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Herbicide resistance status of grain and cotton cropping regions – strategic insights for RDE

Description

Understanding the extent of herbicide resistance across the Australian grain and cotton growing regions is a critical basis for subsequent resistance investment and awareness. Random national herbicide resistance benchmarking surveys allow a broad and complete picture of herbicide resistance. It also provides the opportunity for emerging resistance issues to be identified early. The proposed investment will utilise exciting collaborations with the Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) and the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI) to deliver a national survey to collect and collate data on weed species distribution and frequency as well as herbicide resistance status across grain and cotton farming systems efficiently and effectively.

RFT Number

PROC-9177052

Closing date & time

Wednesday 22nd of May 2024, at 05:00 PM ACT local time

Details

Release date: Wednesday 24th of April 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 24th of April 2024

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Understanding the global market, potential enablers and barriers to commercial use of biofertilisers, biostimulants and biopesticides in Australian grain production

Description

Australian broadacre growers have experienced cost pressure for inputs including fuel and fertilisers. Biofertiliser solutions may offer a means to save on production costs, improve the quality of crops and take care of the environment. Biostimulants are natural or organic substances that can enhance plant growth, development, and resilience. Biostimulants could potentially support sustainable agriculture but also contribute to reduced reliance on synthetic growth regulators and chemical inputs. They may also create an opportunity to differentiate and add value to Australia’s agricultural exports. Biopesticides, (including bio-insecticides) can come from plants, microbes, or other organic sources, and are highly compatible with integrated pest management practices. An understanding of the current international research landscape and the potential impact of these product types and categories is necessary to inform future research direction.

RFT Number

PROC-9177054

Closing date & time

Wednesday 22nd of May 2024, at 05:00 PM ACT local time

Details

Release date: Monday 22nd of April 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd of April 2024

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Sustainable systems for profit-maximisation in the High Rainfall Zone (HRZ) of Western Australia

Description

The HRZ of WA, has canola typically following a cereal crop. In the Albany port zone, barley is the main cereal compared to the Esperance port zone, where wheat dominates. These tight cereal/canola rotations raise concern over aspects which could impact the long-term profitability and sustainability of crop production such as disease incidence and the exclusion of a legume phase. A multi-disciplinary research approach is needed to address the assessment of profitability and sustainability of various systems. The impact of crop and variety choice, rotational sequence, and agronomic management strategy in combination with integrated disease management strategies needs to be evaluated. The research outputs will provide growers in the HRZ with sound data and insights on the most profitable and sustainable production systems that they can implement.

RFT Number

PROC-9177048

Closing date & time

Wednesday 5th of June 2024, at 05:00 PM ACT local time

Details

Release date: Monday 8th of April 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th of April 2024

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Using an understanding of mouse ecology and behaviour to direct crop protection management

Description

Over the past 10-20 years, Australian farming systems have evolved significantly with the adoption of conservation agriculture techniques like minimum tillage, stubble retention, and diversified crop rotations. These methods have enhanced profitability, disrupted disease cycles, and improved soil health, contributing to the resilience and sustainability of Australian grain farming. However, these changes have also inadvertently boosted pest problems, particularly with feral house mice (Mus domesticus), which now thrive in the undisturbed environments of modern farms, leading to more frequent outbreaks. To address this, farmers increasingly rely on zinc phosphide grain baits, but there's a need to explore a variety of strategies to mitigate mouse impacts on grain farms. This includes reducing food sources, crop cover, and mouse burrows, as well as improving overall mouse management through a deeper understanding of their interactions with the farming ecosystem. The investment aims to investigate these strategies and offer actionable recommendations to reduce the economic burden of mice on grain crops.

RFT Number

PROC-9177049

Using an understanding of mouse ecology and behaviour to direct crop protection management is now CLOSED

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Administrative Coordinator: National Farming Systems Network (FS-Net)

Description

GRDC are seeking an Administrative Coordinator for National Farming Systems Network (to be referred to as FS-Net) meetings. Meetings comprise of both face-to-face (F2F) and virtual meetings every year, over a period of three years.

RFT Number

PROC-9177036

Closing date & time

Tuesday 30th of April 2024, at 05:00 PM ACT local time

Details

Release date: Monday 25th of March 2024
Last updated: Monday 15th of April 2024

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NGN: Improving the management of grass weeds in grain oat crops in the Western Region

Description

Oat production in Australia has remained steady, maintaining an average of 800,000 hectares annually over the last decade, with the highest oat production and grain yield observed in WA. There is a predicted uptick in oat production, driven by grain value and growing interest amongst farmers in integrating oats into their farming systems. Oats exhibit greater tolerance to frost and waterlogging compared to other cereals, canola, and pulses. They are considered a beneficial break in cereal-dominated farming systems, displaying increased resistance to certain cereal soilborne diseases. Additionally, oats offer versatility as farmers can decide whether to cut for hay or harvest for grain based on profitability. Despite these advantages, the management of weeds, especially grass weeds, poses a significant challenge and is increasingly becoming an issue for oat grain production. This is due to the following reasons: • Oats face challenges in herbicide use due to increased susceptibility to damage and limited pre-emergent options, reducing the use of available weed control products. • The smaller market for oats, in comparison to wheat and barley, constrains herbicide product development and registration. • While oats are considered competitive with weeds, studies quantifying their impact on weed populations are limited, challenging assumptions about weed competition efficacy. There is a lack of local validation and information on chemical, non-chemical and cultural grass weed management strategies specific for oats in Australian conditions. The incorporation of IWM strategies will be essential for a crop that has limited herbicide options and there are opportunities to validate options to suppress and control problematic weeds (wild oats, ARG, and brome grass).

RFT Number

PROC-9177043

NGN: Improving the management of grass weeds in grain oat crops in the Western Region is now CLOSED

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