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Gathering research insights from motivated growers  #GRDCinConvo #HumansofAg

Gathering research insights from motivated growers #GRDCinConvo #HumansofAg

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GRDC in Conversation: Mike Ewing Check out Mike's interview with Oli le Lievre from Humans of Agriculture on this week's #GRDCinConversation podcast. Listen ▶️ https://bit.ly/3VGI8wP...

Plant breeding and genetics: Understanding the basics

Plant breeding and genetics: Understanding the basics

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According to Dr Greg Rebetzke, Chief Research Scientist at CSIRO, plant breeding is the key cornerstone of modern agriculture. Unless we have the best varieties,...

Managing rhizoctonia in wheat and barley: Impact in low and medium rainfall zones

Managing rhizoctonia in wheat and barley: Impact in low and medium rainfall zones

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Mark Paganoni says growers spend quite a bit of time managing rhizoctonia, and it takes time to supress the disease. In this video, Mark discusses...

How to stay ahead of resistances and weed burdens?

How to stay ahead of resistances and weed burdens?

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GRDC in Conversation: Mike Ewing Ag research scientist Mike Ewing says mature systems need to have resilience, and you need to have an agronomic system...

GRDC in Conversation: Mike Ewing

GRDC in Conversation: Mike Ewing

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In this episode, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Mike Ewing, a scientist with over 40 years of experience in agricultural research, particularly in...

How to manage rhizoctonia  #cropping #GRDC #research #shorts

How to manage rhizoctonia #cropping #GRDC #research #shorts

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Rhizoctonia is a soil borne disease. It has a huge impact for Australian farmers, particularly in the low and medium rainfall zones. Yield losses are...

Can one teacher change the course of your career?

Can one teacher change the course of your career?

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GRDC in Conversation: Steve Davies "Here we are, year 11 students, and he actually gives us a key and says 'you can go to the...

Unlocking the potential of the system through soils #GRDC #HumansofAg #soils

Unlocking the potential of the system through soils #GRDC #HumansofAg #soils

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GRDC in Conversation: Steve Davies Soil scientist Steve Davies from Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development says tackling soil constraints allows gains in other...

GRDC in Conversation: Steve Davies

GRDC in Conversation: Steve Davies

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About this vodcast: In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre speaks with Steve Davies, a soil scientist and researcher based in...

"Almost every industry comes back to agriculture in some way." #GRDCinConvo #HumansofAg

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GRDC in Conversation: Ryan Skamp "It touches on everything in the world. If you're someone who's interested in getting out and about and being exposed...

Managing rhizoctonia in wheat and barley: Impact in low and medium rainfall zones

Managing rhizoctonia in wheat and barley: Impact in low and medium rainfall zones

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Rhizoctonia is a soil borne disease that causes a huge impact for farmers in Australia, particularly in the low and medium rainfall zones, with yield...

Thinking of investing in variable rate technology? #VRT #MachineryInvestment #LiveDemoDay

Thinking of investing in variable rate technology? #VRT #MachineryInvestment #LiveDemoDay

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A recent GRDC Live Machinery Demonstration Day, hosted by Wantfa at Cunderdin, WA, had a focus on precision agriculture and variable rate technology. Join David...

GRDC in Conversation: Ryan Skamp

GRDC in Conversation: Ryan Skamp

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In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre talks to Ryan Skamp, a former carpenter-turned-farmer and co-founder of an ag-tech startup. Ryan...

Modern ag = one big maths equation

Modern ag = one big maths equation

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GRDC in Conversation: Ryan Skamp Ryan Skamp has come into agriculture with fresh eyes, and he reckons modern day ag is one big mathematical equation....

What makes a good agronomist? You've got to be able to 'sort through the chaff'

What makes a good agronomist? You've got to be able to 'sort through the chaff'

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GRDC in Conversation: Erin Cahill WA grower and agronomist Erin Cahill says that in addition to being a good listener and decision maker, you need...

Live Demo Day: The latest and greatest machinery for growers

Live Demo Day: The latest and greatest machinery for growers

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New innovations in farming technology and machinery offer growers incredible increases to productivity and profitability. But many of these innovations are released without growers having...

"I can't believe you guys actually farm this!" #humansofag #shorts #GRDC

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This week Oli from @humansofagriculture_ chats with agronomist and grower Erin Cahill. Check out the full episode, out tomorrow. #GRDCinConversation #GRDCPodcast #humansofag

GRDC in Conversation: Erin Cahill

GRDC in Conversation: Erin Cahill

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About this vodcast: In this episode of GRDC’s In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Erin Cahill. Erin is a fourth-generation farmer and agronomist...

In Conversation with Brianna Peake #GRDC #HumansofAg #shorts

In Conversation with Brianna Peake #GRDC #HumansofAg #shorts

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Check out Oli's chat with Brianna Peake from CBH Group in this week's episode of #GRDCinConversation with Humans of Agriculture. Listen: https://bit.ly/3Z2oVYy Watch: https://bit.ly/3YQAqBb #GRDCPodcast...

Live Demo Day: The latest and greatest machinery for growers

Live Demo Day: The latest and greatest machinery for growers

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While new innovations in farming technology and machinery offer growers incredible increases to productivity and profitability, many of these innovations are released without growers having...

How does the Dongara weevil damage crops? #canola #shorts

How does the Dongara weevil damage crops? #canola #shorts

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Since 2013, an unidentified weevil has been repeatedly causing damage to canola crops in localised areas of Dongara and Mingenew in WA's northern grain growing...

"Go broad early, because you've got plenty of time for it to get really serious later" #WorkinAg

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Starting out in ag? CBH Group's Brianna Peake says getting a broad range of experience early is key - plus, it's interesting, and it's fun....

GRDC in Conversation: Brianna Peake

GRDC in Conversation: Brianna Peake

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More about this vodcast In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, we’re joined by Brianna Peake, Chief Stakeholder Relations Sustainability and Strategy Officer at CBH...

National Ag Day 2024

National Ag Day 2024

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Shout out to Australian growers this #AgDayAU for the incredible food and fibre they grow! #GRDC #GrainIndustry #AusAg #GrowYouGoodThing AustralianFarmers

Ask the curious questions #farming #ag #shorts #GRDC

Ask the curious questions #farming #ag #shorts #GRDC

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"I went to my first field day when I got home, and I was so out of my depth, and they were using all these...

Dongara weevil: A newly named pest in WA’s northern grainbelt

Dongara weevil: A newly named pest in WA’s northern grainbelt

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Since 2013, an unidentified weevil has been repeatedly causing damage to canola crops in localised areas of Dongara and Mingenew in WA's northern grain growing...

GRDC in Conversation: Bec Kelly

GRDC in Conversation: Bec Kelly

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In this episode, we sit down with Bec Kelly, a third-generation farmer from Mingenew, WA, who shares her journey from global adventurer to dedicated farmer....

"Agriculture can be part of absolutely any job." #GRDCinConvo #Shorts #Farming

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GRDC in Conversation: Bec Kelly "Agriculture can be part of absolutely any job. Any job you go to uni for, or any job you do...

Dongara weevil: A newly named pest in WA’s northern grainbelt

Dongara weevil: A newly named pest in WA’s northern grainbelt

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Since 2013, an unidentified weevil has been repeatedly causing damage to canola crops in localised areas of Dongara and Mingenew in WA's northern grain growing...

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⏰ "I was that kid who got up at 6 o'clock and pulled alarm clocks to pieces to see how they worked."

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GRDC in Conversation: Ben White Don't miss this week's GRDC in Conversation podcast with Oli le Lievre from Humans of Agriculture and agricultural engineer Ben...

The 4 keys to maximising grain maize yield #GRDC #shorts #maize

The 4 keys to maximising grain maize yield #GRDC #shorts #maize

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Check out these top tips for maximising maize yield 1. Variety selection 2. Irrigation and timing 3. Nutrition 4. Pest control Watch the full video...

GRDC in Conversation: Ben White

GRDC in Conversation: Ben White

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In this episode of the GRDC In Conversation podcast, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Ben White, a highly respected agricultural engineer, researcher, and extension...

"Most WA growers, they push the barrier pretty hard." #HumansofAg #Farming #Shorts

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GRDC in Conversation is back with a stellar line-up of personalities from the west. First episode with Ben White drops tomorrow - don't miss it!...

Grain maize: Maximising benefits and production

Grain maize: Maximising benefits and production

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Work smarter not harder Australian maize growers have found there's a peak in the nitrogen response curve, beyond which there is no measurable effect on...

Grain maize: Maximising benefits and production

Grain maize: Maximising benefits and production

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Assisting growers to work smarter with their inputs to increase profitability is the focus of many GRDC investments. Recently, Australian maize growers have found there's...

3 strategies to minimise blackleg of canola

3 strategies to minimise blackleg of canola

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Tools for tackling this crop disease: 1️⃣ genetic resistance 2️⃣ fungicides 3️⃣ cultural practices Watch the full video now ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Nl4hMA The University of Melbourne...

Tips for tackling blackleg of canola #shorts #GRDC

Tips for tackling blackleg of canola #shorts #GRDC

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Blackleg is the most serious disease in Australian canola, and while fungicides are commonly used to help manage this disease, there are concerns that an...

Tools for tackling blackleg of canola

Tools for tackling blackleg of canola

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Blackleg is the most serious disease in Australian canola, and while fungicides are commonly used to help manage this disease, there are concerns that an...

How to do a destructive sample for fall armyworm (FAW) #GRDC

How to do a destructive sample for fall armyworm (FAW) #GRDC

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Dr Melinda Miles from Queensland Agriculture shares her insights on taking a destructive crop sample, identifying FAW at various growth stages, counting larvae to determine...

Managing Fall Armyworm #GRDC #Shorts

Managing Fall Armyworm #GRDC #Shorts

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The summer of 2023/24 saw high numbers of fall armyworm (FAW) across Queensland and northern NSW. In some late sown crops, FAW had a disastrous...

Fall Armyworm | Identification tips and management options

Fall Armyworm | Identification tips and management options

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The summer of 2023/24 saw high numbers of fall armyworm (FAW) across Queensland and northern New South Wales. In some late sown crops, FAW had...

TOP TIPS for growers to avoid SFNB in barley #GRDC #Shorts

TOP TIPS for growers to avoid SFNB in barley #GRDC #Shorts

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Helping growers with the best management options 1️⃣ avoid barley on barley rotations where possible 2️⃣ choose a variety that has resistance to SFNB Watch...

How to manage spot form net blotch in barley in WA's LRZ #GRDC #Shorts

How to manage spot form net blotch in barley in WA's LRZ #GRDC #Shorts

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Helping growers with the best management options Watch it now via the link in our bio. #GRDCVideo #SFNB #DiseaseManagement

Spot form net blotch in barley: Managing disease in WA's low rainfall zones

Spot form net blotch in barley: Managing disease in WA's low rainfall zones

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Incidences of the spot form net blotch in barley crops across WA’s low rainfall zone have been increasing, so with GRDC investment, researchers from the...

"As these fertiliser prices are getting higher I guess VRT is starting to be pretty interesting."

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Mike Smith | Letting data do the work Watch the full precision ag in practice video case study with Moree grower Mike Smith ▶️ https://bit.ly/3Xpx60n...

Tips for mouse bait spreading   #shorts #GRDC

Tips for mouse bait spreading #shorts #GRDC

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Josh Giumelli's advice for buying bait spreading gear Josh says if you're looking at buying a 12 volt bait spreader, consider getting something with a...

Using Variable Rate Technology #VRT on your farm

Using Variable Rate Technology #VRT on your farm

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Tips from Moree grower Mike Smith on using Variable Rate Technology (VRT) NSW grower Mike Smith has been using variable rate technologies for more than...

Precision Ag in Practice: Mike Smith | Letting data do the work

Precision Ag in Practice: Mike Smith | Letting data do the work

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Variable rate technology falls under the umbrella of Precision Agriculture and it includes a range of tools that are not only becoming commonplace, but also...

Considerations when sowing wheat deep #shorts #GRDC

Considerations when sowing wheat deep #shorts #GRDC

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"It's looking at what we have now, working out we change the seeder configuration to make sure we get that seed consistently deeper than conventionally,...

Long coleoptile wheat project - approach and results from season 1 #GRDC #Shorts

Long coleoptile wheat project - approach and results from season 1 #GRDC #Shorts

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Incorporating long coleoptile wheat into the farming system Trials are being done across the country to investigate different environments, different water conditions, and different soil...

Long coleoptile wheat: Approach and results from the first season

Long coleoptile wheat: Approach and results from the first season

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GRDC is investing $12.7 million into a four-year, national research project looking at incorporating long coleoptile wheat into the farming system. Trials are being done...

"It's extraordinary the resilience that has now been built into the system." #Shorts #GRDC

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GRDC in Conversation: John Woods Check out this week's GRDC in Conversation video interview with GRDC chair and Goondiwindi grower John Woods. Listen ▶️ https://bit.ly/4fv25yN...

"It's been awesome to see the whole picture of soybeans" #GRDC #Shorts #Soybeans

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New video: Improving soybean success The Australian soybean industry has received a boost with a new online soybean manual and a series of workshops. The...

GRDC in Conversation: John Woods

GRDC in Conversation: John Woods

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with John Woods. John is a business owner and farmer at his home property ‘Booroola’ in Northern...

"Where is God's country?" #Reels #GRDC #HumansofAg

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GRDC in Conversation - John Woods Our final GRDC in Conversation series for the northern region is back tomorrow, kicking off with our last video...

Improving soybean success: Coastal soy agronomy workshops & online manual

Improving soybean success: Coastal soy agronomy workshops & online manual

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The Australian soybean industry has received a boost with a new online soybean manual and a series of workshops. The initiatives are part of a...

"It's about ensuring those products are safe: to the environment, to humans, and safe to crops."

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Your questions answered: GRDC and crop protection products GRDC invests in many different approaches to the control of weeds, pests and diseases, including crop protection...

Your questions answered | GRDC and crop protection products

Your questions answered | GRDC and crop protection products

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GRDC invests in many different approaches to the control of weeds, pests and diseases, including crop protection products. In this video we hear from GRDC...

"We've been able to adopt more technology in each part of the farm" #GRDC #shorts

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Precision Ag in Practice: Boardman Agriculture Boardman Agriculture is one Aussie grain growing business using electromagnetic mapping to increase their bottom line. Watch the video...

"Ultimately it's dollars in the farmer's pocket that matters" #AgTech #GRDC #shorts

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Precision Ag in Practice: Boardman Agriculture Electromagnetic mapping is just one of the tools in the precision agriculture kit. And Boardman Agriculture is just one...

Precision Ag in Practice: Boardman Agriculture | Applying electromagnetic mapping

Precision Ag in Practice: Boardman Agriculture | Applying electromagnetic mapping

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Electromagnetic mapping is just one of the tools in the precision agriculture kit and Boardman Agriculture is just one of the Australian businesses using it...

"We have a really informal chat and brainstorming session where we put all our ideas on the table."

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GRDC's National Grower Network GRDC’s National Grower Network (NGN) forums provide an opportunity for anyone involved in the grains industry to bring relevant ideas -...

"My $2 worth of input might be something, hopefully taken back to put around the table" #NGN #shorts

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National Grower Network forums GRDC's National Grower Network (NGN) forums provide an opportunity for anyone involved in the grains industry to bring relevant ideas -...

National Grower Network: Capturing ideas, issues, constraints and opportunities for RD&E

National Grower Network: Capturing ideas, issues, constraints and opportunities for RD&E

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GRDC's National Grower Network (NGN) forums provide an opportunity for anyone involved in the grains industry to bring relevant ideas - including opportunities and constraints...

What's the go with snails?

What's the go with snails?

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Surveillance and flies: New technologies for snail monitoring and control Using surveillance to spy on snails and releasing a "killer" parasatoid fly are just two...

Surveillance and flies: New technologies for snail monitoring and control

Surveillance and flies: New technologies for snail monitoring and control

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Using surveillance to spy on snails and releasing a "killer" parasatoid fly are just two of the new controls being researched as part of a...

New tools for wheat growers #moistureseeking #wheat

New tools for wheat growers #moistureseeking #wheat

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What tools will the $12M national #LongColeoptileWheat project deliver? CSIRO's Greg Rebetzke fills us in. Watch the full video ▶️ https://bit.ly/3yS9qHO #GRDCVideo

"A lot of people in agriculture, they love to help you" #shorts #farming

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GRDC in conversation with Steve Madden. Tune into our next episode of #GRDCinConversation with agronomist Steve Madden and @humansofagriculture_ - out tomorrow.

GRDC in Conversation: Steve Madden

GRDC in Conversation: Steve Madden

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Steve Madden Steve Madden has over 30 years experience as an agronomist and is the inventor...

"We're built for community" #Short #Farming #GRDC

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In conversation with Tony Lockrey "It's something that we can grow and accelerate our learning so quickly." "And then also having mentors that can save...

Why is this a game changer? #GRDC #shorts #longcoleoptile

Why is this a game changer? #GRDC #shorts #longcoleoptile

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Nationwide trial explores 'game changing' wheat varieties It’s estimated that long coleoptile wheat varieties will increase farmers’ profits by $2.3 to 2.4 billion on average,...

"You can sit here today, and rob yourself of today, because you're so stressed about tomorrow."

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In conversation with Tony Lockrey "To be able to just live in the moment, live in the day, and not be carrying everything from the...

GRDC in Conversation: Tony Lockrey

GRDC in Conversation: Tony Lockrey

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Tony Lockrey Tony Lockrey is both a farmer and agronomist based in the farming community of...

"My father, he was a soldier settler" #GRDC #Farming #HumansofAg

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In Conversation with John Hamparsum "My father, he was a soldier settler. And then under the rules of soldier settlement, basically, when they drew their...

Long coleoptile wheat: Nationwide trial explores 'game changing' wheat varieties

Long coleoptile wheat: Nationwide trial explores 'game changing' wheat varieties

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It’s estimated that long coleoptile wheat varieties will increase farmers’ profits by $2.3 to 2.4 billion on average, per year across Australia. That’s why GRDC...

GRDC in Conversation: John Hamparsum

GRDC in Conversation: John Hamparsum

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with John Hamparsum John Hamparsum farms on black soil plains near Gunnedah, New South Wales, in partnership...

"It's the most beautiful soil you'll find" #InConvo #HumansOfAg

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John Hamparsum, NSW grower | GRDC in Conversation Tune into our next episode of #GRDCinConversation with NSW grower John Hamparsum and @humansofagriculture_ - out tomorrow.

When the techonology doesn't work #AgTech #Shorts

When the techonology doesn't work #AgTech #Shorts

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Andrew Sargent | Precision ag in practice Growers Andrew and Malcolm Sargent have been using Precision agriculture (PA) for more than 20 years. While the...

"But I wasn't getting any great stories out of it to come home to the kids." #GRDC #shorts

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GRDC in Conversation: Matthew Durack "But I wasn't getting any great stories out of it to come home to the kids." ... "So I was...

"I remember at the time saying to him: why do you want me to do this?"

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GRDC in Conversation: Matthew Durack "I don't know if I don't know much about farming. I know I want to do it, but I don't...

GRDC in Conversation: Matthew Durack

GRDC in Conversation: Matthew Durack

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Matthew Durack Matthew Durack started his career as a Veterinarian, but always wanted to try his...

"I've always been one to challenge the status quo." #GRDC #shorts #HumansofAg

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In converation with QLD grower Ben Taylor "I've always been one to challenge the status quo. Do I still get some guilt around time off...

Precision Ag in Practice: Andrew Sargent | When the technology doesn't work

Precision Ag in Practice: Andrew Sargent | When the technology doesn't work

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Growers, Andrew and Malcolm Sargent have been using Precision agriculture (PA) for more than 20 years. While the Precision ag technology allows growers to make...

GRDC in Conversation: Ben Taylor

GRDC in Conversation: Ben Taylor

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Ben taylor. Ben Taylor returned to the family farm near Condamine in 2000. They operate a...

"It didn't matter if there were 5 acres left in the corner or 500 acres". #shorts #GRDC #farming

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GRDC in Conversation - Ben Taylor Tune in tomorrow for our next episode of #GRDCinConversation with grower Ben Taylor and @humansofagriculture_. #GRDCPodcast #GRDCVideo #GrowerStory

"It's pretty difficult on our fragile Australian soils to make monoculture work"

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GRDC in Conversation: Stuart & Lyndall Tighe Stuart Tighe shares his views on farming for the future in this week's episode of #GRDCinConversation with Humans...

James Venning | Improving input use and farm management

James Venning | Improving input use and farm management

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Precision ag in practice Precision agriculture has been around for a while and it's meant to make a difference for the better, but does it...

WA growers: are you prepared for potential mouse activity this season?

WA growers: are you prepared for potential mouse activity this season?

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Mouse control | Practical tips for grain growers Check out this @theGRDC video with advice from @MouseAlert and grower Steve Mitchell: ◻️ Know the signs...

GRDC x Humans of Agriculture #podcast #video #short

GRDC x Humans of Agriculture #podcast #video #short

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GRDC in Conversation - Stuart and Lyndall Tighe The GRDC in Conversation podcast series with Humans of Agriculture is back with a new video and...

GRDC in Conversation: Stuart and Lyndall Tighe

GRDC in Conversation: Stuart and Lyndall Tighe

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Stuart and Lyndall Tighe Stuart and Lyndall Tighe found home farming in Moree, New South Wales....

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

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In conversation with Greg Rummery Check out Oli Le Lievre's chat with Greg Rummery in the lastest GRDC in Conversation episode from GRDC and Humans...

Precision Ag in Practice: James Venning | Improving input use and farm management

Precision Ag in Practice: James Venning | Improving input use and farm management

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Precision agriculture has been around for a while and it's meant to make a difference for the better, but does it always? James Venning is...

GRDC in Conversation: Greg Rummery

GRDC in Conversation: Greg Rummery

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Greg Rummary Greg Rummery is an agronomist at Walgett, New South Wales. He has 30+ years...

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

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In conversation with Greg Rummery The GRDC in Conversation podcast series with Humans of Agriculture is back with a new video and podcast ep featuring...

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

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️ GRDC in Conversation - Tom Coggan Don't miss Oli Le Lievre's chat with QLD grower Tom Coggan in the lastest GRDC in Conversation episode...

Late sowing of cereals due to waterlogging #GRDC #short

Late sowing of cereals due to waterlogging #GRDC #short

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Growers along the south coast of WA have been struggling with consecutive seasons of wet conditions leading to waterlogged paddocks. In 2022, GRDC invested in...

GRDC x Humans of Agriculture #podcast #video #short

GRDC x Humans of Agriculture #podcast #video #short

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GRDC in Conversation - Tom Coggan Our popular GRDC in Conversation podcast series with @humansofagriculture_ is back tomorrow with a new video and podcast ep...

GRDC in Conversation: Tom Coggan

GRDC in Conversation: Tom Coggan

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️ Today's 'GRDC in Conversation' podcast interview is with Tom Coggan Tom Coggan is a fifth-generation farmer at Meandarra, Queensland, with integrated enterprises of cropping,...

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

GRDC in Conversation x Humans of Ag #podcast #video #short

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️ GRDC in Conversation - Anna Madden Don't miss Oli Le Lievre's chat with NSW grower and business owner Anna Madden in the lastest GRDC...

Adoption of GRDC research: Late sowing of cereals due to waterlogging

Adoption of GRDC research: Late sowing of cereals due to waterlogging

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Growers along the south coast of Western Australia have been struggling with consecutive seasons of wet conditions leading to waterlogged paddocks. In 2022 GRDC invested...

Resources

Paddock Practices: SDHI fungicide resistance detected in the blackleg fungus -     GRDC

Paddock Practices: SDHI fungicide resistance detected in the blackleg fungus - GRDC

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This Paddock Practice describes a detection of SHRI fungicide resistance in the blackleg fungus found in samples from South Australia, and how canola growers can reduce fungicide resistance developing.

Community trust in grains - focal study 2024 -     GRDC

Community trust in grains - focal study 2024 - GRDC

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This report analyses the results of a 2024 survey of 2800 Australians to understand public sentiment towards the grains industry to identify ways to build social licence and community trust.

Victorian and Tasmanian Crop Sowing Guide -     GRDC

Victorian and Tasmanian Crop Sowing Guide - GRDC

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The 2025 Victorian and Tasmanian Crop Sowing Guide outlines information on current varieties of the major winter crops grown in Victoria and Tasmania.

Western Australian Crop Sowing Guide -     GRDC

Western Australian Crop Sowing Guide - GRDC

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The 2025 Western Australian Crop Sowing Guide contains the latest information on current varieties of the major winter crops grown.

Slug control -     GRDC

Slug control - GRDC

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Slugs are an increasing threat to grain crops. They feed on crops, causing damage and yield loss. This fact sheet explains why an integrated control approach works best for slugs.

Nail the Snails -     GRDC

Nail the Snails - GRDC

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A practical guide to integrated snail control for Australian grain growers.

Redlegged earth mite best management practice guide -     GRDC

Redlegged earth mite best management practice guide - GRDC

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The ‘Redlegged earth mite best management practice guide’ helps grain growers identify RLEM, assess risk, manage it and reduce insecticide resistance.

South Australian Crop Sowing Guide -     GRDC

South Australian Crop Sowing Guide - GRDC

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The 2025 South Australian Crop Sowing Guide lists and describes varieties of the major winter crops suitable to grow in South Australia in the upcoming season.

Paddock Practices: Start managing 2025 disease risks now  -     GRDC

Paddock Practices: Start managing 2025 disease risks now - GRDC

1730984400000 Paddock Practices DAW2404-005RTX, DAW2104-001RTX, DAW2104-002RTX

Warm conditions and variable rainfall across Western Australia have contributed to mixed levels of fungal disease severity this season.

GRDC Grower Survey -     GRDC

GRDC Grower Survey - GRDC

1730293200000 Publication DTE2308-001SAX

The GRDC Grower Survey helps us to improve how we deliver on our purpose of investing in RD&E to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers.

Fungicide-resistant wheat powdery mildew -     GRDC

Fungicide-resistant wheat powdery mildew - GRDC

1729515600000 Factsheet TGC2204-001RTX

Wheat powdery mildew is widespread across the southern region and it’s becoming more fungicide resistant. This fact sheet helps growers identify, reduce and manage the disease to maintain fungicide effectiveness.

Recruiting and inducting employees -     GRDC

Recruiting and inducting employees - GRDC

1729429200000 Factsheet ORM2401-001SAX

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.

Farm Business Models -     GRDC

Farm Business Models - GRDC

1728306000000 GrowNotes undefined

GRDC GrowNotes™ Farm Business Models was first published in 2017 to provide valuable information on relevant and comprehensive farm business management models to growers, their business partners and farm advisers.

GRDC Standard Nozzle Selection Guides -     GRDC

GRDC Standard Nozzle Selection Guides - GRDC

1728306000000 Publication ICN2203-002SAX

GRDC's Standard Nozzle Selection Guide for standard boom sprays details the most common or widely-used nozzle types in Australian spraying systems to help spray operators select the suitable nozzles for their tasks.

Tackling amelioration on variable soil types -     GRDC

Tackling amelioration on variable soil types - GRDC

1727877600000 Publication PLT1909-001SAX

Soil constraints are estimated to cost Australian growers more than $1 billion each year in wheat alone (Orton et al. 2018). Done properly, ameliorating soils boosts yield and profit.

Blackleg Management Guide -     GRDC

Blackleg Management Guide - GRDC

1726495200000 Factsheet MGP1905-001SAX

The 'Blackleg management guide - spring 2024 update' aims to provide the most updated information to help growers and advisers manage canola crops to reduce blackleg infection.

Hay and silage -     GRDC

Hay and silage - GRDC

1726149600000 Factsheet undefined

Hay and silage can be made from failed crops as an alternative income source and can be profitable. This facts sheet will help growers decide whether to cut a crop for hay or not.

Grain market access and chemical residues -     GRDC

Grain market access and chemical residues - GRDC

1725544800000 Factsheet GAL2106-002OPX

Violations of maximum residue limits (MRLs) affect the marketability of Australian grain destined for domestic and export markets.

Green peach aphid - best management practice guide -     GRDC

Green peach aphid - best management practice guide - GRDC

1725544800000 Publication CES2001-001RTX

Growers can learn the latest best management practice of green peach aphid (GPA) in canola and strategies to reduce the risk of insecticide resistance evolution in the 'Green Peach Aphid Best Management Practice Guide

Queensland Winter Crop Sowing Guide -     GRDC

Queensland Winter Crop Sowing Guide - GRDC

1725285600000 Crop Sowing Guide ALB2309-001SAX, CRT2309-001SAX

The 2025 Queensland Winter Crop Sowing Guide contains the latest information for wheat, barley and chickpea varieties.

Foliar applications of fungicides and insecticides -     GRDC

Foliar applications of fungicides and insecticides - GRDC

1724335200000 Factsheet undefined

Learn how insecticide and fungicide products work and how to do pre-spray checks, determine water volume, spray quality and optimise spray set-up and operating parameters in the 'Foliar applications of fungicide and insecticides' fact sheet.

Cropping after the storm - lessons and learnings from flood events -     GRDC

Cropping after the storm - lessons and learnings from flood events - GRDC

1724162400000 Publication ACO2202-002SAX

Following the diverse array of widespread flooding events in 2022, 'Cropping after the storm' provides case studies of recovery in flood-affected cropping areas across South Australia and the east.

Ecosystem services markets - risks and opportunities for Australian grain growers -     GRDC

Ecosystem services markets - risks and opportunities for Australian grain growers - GRDC

1724162400000 Publication ATC2306-002CAX

Ecosystem services markets - risks and opportunities for Australian grain growers' provides an industry-facing summary of findings from a GRDC investment that identified market opportunities for ecosystems services as well as related risks and areas

GRDC Harvester Set-up Guide - optimising harvest losses -     GRDC

GRDC Harvester Set-up Guide - optimising harvest losses - GRDC

1724076000000 Publication PRS2005-001SAX

The GRDC Harvester Set-up Guide is a practical guide to help grain growers optimise harvest losses through harvester set-up.

Phosphorus availability -     GRDC

Phosphorus availability - GRDC

1723384800000 Factsheet USA1910-001RTX, UOQ1910-002RMX

The 'Phosphorus availability' fact sheet contains information to help growers make informed phosphorus application decisions.

Zinc micronutrient -     GRDC

Zinc micronutrient - GRDC

1722434400000 Factsheet USA1910-001RTX

The 'Zinc micronutrient' fact sheet contains information to help growers make informed zinc application decisions.

Boosting diagnostic capacity for plant production industries -     GRDC

Boosting diagnostic capacity for plant production industries - GRDC

1722348000000 Publication DJP2003-010SAX, AVL2104-001SAX, LUN2004-001SAX, CES2004-002SAX, CSP2004-009SAX, DAQ2004-005SAX, DAW2004-005SAX, DPI2004-012SAX, BIO2004-001RTX, NTG2004-001SAX, PFR2004-001SAX, PHA1911-002SAX, DAS2004-009SAX, SRA2004-001SAX,

An Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Rural Research and Development for profit project.

Sandy soils of the southern region -     GRDC

Sandy soils of the southern region - GRDC

1721743200000 Publication CSP1606-008RMX

Across the southern regions of Australia, growers have been observing ‘water left behind’ after growing crops in sandy soils. This poor crop water use is due to several constraints in sandy soils that present challenges for crop production.