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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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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/new-push-to-sweeten-soybean-plantings
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/new-push-to-sweeten-soybean-plantings31 Jan 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- From a project instigated by a mayor in Queensland’s tropics to a new industry development officer further south, there is a push to reinvigorate the soybean industry in the northern region.
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240131090000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 31 Jan 2024
- TitlePosition:
- top-right
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Pulses
- ArticleCaption:
- Jeff and Judy Plath started incorporating soybeans into their farming system two decades ago. Judy remains passionate about them, recently taking on a newly created role with Soy Australia to help boost plantings in future seasons.
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0028/597700/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleEdition:
- Issue 168, January-February 2024
- ArticleKeywords:
- soybeans, Queensland, DAF, sugarcane, nitrogen, Soy Australia, Brock Dembowski, Judy Plath, Thyer
- ArticleCategory:
- Crops
- title:
- New push to sweeten soybean plantings
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/new-push-to-sweeten-soybean-plantings
- CoreTextUser:
- 578992
- sregion:
- North
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 20%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- GroundCover
- ArticleProjectCode:
- DAQ2111-003RTX, DPI2111-019RTX
- ArticleAuthor:
- Rebecca Thyer
- ArticleAssetID:
- 597696
- ArticlePhotographer:
- Elloise Bailey, QCL
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Get the most out of deep ripping: Tips on choice, set up and use of deep rippers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1R7QFxHiBA0&feature=youtube_gdata_player31 Jan 2024: Deep ripping is an expensive investment and a slow process so it’s important to do it right the first time. During this video, machinery experts point out various ripper design elements while discussing suitable soil types as well as working
- a:
- Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
- b:
- 5023
- Date:
- 2024-01-31T23:08:19.000Z
- e:
- 48
- I:
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- type:
- video
- l:
- 00:07:15
- L:
- 435
- tab:
- Media
- ctype:
- Video
- w:
- Science & Technology
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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/events/grdc-northern-grains-research-update-series-2024
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/events/grdc-northern-grains-research-update-series-202431 Jan 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has unveiled the program for its 2024 northern series of GRDC Grains Research Updates, set to take place in Wagga Wagga, Corowa, Baradine, Dubbo, Goondiwindi, and Burren Junction throughout
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240131150000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 31 Jan 2024
- TitlePosition:
- top-left
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Events
- ArticleCaption:
- Each event is packed with sessions covering a wide range of topics crucial for the advancement and sustainability of the grains industry.
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0034/597832/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleKeywords:
- GRDC, Grains Research Updates, northern series, Wagga Wagga, Corowa, Baradine, Dubbo, Goondiwindi, Burren Junction, agricultural technology, sustainability in farming, crop management, greenhouse gas, artificial intelligence, augmented reality,
- ArticleCategory:
- GRDC News
- title:
- GRDC Northern Grains Research Update Series 2024
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/events/grdc-northern-grains-research-update-series-2024
- CoreTextUser:
- 576875
- sregion:
- North
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 20%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- Media Releases
- ArticleProjectCode:
- ICN1906-003SAX
- ArticleAuthor:
- GRDC
- ArticleAssetID:
- 597828
- ArticlePhotographer:
- GRDC
-
Ameliorating sandy soils to increase production - GRDC
https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/audio/podcast/ameliorating-sandy-soils-to-increase-production31 Jan 2024: In this episode, we speak with some of the experts involved in the project and hear about getting the most out of your sandy soils.
- a:
- Grains Research and Development Corporation
- b:
- Grains Research and Development Corporation
- Date:
- 2024-01-31 09:00:00
- e:
- ameliorating sandy soils to increase production
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- text/html
- podcastDuration:
- 00:00:00
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- fd047f20f8ae4d444276ed3a3f01db09
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- https://grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0030/597711/Melissa-Fraser-1.jpg
- j:
- https://grdc.com.au
- l:
- en-AU
- issueno:
- Ameliorating sandy soils to increase production
- p:
- Grains Research and Development Corporation
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- GRDC Podcast
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- thumb-focus-center
- ctype:
- Podcast
- asummary:
- In this episode, we speak with some of the experts involved in the project and hear about getting the most out of your sandy soils.
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https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/halo-project-shines-light-on-broomehill-nitrogen-needs
https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/halo-project-shines-light-on-broomehill-nitrogen-needs30 Jan 2024:
- ArticleSummary:
- New pasture legume options for grain growers are being trialled in regions of need through HALO – the Harvestable Annual Legume Options project – under the mantle of WA Agricultural Research Collaboration. Growers in the Broomehill region are
- LastUpdatedDate:
- 19700101
- Date:
- 20240130090000
- ArticlePubDate:
- 30 Jan 2024
- TitlePosition:
- middle-left
- ArticleSubCategory:
- Pulses
- ArticleCaption:
- Serradella (left) and woolly pod vetch and are joining a suite of pasture legumes being evaluated for their ability to provide residual nitrogen in cropping systems at Broomehill.
- I:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/__data/assets/image/0031/595723/varieties/thumb550x367.jpg
- ArticleEdition:
- Issue 168, January-February 2024
- ArticleKeywords:
- WAARC, HALO, harvestable pasture legumes, Lupin, collaboration
- ArticleCategory:
- Crops
- title:
- HALO project shines light on Broomehill nitrogen needs
- url:
- https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/halo-project-shines-light-on-broomehill-nitrogen-needs
- CoreTextUser:
- 400598
- sregion:
- West
- ImageFocusPoint:
- 50%
- tab:
- News
- ctype:
- GroundCover
- ArticleProjectCode:
- UMU2303-005RTX
- ArticleAuthor:
- Dr Sue Knights
- ArticleAssetID:
- 595719
- ArticlePhotographer:
- DPIRD and Sue Knights