregions, All WA Subregions
- region3:
- All Northern Region states (NSW & Qld), All Southern Region states (Vic, SA & Tas), WA
- Date:
- 01/02/2024
- contractType:
- RTX
- projectProvider:
- Queensland University of Technology
- cropName:
- All Crops
- projectOutcomes:
- By March 2027, the Australian grains industry can quantify emissions from the decomposition of crop residues which reflect emissions intensity of grain production systems.
- contractSupervisor:
- David Rowlings
- projectFullSummary:
- <div data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; font-size:9pt"><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span
- projectPathway:
- 2
- projectStatus:
- Active
- sregion:
- North, South, West
- tab:
- Investments
- ctype:
- Investments
- projectEnd:
- 31/03/2027
- category:
- Not categorised
- cropType:
- All Crops
- contractCode:
- QUT2401-001RTX
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Development and testing of a sprayable biodegradable (SBM) product for Australian broadacre crop production
https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=CSP2311-010RTX1 Feb 2024: GRDC are actively investing in a biodegradable mulch (BDM product with the main driver being preservation of summer rainfall or early autumn rainfall for broadacre winter crop production. Preliminary modelling analysis shows that retention of summer
- region2:
- All Northern Subregions, All Southern Subregions, All WA Subregions
- region3:
- All Northern Region states (NSW & Qld), All Southern Region states (Vic, SA & Tas), WA
- Date:
- 01/02/2024
- contractType:
- RTX
- projectProvider:
- CSIRO
- cropName:
- All Crops
- projectOutcomes:
- By 2027, a sprayable biodegradable mulch (SBM) product that enhances rainfall capture and/or soil water storage to increase Australian broadacre yield and profit, reduce production risk, and is viable for commercialisation.
- contractSupervisor:
- Stuart Gordon
- projectFullSummary:
- <div data-wrapper="true" style="font-family:'Segoe UI','Helvetica Neue',sans-serif; font-size:9pt"><div><span style="font-size:10.5pt"><span
- projectPathway:
- 2
- projectStatus:
- Active
- sregion:
- North, South, West
- tab:
- Investments
- ctype:
- Investments
- projectEnd:
- 31/10/2027
- category:
- Not categorised
- cropType:
- All Crops
- contractCode:
- CSP2311-010RTX
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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/curbing-the-rise-of-fungicide-resistance
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/curbing-the-rise-of-fungicide-resistance1 Feb 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- To curb an escalating storm of fungicide resistance in Australian cropping systems, GRDC supports the activities of the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension network, headquartered at Curtin University. Since 2019 AFREN has brought together
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240201090000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 01 Feb 2024
- TitlePosition:
- bottom-right
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Diseases
- ArticleCaption:
- Fungicides need to be used judiciously as part of an integrated disease management plan to mitigate escalating fungicide resistance.
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0031/595750/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleKeywords:
- fungicides, resistance, AFREN, CCDM, integrated disease management
- ArticleCategory:
- Weeds, Pests and Diseases
- title:
- Curbing the rise of fungicide resistance
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/weeds-pests-diseases/diseases/curbing-the-rise-of-fungicide-resistance
- CoreTextUser:
- 400598
- sregion:
- National
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 30%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- GroundCover Supplement
- ArticleProjectCode:
- CUR2302-002RTX
- ArticleAuthor:
- Ruth Peek
- ArticleSupplement:
- Fungicide Resistance - Navigating the storm, January-February 2024
- ArticleAssetID:
- 595746
- ArticlePhotographer:
- Nicole Baxter
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