https://grdc.com.au/Media-Centre/GRDC-Podcasts/Driving-Agronomy-Podcasts Brought to you by the Grains Research and Development Corporation and presented by Online Business Radio’s Chris Brown, Driving Agronomy podcasts are released weekly and discuss various agronomic issues to assist and inform those in the Australian grain industry. Driving Agronomy podcasts are released weekly and discuss various agronomic issues to assist and inform those in the Australian grain industry. Grains Research and Development Corporation en-AU clean Driving Agronomy podcasts are released weekly and discuss various agronomic issues to assist and inform those in the Australian grain industry. Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) webmaster@grdc.com.au Some tips on making sure your next grain storage purchase is gas tight!! Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Some tips on making sure your next grain storage purchase is gas tight!! https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/4/F/F4FB31B5F8E04D94ABD7CFD681AB41E7%20phillip%20burrill%202016%20silo%20quality.mp3 Australia needs to be able to supply high quality wheat to Asian markets while at the same time lifting yield. Is it possible? Mon, 06 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Australia needs to be able to supply high quality wheat to Asian markets while at the same time lifting yield. Is it possible? https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/D/0/4D024EC0AB0343CBBACA662709A42BE8%20ross%20kingwell%202016%20yield%20and%20quality.mp3 Australia's wheat industry is beginning to lose market share to the Ukraine in valuable Asian markets. Mon, 30 May 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Australia's wheat industry is beginning to lose market share to the Ukraine in valuable Asian markets. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/F/1/8F1CF38C1A4B4E5890C48E2AD1602238%20ross%20kingwell%202016.mp3 A new study is looking at the potential consequences of residual traces in our soils of some common herbicides. Mon, 23 May 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new study is looking at the potential consequences of residual traces in our soils of some common herbicides. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/C/A/8CA3961139B3405898517CA2286AD597%20mick%20rose%202016.mp3 A new mapping tool will help growers pinpoint herbicide resistance in their area. Tue, 17 May 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new mapping tool will help growers pinpoint herbicide resistance in their area. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/3/B/03B4BFB755854253AF74DA90E987CA0E%20craig%20white%202016.mp3 Is it goodbye El Nino and hello La Nina? Time will tell. Mon, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Is it goodbye El Nino and hello La Nina? Time will tell. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/C/5/9C5A5FF1B88D46D986D90D08D5499223%20david%20stephens%20may%202016.mp3 The predicted increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is bittersweet news for grain growers. Mon, 09 May 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The predicted increase in carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere is bittersweet news for grain growers. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/5/5/055763EF67E445F496112AF046EC80E1%20glenn%20fitzgerald%202016.mp3 Which is the best seeding system to use when applying pre-emergent herbicides at sowing? Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Which is the best seeding system to use when applying pre-emergent herbicides at sowing? https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/9/C/C9C0F002878541A78E15C6A8C83C547D%20sam%20kleemann%202016.mp3 Growers can stack the odds against herbicide resistance more in their favour. Mon, 18 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Growers can stack the odds against herbicide resistance more in their favour. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/1/A/51A51C6C83BD4D8E8C8B864E79570D6A%20Peter%20Newman%20-%20April%202016.mp3 Grazing winter crops with livestock has many advantages - find out what they are from a farmer's perspective. Mon, 11 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grazing winter crops with livestock has many advantages - find out what they are from a farmer's perspective. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/E/5/4/E54F0066115C43BEAA8E4433390C7282%20Andrew%20Fowler%202016%20.mp3 There are many advantages to a dual purpose cropping system on mixed farms, but proper planning is required. Mon, 04 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are many advantages to a dual purpose cropping system on mixed farms, but proper planning is required. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/0/1/7019CC9FE0494FA0812FA7D2BC83C445%20John%20Kirkegaard%20-%20dual%20purpose%20cropping%20Driving%20Agronomy%202016.mp3 Sowing crops in an east westerly direction offers many advantages when it comes to non-chemical weed control. Fri, 01 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Sowing crops in an east westerly direction offers many advantages when it comes to non-chemical weed control. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/E/D/9ED786E2E7A1473EBC8768D2EBD65BBF%20greg%20brooke%202016.mp3 Farmers are reminded about the important role of micro-nutrients in their soils in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are reminded about the important role of micro-nutrients in their soils in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/7/2/5722BE07FF7E40A5BD2D61466CF43F5B%20nigel%20wilhelm%20february%202016.mp3 New frost susceptibility scores for wheat and barley varieties have been released. Mon, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation New frost susceptibility scores for wheat and barley varieties have been released. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/F/9/0F9C66BEEF1B4DC89D98F38B74E16E1F%20ben%20biddulph%20frost%20scores%202016.mp3 A national canola program is turning up soem interesting results in relation to time of sowing. Program runs: 4 mins 24 secs Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A national canola program is turning up soem interesting results in relation to time of sowing. Program runs: 4 mins 24 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/8/2/18257DE4D746438CB2DDEB80868BA483%20john%20kirkegaard%20canola%202016.mp3 In the International Year of Pulses, what's the long term future look like for this valuable crop. Program runs: 5 mins 4 secs Mon, 29 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation In the International Year of Pulses, what's the long term future look like for this valuable crop. Program runs: 5 mins 4 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/2/2/2224B679280448B69B94D6FD48965F82%20ron%20storey%20pulses%202016.mp3 There's much to consider when using pre-emergent herbicides. Here's a snapshot. Program runs: 4 mins 53 secs Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation There's much to consider when using pre-emergent herbicides. Here's a snapshot. Program runs: 4 mins 53 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/C/F/DCF2B94BD3BB42CE9F8DB1CC37D81590%20john%20cameron%20preemergents%202016.mp3 A new alert system will revolutionise how growers and agronomists find out about threats to crops. Mon, 15 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new alert system will revolutionise how growers and agronomists find out about threats to crops. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/3/C/5/3C53B18AABF44C719E024C41A93275F0%20chris%20pittock%202016.mp3 Scientists have identified two new genes that will herald the beginning of the end of pre-harvest sprouting in wheat. Mon, 08 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Scientists have identified two new genes that will herald the beginning of the end of pre-harvest sprouting in wheat. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/E/8/FE890DAFA2CE49EEA2CF5AA58F362BB1%20Frank%20Gubler%202016.mp3 Growers are urged to show caution before planting back to back pulses because of disease risks. Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Growers are urged to show caution before planting back to back pulses because of disease risks. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/4/6/4460F7A1BDF944588792A67C3E86B234%20gordon%20cumming%20and%20mark%20seymour%202016.mp3 It's the time of the year when farmers assess their financial performance. We talk to a specialist in farm accounting. Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation It's the time of the year when farmers assess their financial performance. We talk to a specialist in farm accounting. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/9/E/99EF455D6E24488D9AF8F076F21586C7%20mike%20krause%20end%20of%20year%202015.mp3 An increased number of random checks on grain variety declarations will take place this harvest. Mon, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation An increased number of random checks on grain variety declarations will take place this harvest. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/E/4/1E40EBBC9171404F957C85BF21871928%20denis%20mcgrath%20EPR%202015%20.mp3 Researchers are developing a method of objectively measuring the quality of pulses which will speed up research into new varieties. Program runs: 4 mins 57 secs Fri, 27 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Researchers are developing a method of objectively measuring the quality of pulses which will speed up research into new varieties. Program runs: 4 mins 57 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/5/D/25D25B5EEFAB426AA72442B279D3894A%20joe%20panozzo%202015.mp3 An on-farm trial has begun into controlling insects in stored grain by starving them of oxygen. Program runs: 5 mins Mon, 23 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation An on-farm trial has begun into controlling insects in stored grain by starving them of oxygen. Program runs: 5 mins https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/0/D/10DF942C1F1341AEA95A5AD0D12AB6F7%20james%20newman%202015.mp3 Researchers are working on early identification of frost damage levels to mitigate losses to farmers. Program runs: 5 mins Mon, 16 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Researchers are working on early identification of frost damage levels to mitigate losses to farmers. Program runs: 5 mins https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/8/F/88F577300BAD4FA2B6DE169DB53B272D%20steven%20crimp%20frost%20project%202015.mp3 How can growers can ensure grain fumigants will continue in the long term to be effective against grain storage insects? Find out on GRDC Driving Agrononmy Tue, 03 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation How can growers can ensure grain fumigants will continue in the long term to be effective against grain storage insects? Find out on GRDC Driving Agrononmy https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/7/2/D72701452DF74145A544B6CE1AB0FFE2%20paul%20ebert%20-%20phosphine%20final%202015.mp3 Aerating hot grain is one way to control insect pests in silos. The options explained on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 26 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Aerating hot grain is one way to control insect pests in silos. The options explained on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/E/8/7E89185587774AACB6D0C53EE3E43EFD%20chris%20warrick%20aeration%202015.mp3 Are farmers buying the right silos for their needs? We find out on this edition of Driving Agronomy. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Are farmers buying the right silos for their needs? We find out on this edition of Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/B/7/7B772439F76340BB919B47AD9E364006%20peter%20botta%20gas%20tight%20storage%202015.mp3 There are ways to minimise the risk of harvester fires. Find out more on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are ways to minimise the risk of harvester fires. Find out more on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/1/0/21019EDC332549B198465C9C56623414%20ben%20white%20harvester%20fire%202015.mp3 The Spring 2015 edition of the Blackleg Management Guide is out and we review it and the current research efforts into the disease on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation The Spring 2015 edition of the Blackleg Management Guide is out and we review it and the current research efforts into the disease on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/1/4/1143FAE5193248078E387397A28F561C%20kurt%20lindbeck%20spring%20guide%202015.mp3 What are the four blocks upon which to build your business? Find out on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 28 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation What are the four blocks upon which to build your business? Find out on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/E/1/9E1AEDA98A6449D2AD438F2C0224DBCE%20neville%20brady%202015.mp3 Australia's national chickpea harvest could break records at harvest time. Mon, 21 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Australia's national chickpea harvest could break records at harvest time. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/3/A/B/3ABECABE73204FEFBBEB6A23F7B59559%20gordon%20cumming%202015.mp3 Research into a new style of furrow opener could deliver some potential benefits to growers. Hear more about the Bentleg on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research into a new style of furrow opener could deliver some potential benefits to growers. Hear more about the Bentleg on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/3/D/53D75FC2F8344B57B09D373E0A9AD71C%20james%20barr%202015.mp3 GRDC has released a comprehensive manual called Farming the Business which is now available through the iTunes store. Mon, 31 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has released a comprehensive manual called Farming the Business which is now available through the iTunes store. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/D/0/4D07A7A4AD304862930A653057D5C847%20mike%20krause%20farming%20the%20business%202015.mp3 Research is showing herbicide resistance can be delayed more effectively by mixing chemicals at full rates than simply rotating chemicals. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research is showing herbicide resistance can be delayed more effectively by mixing chemicals at full rates than simply rotating chemicals. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/A/F/BAF34A4A19FB466B929FBD974C23202A%20peter%20newman%20mixing%20chemicals%202015.mp3 A major herbicide resistance project has come to an end. What were the lessons learned? Program runs 4 mins 57 secs Mon, 20 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A major herbicide resistance project has come to an end. What were the lessons learned? Program runs 4 mins 57 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/E/6/B/E6B9A0873AFC4D499FE43419947DF84C%20Chris%20Preston%202015%20resistance%20wrap.mp3 Researchers have discovered that spraying the herbicide, paraquat, in the evening delivers a better result. Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Researchers have discovered that spraying the herbicide, paraquat, in the evening delivers a better result. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/1/F/41F537DBDB9F443A893396ABF4BF4EBC%20tony%20cook%202015%20paraquat.mp3 Research is looking for ways to retain health giving components of canola oil during the refining process. Program runs: 4 mins 17 secs Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research is looking for ways to retain health giving components of canola oil during the refining process. Program runs: 4 mins 17 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/6/B/96B7C2EA50A8499ABD58FB08B98FEB15%20clare%20flakelar%202015.mp3 RIM modelling shows that ryegrass can be controlled in canola/wheat rotations by adding a third control method. Mon, 22 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation RIM modelling shows that ryegrass can be controlled in canola/wheat rotations by adding a third control method. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/C/B/0CB44AEC0BAE4A3A94FA71A91AC15581%20peter%20newman%20-%20RIM-%202015.mp3 Research is attempting to find ways to unlock the applied nitrogen fertiliser stored in the soil. Tue, 16 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research is attempting to find ways to unlock the applied nitrogen fertiliser stored in the soil. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/E/2/2E2AB69A422140A3A2993428ACAFED3A%20lori%20phillips%202015.mp3 On this program we take a look at the role of soil consultants in lifting grain yields and profitability. Wed, 10 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation On this program we take a look at the role of soil consultants in lifting grain yields and profitability. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/C/A/4CA0FE965B354671B378FF75185ACCFD%20michael%20eyres%202015.mp3 A new technical manual for agronomists on pre-emergent herbicides has been released in time for incrop spraying. Mon, 08 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new technical manual for agronomists on pre-emergent herbicides has been released in time for incrop spraying. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/E/3/E/E3ED10F9B94049CB972C30A370BBFFED%20Mark%20Congreve%202015%20preemergents-1.mp3 A multi-pronged approach is needed when it comes to managing weeds that can survive a dose of herbicide. Wed, 03 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A multi-pronged approach is needed when it comes to managing weeds that can survive a dose of herbicide. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/F/2/2F27DEA5BF0D47AC8454BEABFBFCD30B%20geoff%20fosberry%202015.mp3 Researchers say it's possible to substantially reduce weed seedbanks by crowding out weeds with thick stands of crop. Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Researchers say it's possible to substantially reduce weed seedbanks by crowding out weeds with thick stands of crop. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/6/B/B6B42DA980CF43669BCC4A1297986EE0%20michael%20walsh%20HWSC%202015.mp3 The double knock is important to farmers in controlling weeds, but it's not all about chemicals. Mon, 11 May 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The double knock is important to farmers in controlling weeds, but it's not all about chemicals. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/A/1/1/A1109AD95C764001BABC1316D0167BD8%20micahel%20widderick%202015.mp3 Increased CO2 levels as a result of climate change could lead to an increase in virus severity hitting Australian crops. Wed, 06 May 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Increased CO2 levels as a result of climate change could lead to an increase in virus severity hitting Australian crops. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/E/B/E/EBE2B34EEBBE449C9153F030805A0EEE%20piotr%20trebicki%202015.mp3 CSIRO's James Hunt discusses some of the benefits and pitfalls of early sowing. Wed, 29 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation CSIRO's James Hunt discusses some of the benefits and pitfalls of early sowing. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/D/3/0D3B9C6FD8CE4CA0ABD610E78AEF63FD%20james%20hunt%20early%20sowing%20normalised%202015.mp3 We hear about the high economic cost of weeds to the cropping industry and how it compares to a decade ago. Mon, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation We hear about the high economic cost of weeds to the cropping industry and how it compares to a decade ago. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/1/E/81ED482056CE409C8D4AF92B69BB9FF8%20rick%20llewellyn%202015.mp3 Farmers are beginning to measure soil moisture with electro-magnetic mapping (EM38) technology. Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are beginning to measure soil moisture with electro-magnetic mapping (EM38) technology. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/5/E/15EB43BAF4C64720AC6A511FCB2CEE79%20byron%20birch%202015.mp3 Russia has moved from a net importer of grain to one of the worlds biggest exporters in 10 years. How did it happen? Mon, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Russia has moved from a net importer of grain to one of the worlds biggest exporters in 10 years. How did it happen? https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/B/9/7B988511EDDF45CFB476D63D5EA094FF%20dmitri%20rylko%202015.mp3 Research done by the CSIRO has challenged accepted wisdom about the value of break crops in a low rainfall environment. Mon, 23 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research done by the CSIRO has challenged accepted wisdom about the value of break crops in a low rainfall environment. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/E/9/A/E9AD95AFFD71486D86F6E0377FD5EDA1%20roger%20lawes%202015.mp3 A new smart phone app is being developed that can estimate soil water levels. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new smart phone app is being developed that can estimate soil water levels. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/0/2/8029DA37742B4141B6C1D0A7F4082F78%20brett%20robinson%202015.mp3 Harm van Rees from Cropfacts Pty Ltd discusses the important issue of bridging the gap between actual yield and potential yield. Fri, 06 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Harm van Rees from Cropfacts Pty Ltd discusses the important issue of bridging the gap between actual yield and potential yield. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/0/2/902E43180D65499E92D303172F55C52B%20harm%20van%20rees%202015.mp3 After years of GRDC funded research, new frost ratings for wheat are set to be released this year. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation After years of GRDC funded research, new frost ratings for wheat are set to be released this year. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/6/0/6601152722124AE4B6283BD8CBD88824%20biddulph%202015.mp3 The incidence of frost in southern Australia has increased and the frost window has widened at a time when temperatures are warming. Fri, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation The incidence of frost in southern Australia has increased and the frost window has widened at a time when temperatures are warming. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/7/C/27C168B73FFD41A18F77081B9D1005AD%20steven%20crimp%202015.mp3 Farmers are being encouraged to test their soils for pathogens in the lead up to the 2015 winter cropping season using Predicta B testing. However, new sampling protocols have come into place Sat, 14 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are being encouraged to test their soils for pathogens in the lead up to the 2015 winter cropping season using Predicta B testing. However, new sampling protocols have come into place https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/E/3/5E31E29482D844019D5225EFE115A331%20alan%20mckay%202015.mp3 Starving weeds of light and space to grow has been show to be another effective weed control tool for croppers. Mon, 09 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Starving weeds of light and space to grow has been show to be another effective weed control tool for croppers. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/9/6/496276E37C124736AB2A9B9A9C24B6CB%20deirdre%20lemerle%202015.mp3 Next year is the United Nations sanctioned International Year of Pulse. We speak to the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council to find out what's happening in Australia. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Next year is the United Nations sanctioned International Year of Pulse. We speak to the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council to find out what's happening in Australia. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/B/B/6BBCB83F6CB746B8AC3A04C96638B60A%20georgie%20aley%202015.mp3 Nitrogen is one of the most important fertilisers in cropping but can be the most difficult to manage. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Nitrogen is one of the most important fertilisers in cropping but can be the most difficult to manage. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/3/4/134996DA8F3347BEBE7D71F491F37FD9%20john%20angus%202015.mp3 WA grower Doug Smith, offers some advice to people considering narrow windrow burning as a way of controlling the spread of weed seeds during harvest. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation WA grower Doug Smith, offers some advice to people considering narrow windrow burning as a way of controlling the spread of weed seeds during harvest. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/5/4/4548B8875C1B4155A62950E8BE5A83F1%20doug%20smith%20narrow%20windrows%202014.mp3 Research carried out by the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative has uncovered the habits of major weed seeds at harvest time. Tue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research carried out by the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative has uncovered the habits of major weed seeds at harvest time. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/9/5/895A4697787A4C71BDB5558500F6E300%20walsh%20survey%202014.mp3 Farm advisory boards or panels are becoming more widely used by farmers who want to achieve a more strategic approach to their farming business. Thu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farm advisory boards or panels are becoming more widely used by farmers who want to achieve a more strategic approach to their farming business. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/6/1/661CD9B70D0C4DC9BF142B3F657318B6%20long%20boards%202014.mp3 Research has found that weeds can also become resistant to the non chemical weed control technique of harvest weed seed control. Tue, 25 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research has found that weeds can also become resistant to the non chemical weed control technique of harvest weed seed control. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/4/2/442A441D198B48A2A6B6AAC4DC5398B9%20ashworth%202014.mp3 A survey of growers' retained sowing seed has found high levels of contamination with herbicide resistant weed seed. Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A survey of growers' retained sowing seed has found high levels of contamination with herbicide resistant weed seed. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/7/7/F77730A1104D4BEA83C7007549C4049E%20mechelle%20owen%202014.mp3 Grain storage expert, Chris Warrick takes us through some of the issues you need to consider when deciding the economic viability of purchasing new grain storage Tue, 11 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grain storage expert, Chris Warrick takes us through some of the issues you need to consider when deciding the economic viability of purchasing new grain storage https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/8/8/888463B614BF454EB01130772492FDFD%20warrick%20-%20economics%20of%20storage%202014.mp3 Grain growers are being encouraged to carry paper envelopes in their harvesters to collect for testing weeds they suspect of being herbicide resistant. Mon, 03 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grain growers are being encouraged to carry paper envelopes in their harvesters to collect for testing weeds they suspect of being herbicide resistant. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/A/C/8AC9BC1F12134154AF4EC5EBAA500BD6%20broster%202014.mp3 Weather forecasting is becoming more accurate. True! Find out why on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Weather forecasting is becoming more accurate. True! Find out why on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/8/0/4808252C6D3244A8920E9C81E34E2DBD%20schaeffer%202014.mp3 Records show that there has been some increased testing of plants for herbicide resistance in the last couple of years, but not really among individual farmers or individual agronomists. We examine why that's the case. Mon, 13 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Records show that there has been some increased testing of plants for herbicide resistance in the last couple of years, but not really among individual farmers or individual agronomists. We examine why that's the case. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/3/6/036E274AEE0D462C9BBC3AC710E3BD2D%20storrie%20resistance%20testing%202014.mp3 World leading nitrogen scientists gathered recently in Adelaide. On this program we speak to Professor Micahael Russelle from the USDA about nitrogen fixation. Tue, 07 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation World leading nitrogen scientists gathered recently in Adelaide. On this program we speak to Professor Micahael Russelle from the USDA about nitrogen fixation. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/1/4/6141A40C789E493DBD910341AF79C277%20Fixing%20Nitrogen-Russelle%202014-1.mp3 Farmers have moved their crops wider apart in recent years. A new study reveals the upsides and downsides. Mon, 29 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers have moved their crops wider apart in recent years. A new study reveals the upsides and downsides. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/7/8/C78F9E00C3424617819061E3D9E0AA2D%20Wider%20Row%20Spacings-Poole%20FAR%202014.mp3 It's a challenge! Working ON your business rather than just IN your business. But it's a challenge that farmers must meet, according to a leading farm management consultant. Mon, 22 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation It's a challenge! Working ON your business rather than just IN your business. But it's a challenge that farmers must meet, according to a leading farm management consultant. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/0/E/10E494F179A8454589911190C06874EA%20Working%20on%20your%20business-Symes%202014.mp3 Scientists at SARDI are developing a test to measure the health of soil by quantifying the number of "good" or free living nematodes present in soil samples. Mon, 15 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Scientists at SARDI are developing a test to measure the health of soil by quantifying the number of "good" or free living nematodes present in soil samples. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/4/F/64F10149CDC341639C143FDBFCBD795B%20Linsell%202014.mp3 Farmers have been urged to carefully plan their weed management in fallow paddocks before bringing them back into crop production. Mon, 08 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers have been urged to carefully plan their weed management in fallow paddocks before bringing them back into crop production. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/2/E/C2E4C34A3DD54FA0B69112BE8C78D8DE%20condon%20spray%20topping%202014.mp3 With insect pests in grain storage continuing to cause problems, farmers who are winning the battle are attracting premiums from buyers. Mon, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With insect pests in grain storage continuing to cause problems, farmers who are winning the battle are attracting premiums from buyers. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/E/B/BEB98545C82D49AFA9FE4A4376AEE076%20warrick%202014.mp3 The potential for unmanned aerial vehicles to advance agriculture is possibly huge. On this program we speak to one agronomist who has invested early in this technology. Mon, 04 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The potential for unmanned aerial vehicles to advance agriculture is possibly huge. On this program we speak to one agronomist who has invested early in this technology. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/7/8/778712C524F643B4BA1F927A9C98A52B%20donald%20-%20UAVs%20-%202014.mp3 A national research study is underway, funded by GRDC, to find the best methods to deliver micronutrients to our soils. Mon, 28 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A national research study is underway, funded by GRDC, to find the best methods to deliver micronutrients to our soils. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/1/D/11D4328E728449868196EC7A81A0C09B%20wilhelm%20-%20micronutrients%202014.mp3 New fungicide options are on the way for the treatment of the soil borne pathogen, Rhizoctonia Mon, 21 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation New fungicide options are on the way for the treatment of the soil borne pathogen, Rhizoctonia https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/B/1/5B18B11E38344F7FB13619B4CBAE6929%20mckay%20rhizoctonia%202014.mp3 Perennial wheat is on the drawing board for Australian grain growers. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Perennial wheat is on the drawing board for Australian grain growers. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/6/0/5606CEEBFFB1497BB4B1A4418C259B13%20newell%202014.mp3 Australian scientists are close to delivering to breeders lines of wheat that have resistance to the two most common root lesion nematodes. Mon, 07 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Australian scientists are close to delivering to breeders lines of wheat that have resistance to the two most common root lesion nematodes. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/F/3/6F310C2B838246A2A03A2B2A7CB194E1%20thompson%202014.mp3 Scientists at Curtin University have achieved a breakthrough in the control of Yellow Spot in wheat by finding a way to neutralise one of the genes that contribute to the disease. Mon, 30 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Scientists at Curtin University have achieved a breakthrough in the control of Yellow Spot in wheat by finding a way to neutralise one of the genes that contribute to the disease. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/C/1/4C17533BABC643A8B3E7A63AC7215708%20moffat%202014.mp3 A new online resource is being trialled. eXtensionAUS aims to widen the network of professional advice to which growers and their advisers have access. Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new online resource is being trialled. eXtensionAUS aims to widen the network of professional advice to which growers and their advisers have access. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/2/A/F2A5804DA59F45178C23E0348128A34B%20beever%202014.mp3 The directions surrounding the use of the herbicide Haloxyfop have been clarified. Find out more about this important issue on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 16 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The directions surrounding the use of the herbicide Haloxyfop have been clarified. Find out more about this important issue on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/F/D/1FD6F893E4954894ADD502FE683945B6%20bodnaruk%202014.mp3 Farmers are often told to use full label rates when applying chemicals. On this program some of the trickier questions relating to label rates are answered. Tue, 10 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are often told to use full label rates when applying chemicals. On this program some of the trickier questions relating to label rates are answered. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/4/C/64C6A2E78F3F4DD2B7197CFC0DD91939%20tim%20condon%202014.mp3 Grain growers are being urged to check the quality of their seed grain following concern over insect infestation of some silos. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grain growers are being urged to check the quality of their seed grain following concern over insect infestation of some silos. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/1/A/01AF6EEB95584FAFA104B996E84A4763%20burrill%202014.mp3 Understanding your tax return is the key to understanding the health of your farm business. Tax expert Mike Krause from P2PAgri explains on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 26 May 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Understanding your tax return is the key to understanding the health of your farm business. Tax expert Mike Krause from P2PAgri explains on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/E/0/6E02AA792C4944EF91C5F2C31A448F86%20krause%202014.mp3 International soil microbe expert, Dr Jack Gilbert discusses the important role of microbes and bacteria in our soils and where current research is taking our understanding of soils. Sat, 17 May 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation International soil microbe expert, Dr Jack Gilbert discusses the important role of microbes and bacteria in our soils and where current research is taking our understanding of soils. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/2/9/52970FB238D648E2B509C387CF35CF69%20jack%20gilbert%202014.mp3 Researchers have taken a major step towards developing faba beans with naturally occurring herbicide tolerance. Mon, 12 May 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Researchers have taken a major step towards developing faba beans with naturally occurring herbicide tolerance. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/9/B/C9BC4A100A3748B4926AACE3538E95B5%20mao%202014.mp3 Grain and Graze 3 is underway this time focusing on risk management, grazing on crop lands and crop/fodder rotations Mon, 05 May 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grain and Graze 3 is underway this time focusing on risk management, grazing on crop lands and crop/fodder rotations https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/B/5/6B5F9C5F8DE94AD4BF57911D9AA76EF7%20nicholson%20and%20england%202014.mp3 Multiple disease resistance is considered the Holy Grail of barley research. On this program we find out about the GRDC funded project that is leading the way. Mon, 28 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Multiple disease resistance is considered the Holy Grail of barley research. On this program we find out about the GRDC funded project that is leading the way. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/8/9/989CD4E74E4B4CC5A4BDF12811BDE0B0%20platz%20disease%20resistance%202014.mp3 There are several ways herbicide resistance can develop on a farm. On this program, we examine where herbicide resistance comes from and how it might arrive in your paddocks. Wed, 23 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are several ways herbicide resistance can develop on a farm. On this program, we examine where herbicide resistance comes from and how it might arrive in your paddocks. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/4/0/B40646BDFC304338AE3C2C22EB62207F%20thornby%202014.mp3 Nitrogen application can be problematic for growers because of the variables that influence its application and amount. On this program we go through some rules of thumb on nitrogen use both at the beginning and the end of the season. Mon, 14 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Nitrogen application can be problematic for growers because of the variables that influence its application and amount. On this program we go through some rules of thumb on nitrogen use both at the beginning and the end of the season. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/0/9/1090EA869B0B4EA78851D0FD07C1492F%20laycock%202014.mp3 GRDC is funding research into the development of biopesticides that could be used on a broadacre scale to fight pests like aphids, blackleg and soil borne diseases. On this program Gavin Ash explains the challenges and the rewards of the research. Mon, 07 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC is funding research into the development of biopesticides that could be used on a broadacre scale to fight pests like aphids, blackleg and soil borne diseases. On this program Gavin Ash explains the challenges and the rewards of the research. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/A/F/DAFF777ABE464151ACF01E6A9BBDC0A7%20gavin%20ash%202014.mp3 Farmers and their advisers will soon be able to benchmark themselves against existing average district wheat yields and the potential water limited wheat yields of their district. At the moment farmers nationally are only yielding around 48 percent of what is exploitable from their farms. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers and their advisers will soon be able to benchmark themselves against existing average district wheat yields and the potential water limited wheat yields of their district. At the moment farmers nationally are only yielding around 48 percent of what is exploitable from their farms. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/7/3/9734CA2B7D3B4053927CCD2B6E4DC587%20zvi%20hochman%202014.mp3 On this program Stephen Marcroft from Marcroft Grains Pathology outlines future research into a variety of fungal diseases including Sclerotinia Mon, 24 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation On this program Stephen Marcroft from Marcroft Grains Pathology outlines future research into a variety of fungal diseases including Sclerotinia https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/4/C/64C5638213DB4C8283AD526EB7E5D00C%20marcroft%202014.mp3 Farmers have been urged to get nitrogen into their crop efficiently and effectively. Rob Norton from the International Plant Nutrition Institute explains on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers have been urged to get nitrogen into their crop efficiently and effectively. Rob Norton from the International Plant Nutrition Institute explains on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/A/2/0/A20D44E3C6884E8381B522157D67F179%20norton%202014.mp3 Farmers are being encouraged to think broadly about sowing times to take more direct advantage of late summer rainfall. James Hunt from CSIRO talks about a three pronged approach which has been successful in higher rainfall zones of the southern region where winter wheat varieties are still available. Mon, 03 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are being encouraged to think broadly about sowing times to take more direct advantage of late summer rainfall. James Hunt from CSIRO talks about a three pronged approach which has been successful in higher rainfall zones of the southern region where winter wheat varieties are still available. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/0/B/90B778EF8D3E441C96080F0B094545CB%20hunt%202014.mp3 A survey of growers has demonstrated a good understanding of rhizobial inoculation of legumes, but with some shortcomings when it comes to the details. We find out more on GRDC Driving Agronomy Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A survey of growers has demonstrated a good understanding of rhizobial inoculation of legumes, but with some shortcomings when it comes to the details. We find out more on GRDC Driving Agronomy https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/7/7/077D21000DA943A9A954DD9969B48465%20maarten%20ryder%202014.mp3 Countering many of the abiotic stresses experienced by crops is well within the grasp of farmers and can lead to increases in productivity. On this program, Canadian agronomist Steve Larocque explains his systems approach to agriculture. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Countering many of the abiotic stresses experienced by crops is well within the grasp of farmers and can lead to increases in productivity. On this program, Canadian agronomist Steve Larocque explains his systems approach to agriculture. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/B/6/CB6EE2E3E4F04A44B1C686C215649613%20Laroque%202014.mp3 New GRDC funded research will seek to find out if adding additional potassium to a crop will help it resist the stress of drought and frost. More information on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation New GRDC funded research will seek to find out if adding additional potassium to a crop will help it resist the stress of drought and frost. More information on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/D/B/CDBEB35550D24548BEC9817A5982C40D%20Richard%20Bell%202014.mp3 2015 will see the introduction of frost tolerance ratings in cereal crops. On this program GRDC Managing Director, John Harvey explains how it came about and also talks about some of the other R&D highlights of 2013. Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation 2015 will see the introduction of frost tolerance ratings in cereal crops. On this program GRDC Managing Director, John Harvey explains how it came about and also talks about some of the other R&D highlights of 2013. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/7/8/5786E42A7F1042AB881E9A30315FD064%20john%20harvey%202013.mp3 GRDC makes travel awards available twice a year for farmers wishing to expand their knowledge to the direct benefit of the Australian grains industry. On this program we hear from farm consultant Sam Trengove, who along with 30 farmers, toured the grain growing areas of North America as recipients of a GRDC travel award. Mon, 09 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC makes travel awards available twice a year for farmers wishing to expand their knowledge to the direct benefit of the Australian grains industry. On this program we hear from farm consultant Sam Trengove, who along with 30 farmers, toured the grain growing areas of North America as recipients of a GRDC travel award. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/3/5/635D6336D8CB41A9955F10D661996FA2%20sam%20trengove%202013.mp3 Farmers are being urged to control summer weeds soon after harvest. For more on this story listen to GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 02 Dec 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are being urged to control summer weeds soon after harvest. For more on this story listen to GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/7/4/F74991E771534099A3F976F7536DB033%20preston,%20boutsallis,%20newman%202013.mp3 A survey of eastern Australian growers has found that only around 15 percent of farmers are using true controlled traffic farming where all their wheel tracks are at a 3 metre spacing. This surprise result is discussed on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Thu, 28 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A survey of eastern Australian growers has found that only around 15 percent of farmers are using true controlled traffic farming where all their wheel tracks are at a 3 metre spacing. This surprise result is discussed on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/B/6/CB61E78A13974E40BBD219B76FB2D6F0%20yule%202013.mp3 The recent uncovering of ryegrass resistance to both Glyphosate and Paraquat in a WA vineyard has highlighted the value of the chemicals on which we rely. On this program we hear about one experiment which showed it’s possible for a ryegrass plant to develop some resistance to Paraquat even when it has not been applied to the plant. Mon, 18 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation The recent uncovering of ryegrass resistance to both Glyphosate and Paraquat in a WA vineyard has highlighted the value of the chemicals on which we rely. On this program we hear about one experiment which showed it’s possible for a ryegrass plant to develop some resistance to Paraquat even when it has not been applied to the plant. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/D/B/9DB6319138634B4BB4811FE048155FC7%20busi%20double%20knock%202013.mp3 Patch management of Glyphosate resistant weeds is being proposed by scientists as one means of eradicating resistant weeds. Patch management involves putting resources into patches of weeds whose seeds are relatively immobile. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 11 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Patch management of Glyphosate resistant weeds is being proposed by scientists as one means of eradicating resistant weeds. Patch management involves putting resources into patches of weeds whose seeds are relatively immobile. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/E/F/DEF5F5158894490CAB4E4C83BEC79E76%20Thornby%202013.mp3 Is Lupin the next super food? Definitely, according to Dr Regina Belski who has studied the health benefits of Lupin as a food for human consumption. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Is Lupin the next super food? Definitely, according to Dr Regina Belski who has studied the health benefits of Lupin as a food for human consumption. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/3/D/4/3D4E6C4E71C7499C8D0792C2F4E090B2%20belski%202013.mp3 The international pulse industry hopes to use a proposed international year of pulses in 2016 as a springboard to introduce innovative new pulse products to the western world as a way of increasing demand for pulses. Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation The international pulse industry hopes to use a proposed international year of pulses in 2016 as a springboard to introduce innovative new pulse products to the western world as a way of increasing demand for pulses. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/C/C/6CCEE434C1BA409D93058A06A13C5E7C%20bahceci%202013.mp3 GRDC’s capacity building program is providing opportunities for scores of people to develop their knowledge and skills to further benefit the grains industry. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC’s capacity building program is providing opportunities for scores of people to develop their knowledge and skills to further benefit the grains industry. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/F/7/4F73B0794CB3410E9DA5F0446CDA7BE7%20leonard%20and%20allan%202013-1.mp3 If you are growing canola this year, it’s time to check your crop for the presence of Blackleg disease. On this program, Blackleg specialist, Steve Marcroft describes the checking process and tells us why it is important. Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation If you are growing canola this year, it’s time to check your crop for the presence of Blackleg disease. On this program, Blackleg specialist, Steve Marcroft describes the checking process and tells us why it is important. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/C/7/BC7C0D44AC3B4E06A1601C860D90B3B5%20marcroft%20october%202013.mp3 GRDC is funding a three year project to monitor mouse populations across the grains belt of Australia. To find out more about this story listen to an interview with Simon Humphrys from the Invasive Animals CRC on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Wed, 09 Oct 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC is funding a three year project to monitor mouse populations across the grains belt of Australia. To find out more about this story listen to an interview with Simon Humphrys from the Invasive Animals CRC on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/A/1/6A18932441B645F280BF32A28A316793%20humfreys%202013.mp3 GRDC's new Chairman, Richard Clark, takes up his new role this week. On this program we find out about his plans for the near future and also what motivated him to take on this challenging job. Mon, 30 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC's new Chairman, Richard Clark, takes up his new role this week. On this program we find out about his plans for the near future and also what motivated him to take on this challenging job. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/2/9/D29C8CDB636A410FB37E42613DE2C774%20clark%202013%20REVISED.mp3 On this program, Grain Storage Specialist, Peter Botta explains that the permit issued by the APVMA for the use of Dichlorvos does not include the sale of the chemical in pack sizes normally used by farmers. Mon, 23 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation On this program, Grain Storage Specialist, Peter Botta explains that the permit issued by the APVMA for the use of Dichlorvos does not include the sale of the chemical in pack sizes normally used by farmers. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/A/E/0/AE0C501214AC45E78205DF9BE4E6D76D%20Botta%20dichlorvos%202013.mp3 Western Australian farmer, Trevor Syme has won the prestigious award of GRDC Grain Grower of the Year. On this program we find out about Trevor’s farming operation, his battle with non-wetting soils and his willingness to share what he has learned with others. Mon, 16 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Western Australian farmer, Trevor Syme has won the prestigious award of GRDC Grain Grower of the Year. On this program we find out about Trevor’s farming operation, his battle with non-wetting soils and his willingness to share what he has learned with others. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/E/2/DE27E19FB81C4FC5A57EC6680D2DA7F1%20syme%202013.mp3 Weed seed collection at harvest is being advocated as a management tool that farmers should adopt. On this program Peter Newman from AHRI and Maurie Street from GOA discuss how narrow windrow burning could be adopted in eastern Australia. Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Weed seed collection at harvest is being advocated as a management tool that farmers should adopt. On this program Peter Newman from AHRI and Maurie Street from GOA discuss how narrow windrow burning could be adopted in eastern Australia. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/E/2/8E2F14A5523E48D69D6DB8253E817CCE%20newman%20and%20street%202013.mp3 The world of precision agriculture is moving quickly into the area of crop protection where a variety of sensors mounted on a tractor can tell an operator what areas of the paddock need nitrogen, where fungicides are required and where to spray herbicide. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy Mon, 02 Sep 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The world of precision agriculture is moving quickly into the area of crop protection where a variety of sensors mounted on a tractor can tell an operator what areas of the paddock need nitrogen, where fungicides are required and where to spray herbicide. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/6/8/2680FA068F464884B081CA4A768D2957%20leithold%202013.mp3 Jemma Sadler is a Nuffield Scholar who believes co-existence is the key to overcoming weed resistance as new technologies are introduced into farming. Find out about her Nuffield search on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 19 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Jemma Sadler is a Nuffield Scholar who believes co-existence is the key to overcoming weed resistance as new technologies are introduced into farming. Find out about her Nuffield search on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/7/D/47D46760ECE14CA896741418E0FE7928%20sadler%202013.mp3 Controlling fleabane in crop can be more effective than the normal post harvest double knock treatment. A combination of chemical control in-crop and canopy shading delivers excellent results. Mon, 12 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Controlling fleabane in crop can be more effective than the normal post harvest double knock treatment. A combination of chemical control in-crop and canopy shading delivers excellent results. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/E/F/6EF18AE9C1234C2DB9A3FFCB47B29B52%20walker%20fleabane%202013.mp3 There is strong evidence that low doses of herbicide can lead to resistance building up in surviving weeds. On this week’s GRDC Driving Agronomy we revisit the argument about low dosage. Mon, 05 Aug 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There is strong evidence that low doses of herbicide can lead to resistance building up in surviving weeds. On this week’s GRDC Driving Agronomy we revisit the argument about low dosage. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/9/9/799935804F404F398B0CA6879FA729E5%20neve%202013.mp3 Increasing farming economies of scale can be achieved in a number of ways. On this program South Australian farmer John Gladigau talks about collaborative farming ventures. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Increasing farming economies of scale can be achieved in a number of ways. On this program South Australian farmer John Gladigau talks about collaborative farming ventures. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/B/6/2B6179F58E7F44B9BAA9C857B2110959%20gladigau%202013.mp3 While it may not be for everyone, producing fodder as a primary crop works well for many growers. Find out more on this edition off GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation While it may not be for everyone, producing fodder as a primary crop works well for many growers. Find out more on this edition off GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/C/8/6C8C15A5128F495EA8E996F9CF5D2A30%20toomey%202013.mp3 Here are some timely tips from spray consultant Bill Gordon for successful in-crop spraying. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Here are some timely tips from spray consultant Bill Gordon for successful in-crop spraying. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/D/6/CD68544E07BE4266A6529F015741A1C3%20gordon%20in%20crop%20spray%202013.mp3 With early reports of resistance creeping in to combination Group H and C chemicals in the United States, Australian farmers are being urged to make sure they prolong the life of the chemical by including non-chemical weed control methods. More information on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 08 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With early reports of resistance creeping in to combination Group H and C chemicals in the United States, Australian farmers are being urged to make sure they prolong the life of the chemical by including non-chemical weed control methods. More information on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/1/8/white%202013.mp3 With herbicide resistance increasing, it makes good economic sense to know what herbicides your weeds are resistant to. On this program, John Broster from the Charles Sturt University testing laboratory explains the process of testing weed seeds for resistance. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With herbicide resistance increasing, it makes good economic sense to know what herbicides your weeds are resistant to. On this program, John Broster from the Charles Sturt University testing laboratory explains the process of testing weed seeds for resistance. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/E/7/{5E7A2863-84E3-4ACC-B25C-80C45E6BFABA}broster%202013.mp3 Big, quick spray rigs are tempting farmers to increase speeds across the paddock, but it can cause loss of efficacy from reduced coverage. On this program, Greg Kruger from the University of Nebraska and Bill Gordon from Bill Gordon Consulting talk about the similarities between the US and Australia when it comes to modern spray practices. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Big, quick spray rigs are tempting farmers to increase speeds across the paddock, but it can cause loss of efficacy from reduced coverage. On this program, Greg Kruger from the University of Nebraska and Bill Gordon from Bill Gordon Consulting talk about the similarities between the US and Australia when it comes to modern spray practices. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/B/E/{6BE0C3DC-7F88-46C2-AB57-F4C9354FAFCF}kruger%20and%20gordon%202013.mp3 GRDC is within a few years of making infrared technology available to all grain growers with comparably inexpensive instruments that will allow farmers to measure the water and nutrient content of their soils on the spot. Find out more on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC is within a few years of making infrared technology available to all grain growers with comparably inexpensive instruments that will allow farmers to measure the water and nutrient content of their soils on the spot. Find out more on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/7/A/{57A16D20-A881-49B0-A6B7-2D02E17414C3}meibusch%20ir%20technology%202013.mp3 There’s a whole world out there in cyber land that is just waiting to make your life easier. All you need is the right sort of phone and a spirit of adventure. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There’s a whole world out there in cyber land that is just waiting to make your life easier. All you need is the right sort of phone and a spirit of adventure. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/6/C/{86C0C9AA-1633-4C35-9FDB-65E0A8C014BE}heath%202013.mp3 Does strategic tillage undo long term improvement in soils under no-till farming systems? That’s the question that Dr Yash Dang is setting out to answer with a research project looking at the impact of occasional tillage. On this program he discusses his results so far. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Does strategic tillage undo long term improvement in soils under no-till farming systems? That’s the question that Dr Yash Dang is setting out to answer with a research project looking at the impact of occasional tillage. On this program he discusses his results so far. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/1/1/{511E4DEA-FC17-4E90-92ED-D9E0B5B72E99}dang%202013.mp3 Farmers have a new mate! It’s called CliMate – a free downloadable app for iPhones and iPads that brings together more than 60 years of historical weather data right up to yesterday’s rain or sunshine. CliMate puts some objective rigour behind your gut feel about what the season is going to do. Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers have a new mate! It’s called CliMate – a free downloadable app for iPhones and iPads that brings together more than 60 years of historical weather data right up to yesterday’s rain or sunshine. CliMate puts some objective rigour behind your gut feel about what the season is going to do. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/7/F/{97F37EC0-BAF7-43AF-BDD5-FB97B0FDE0E8}freebairn%202013-1.mp3 Ongoing research funded by GRDC has found some merit in sowing cereal crops in an east west direction with fewer weeds, greater yield and increased moisture conservation reported. More information on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Ongoing research funded by GRDC has found some merit in sowing cereal crops in an east west direction with fewer weeds, greater yield and increased moisture conservation reported. More information on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/E/A/C/{EACCFE4A-1F96-4A51-B07F-AC2FB2EBD3CA}Hasham%202013-1.mp3 US weed scientist and media personality, Ford Baldwin once famously told his farmer readers to spray Roundup every Monday. Why would he say that? Well at the time it sounded like a good idea! Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation US weed scientist and media personality, Ford Baldwin once famously told his farmer readers to spray Roundup every Monday. Why would he say that? Well at the time it sounded like a good idea! https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/D/4/{CD44E0E8-6C26-47DA-B67A-4AADACF6F9A4}baldwin%202013.mp3 The key to managing foliar disease is to only grow varieties that are resistant to the disease. Grant Hollaway from DPI in Victoria reminds us how this strategy has worked in the past and why growing susceptible varieties is a recipe for future trouble. Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The key to managing foliar disease is to only grow varieties that are resistant to the disease. Grant Hollaway from DPI in Victoria reminds us how this strategy has worked in the past and why growing susceptible varieties is a recipe for future trouble. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/A/F/C/{AFC27E38-24D5-420D-8492-62FF05D48AF1}hollaway%202013.mp3 Growers planning to control ryegrass populations in their paddocks with Sakura are being urged to only use full label rates to stave off any resistance emerging to this new and powerful herbicide. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Growers planning to control ryegrass populations in their paddocks with Sakura are being urged to only use full label rates to stave off any resistance emerging to this new and powerful herbicide. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/D/9/{5D9679BA-1710-4774-B068-2FB5F940F728}busi%202013.mp3 Soil scientists are urging farmers to incorporate their stubble with additional nutrients – where and when it is possible to do so - as a way of increasing soil organic matter. CSIRO soil scientist, Clive Kirby explains in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Soil scientists are urging farmers to incorporate their stubble with additional nutrients – where and when it is possible to do so - as a way of increasing soil organic matter. CSIRO soil scientist, Clive Kirby explains in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/4/3/{8438B68A-6880-497D-B0BB-A61AE309C459}kirkby%202013.mp3 The timing of a slug baiting program is more important than the number of times baits are laid out. Leading slug researcher, Michael Nash from the University of Melbourne outlines the most effective slug control program and warns that spraying slugs is probably not the answer when it comes to emergency control methods. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The timing of a slug baiting program is more important than the number of times baits are laid out. Leading slug researcher, Michael Nash from the University of Melbourne outlines the most effective slug control program and warns that spraying slugs is probably not the answer when it comes to emergency control methods. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/A/B/{2ABAF826-CE38-46F2-A96C-8C913D4B8E38}nash%202013.mp3 The first case of an herbicide resistant weed was uncovered in 1970 and since then the number of resistant weeds has blown out to nearly 400. Ian Heap gives us some hard data and some hard facts on how people around the world are managing, with fewer chemical options, to control weeds. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The first case of an herbicide resistant weed was uncovered in 1970 and since then the number of resistant weeds has blown out to nearly 400. Ian Heap gives us some hard data and some hard facts on how people around the world are managing, with fewer chemical options, to control weeds. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/2/3/{62384C08-0BDC-417F-AD89-CDFFB39A6D34}heap%202013.mp3 Coonamble farmer, Tony Single, has battled Glyphosate resistance for many years. Hear his story about how he has managed to control his resistant weeds and keep farming on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Coonamble farmer, Tony Single, has battled Glyphosate resistance for many years. Hear his story about how he has managed to control his resistant weeds and keep farming on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/D/6/{7D643327-005F-4F1F-953C-50DD34E1D693}single%202013.mp3 What was the reaction within Monsanto when the herbicide glyphosate first started to lose its universal effectiveness? And what lessons were learned as a result? We speak with the head of Monsanto’s global weed resistance effort, John Soteres on this episode of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation What was the reaction within Monsanto when the herbicide glyphosate first started to lose its universal effectiveness? And what lessons were learned as a result? We speak with the head of Monsanto’s global weed resistance effort, John Soteres on this episode of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/8/C/{B8C6F3D3-5746-4CE8-8C64-5F100612276F}Soteres%202013.mp3 The continued proliferation of wild radish in Western Australia has caused a re-think about how to deal with the damaging weed. On this program, Bill Campbell from Nufarm in WA speaks about the lessons that Eastern Australia can learn from western farmers when it comes to dealing with wild radish. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation The continued proliferation of wild radish in Western Australia has caused a re-think about how to deal with the damaging weed. On this program, Bill Campbell from Nufarm in WA speaks about the lessons that Eastern Australia can learn from western farmers when it comes to dealing with wild radish. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/A/D/9/AD93CC931E1F4B3ABABB42A3A4237211%20campbell%202013%20wild%20radish.mp3 New research has shown that early sowing of longer season wheat varieties into a wet soil profile can deliver yield advantages of up to 2 tonnes per hectare. James Hunt from CSIRO Plant Industry explains on this edition of GRC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation New research has shown that early sowing of longer season wheat varieties into a wet soil profile can deliver yield advantages of up to 2 tonnes per hectare. James Hunt from CSIRO Plant Industry explains on this edition of GRC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/9/0/{1909AD1C-5950-4027-94C7-10B017E32FB4}hunt%202013.mp3 Farmers planning to grow canola this year face the problem of 2 million hectares of blackleg inoculum left over from 2012. How farmers should be tackling this issue is revealed in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers planning to grow canola this year face the problem of 2 million hectares of blackleg inoculum left over from 2012. How farmers should be tackling this issue is revealed in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/7/4/{D7415223-6F01-4077-9C71-24E200D849DD}marcroft%202013-1.mp3 A new across industry campaign has been launched to help farmers delay the onset of herbicide resistance on their farms. The Chair of Weedsmart is Dr Stephen Hole and he explains the program on this edition of Driving Agronomy. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new across industry campaign has been launched to help farmers delay the onset of herbicide resistance on their farms. The Chair of Weedsmart is Dr Stephen Hole and he explains the program on this edition of Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/3/5/C/{35C69792-A5B0-4E94-A16F-DC226E908DC8}hole%202013.mp3 A key to framing a marketing plan for grain is to understand yourself and your business. On this GRDC Driving Agronomy, Brad Knight the national marketing manager for grain broker Ag Farm explains some simple ground rules for forming a marketing strategy. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A key to framing a marketing plan for grain is to understand yourself and your business. On this GRDC Driving Agronomy, Brad Knight the national marketing manager for grain broker Ag Farm explains some simple ground rules for forming a marketing strategy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/F/A/{0FA18CFB-F4E5-4604-9183-0A865A16E908}knight%202013.mp3 There are big gains to be made growing legumes by introducing the right rhizobia into the soil. On this program, soil biologist Mat Denton explains the role of rhizobia and the benefits they bring to soil health and crop yield. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are big gains to be made growing legumes by introducing the right rhizobia into the soil. On this program, soil biologist Mat Denton explains the role of rhizobia and the benefits they bring to soil health and crop yield. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/C/1/{FC1F6793-65D7-4D08-BC5C-086ED9FE0430}denton%202013.mp3 On this episode of GRDC Driving Agronomy, GRDC’s Senior Manager, Plant Health, Rohan Rainbow, talks about emerging issues with diseases, weeds and pests and the role of GRDC in helping growers deal with them. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation On this episode of GRDC Driving Agronomy, GRDC’s Senior Manager, Plant Health, Rohan Rainbow, talks about emerging issues with diseases, weeds and pests and the role of GRDC in helping growers deal with them. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/F/9/{1F9AA7A0-5BEE-4D7D-AC25-20CB485CDCC7}rainbow%202013-1.mp3 A major project funded by CSIRO to better understand pest suppressive landscapes is coming to finality. On this program we look at some of the preliminary findings. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A major project funded by CSIRO to better understand pest suppressive landscapes is coming to finality. On this program we look at some of the preliminary findings. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/D/B/3/{DB337A2B-0698-438C-AD2B-2BA7EA32EF72}parry%202013.mp3 It’s time to check on farm grain storage facilities for insects, temperature and moisture levels. And for many growers it may be time to reassess grain storage infrastructure. More on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Program runs 4 mins 47 secs Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation It’s time to check on farm grain storage facilities for insects, temperature and moisture levels. And for many growers it may be time to reassess grain storage infrastructure. More on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Program runs 4 mins 47 secs https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/F/C/{CFC5FF04-5C20-4D43-A1AB-590EC83016C8}botta%202013.mp3 Chris Heinjus completes our series on grain marketing with some helpful advice on developing a marketing plan. Mon, 24 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Chris Heinjus completes our series on grain marketing with some helpful advice on developing a marketing plan. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/5/2/{55236665-F07A-42CE-AC63-87AB31788608}heinjus%202012.mp3 There are pitfalls to be avoided by farmers when they are developing their grain marketing plans. Independent adviser Malcolm Bartholomaeus of Profarmer outlines some of the issues that growers need to consider. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are pitfalls to be avoided by farmers when they are developing their grain marketing plans. Independent adviser Malcolm Bartholomaeus of Profarmer outlines some of the issues that growers need to consider. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/B/6/{0B607162-7987-43EE-9FAB-55059132BBC7}bartholomeaus%20-2012.mp3 A study by ABARES has found that even in a deregulated selling environment, there is no difference in the prices received by the top 20 percent of growers and the average grower. According the GRDC Southern Panel Chair, David Shannon this is an argument for all growers to become more active in formulating strategic marketing plans for their grain as a way of capturing price premiums. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A study by ABARES has found that even in a deregulated selling environment, there is no difference in the prices received by the top 20 percent of growers and the average grower. According the GRDC Southern Panel Chair, David Shannon this is an argument for all growers to become more active in formulating strategic marketing plans for their grain as a way of capturing price premiums. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/F/D/{4FD76BBA-C3F9-45E8-877E-32DE73816A15}shannon%20-%20grain%20marketing%202012.mp3 Farmers thinking about their variety selection for next year are being encouraged to visit the National Variety Trials website for the best information on new and existing varieties. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers thinking about their variety selection for next year are being encouraged to visit the National Variety Trials website for the best information on new and existing varieties. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/3/F/D/{3FD4E5C2-77BD-4CAE-9ECD-3AE80D65CAFA}giles%202012.mp3 A range of new wheat varieties will be available for Australian growers next year. In this whip-around the country we hear briefly about what is available. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A range of new wheat varieties will be available for Australian growers next year. In this whip-around the country we hear briefly about what is available. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/E/1/{4E1AE875-4F4C-47D6-B2EF-574EDE0A6108}new%20wheat%20varieties%202013%20-%202012.mp3 Many younger Australian farmers would not know a time when the disease Crown Rot had not invaded their paddocks. Honorary Professor Lester Burgess, talks about when Crown Rot was first detected and why and how growers then and now manage the disease. Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Many younger Australian farmers would not know a time when the disease Crown Rot had not invaded their paddocks. Honorary Professor Lester Burgess, talks about when Crown Rot was first detected and why and how growers then and now manage the disease. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/A/B/2/{AB2D0964-A1F3-4777-8DFF-EEEB049AD5EB}burgess-1.mp3 GRDC has staged a series of meetings with its stakeholders on the new five year strategic plan. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has staged a series of meetings with its stakeholders on the new five year strategic plan. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/F/6/{1F635C6C-A08C-4A69-92F0-1982929EAF25}harvey%20-%20research%20partner%20meetings%202012.mp3 On this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy we check out what’s new in 2013 with emerging pulse varieties. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation On this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy we check out what’s new in 2013 with emerging pulse varieties. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/3/B/3/{3B3D3C8F-7A17-4737-AF98-2EAC6DAC86F3}hawthorne%20cumming%202012.mp3 Accountant Julie Harris talks about the mechanics of the federal government’s Conservation Tillage Tax Incentive. Individual farmers should seek advice from their own financial advisers. For more information, visit http://www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/carbonfarmingfutures/rto Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Accountant Julie Harris talks about the mechanics of the federal government’s Conservation Tillage Tax Incentive. Individual farmers should seek advice from their own financial advisers. For more information, visit http://www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/carbonfarmingfutures/rto https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/0/7/{90747C0B-D32C-488E-9374-4EB42AF03B5C}harris%202012.mp3 Much of the viability of your farm is judged by the value of the land and the equity you hold in the land. On this Driving Agronomy, we look at how farm land appreciates in value and what that means to long term wealth creation – a topic covered at a recent GRDC Farm Business Update. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Much of the viability of your farm is judged by the value of the land and the equity you hold in the land. On this Driving Agronomy, we look at how farm land appreciates in value and what that means to long term wealth creation – a topic covered at a recent GRDC Farm Business Update. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/9/B/6/{9B6384B4-A368-4BE4-B38A-597FD5030529}Ridge%202012.mp3 GRDC Chairman Keith Perrett has announced a National Grain Inventors Competition. The competition – with $15,000 in prize money for the winner – is seeking to find Australia’s most innovative farmer with an invention that will be of benefit to the whole grain farming community. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC Chairman Keith Perrett has announced a National Grain Inventors Competition. The competition – with $15,000 in prize money for the winner – is seeking to find Australia’s most innovative farmer with an invention that will be of benefit to the whole grain farming community. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/C/D/{6CD4DF4A-2EE3-404E-B18F-2FADCF0BE325}perrett%20and%20hicks%202012.mp3 GRDC is currently conducting Farm Business Management workshops in grain growing areas. An important component of the workshop is grain marketing and on this edition of Driving Agronomy we speak with Mark Martin who delivered the grain marketing session at Harden in central NSW. Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC is currently conducting Farm Business Management workshops in grain growing areas. An important component of the workshop is grain marketing and on this edition of Driving Agronomy we speak with Mark Martin who delivered the grain marketing session at Harden in central NSW. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/C/9/7/{C974DA01-B590-4305-A7C7-FA23A8699220}martin%20-%20marketing%202012.mp3 GRDC’s Manager Protection Traits, Dr Francis Ogbonnaya has won the prestigious Women in Triticum Mentor Award presented by the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative. Dr Ogbonnaya will use the $3000 honararium he receives for winning the award, matched dollar for dollar from his own savings, to establish a fund that will help orphaned Nigerian women attend university in Nigeria. Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC’s Manager Protection Traits, Dr Francis Ogbonnaya has won the prestigious Women in Triticum Mentor Award presented by the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative. Dr Ogbonnaya will use the $3000 honararium he receives for winning the award, matched dollar for dollar from his own savings, to establish a fund that will help orphaned Nigerian women attend university in Nigeria. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/C/1/{1C13F270-E5DE-4DA3-A7CD-F88B81DB929B}Ogbonnaya%202012.mp3 Kazakhstan is a paradox. Nowadays a small farm in the former Soviet republic measures around 50,000 hectares and yet the farming methods and equipment used date back 50 or 60 years. A lot of the farmland is being aggregated by farming entrepreneurs who are actively seeking knowledge from people like international farming consultant, Ian Keene to help bring their operations into the 21st century. This program paints a picture of what farming is like right now in Kazakhstan. Mon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Kazakhstan is a paradox. Nowadays a small farm in the former Soviet republic measures around 50,000 hectares and yet the farming methods and equipment used date back 50 or 60 years. A lot of the farmland is being aggregated by farming entrepreneurs who are actively seeking knowledge from people like international farming consultant, Ian Keene to help bring their operations into the 21st century. This program paints a picture of what farming is like right now in Kazakhstan. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/9/3/{493B07AA-FE29-4C3D-9D9D-057325E4615D}keene%202012.mp3 2011 Conservation Farmer of the Year, Grant Byrne, from Peak Hill in central NSW uses summer cropping in an area where summer cropping is virtually unknown to fight herbicide resistance. Grant’s shift to conservation farming has seen his yields increase significantly and his inclusion of summer cropping into his rotations has reduced the threat of resistance problems that were developing over his 4000 hectare farming operation. Mon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation 2011 Conservation Farmer of the Year, Grant Byrne, from Peak Hill in central NSW uses summer cropping in an area where summer cropping is virtually unknown to fight herbicide resistance. Grant’s shift to conservation farming has seen his yields increase significantly and his inclusion of summer cropping into his rotations has reduced the threat of resistance problems that were developing over his 4000 hectare farming operation. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/1/9/B/{19BEFD12-2CFB-4D49-866D-AD58F246E734}Byrne%202012.mp3 Harvest windrow burning of weed seeds works well in Western Australia where summer rainfall is not common. But how would it work in the eastern states where wet summers are common? Maurie Street from the Grain Orana Alliance decided to find out and he relates his experience on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Harvest windrow burning of weed seeds works well in Western Australia where summer rainfall is not common. But how would it work in the eastern states where wet summers are common? Maurie Street from the Grain Orana Alliance decided to find out and he relates his experience on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/1/1/{F117B879-CE57-4FAB-B8D1-33EEFF0723D7}street%202012.mp3 GRDC has launched its new five year strategic plan. On this program, GRDC Managing Director, John Harvey, outlines the key components of the plan. Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has launched its new five year strategic plan. On this program, GRDC Managing Director, John Harvey, outlines the key components of the plan. 4:58 strategic plan, Harvey, RDE priorities, GRDC https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/7/5/4/{754235ED-3280-4E61-8D86-355AF87849FF}harvey%20strategic%20plan%20final%202012.mp3 Many growers time their first fungicide spray at tillering when they are spraying for weeds. Bu according to Nick Poole from the Foundation for Arable Research in New Zealand, fungicide application at tillering is too early and farmers risk leaving important later leaves unprotected against diseases such as stripe rust and yellow spot. Mon, 06 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Many growers time their first fungicide spray at tillering when they are spraying for weeds. Bu according to Nick Poole from the Foundation for Arable Research in New Zealand, fungicide application at tillering is too early and farmers risk leaving important later leaves unprotected against diseases such as stripe rust and yellow spot. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/2/2/{8224C13D-EDEF-4B16-929D-FE36B4B16C29}poole%202012.mp3 The principles of no-till farming are the same the world over, but in Argentina, the practice is very different including regular stubble loads of 15 tonnes per hectare. No-till farming pioneer Roberto Peiretti describes the South American brand of conservation agriculture. Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The principles of no-till farming are the same the world over, but in Argentina, the practice is very different including regular stubble loads of 15 tonnes per hectare. No-till farming pioneer Roberto Peiretti describes the South American brand of conservation agriculture. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/2/8/3/{283B7176-A211-48E8-B461-CC741F17F37D}peiretti%202012.mp3 Col Wellings from the University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute gives us an overview of cereal rust reports early in the 2012 season and talks about the balance between genetic and chemical control of rust diseases in grain crops. Mon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Col Wellings from the University of Sydney Plant Breeding Institute gives us an overview of cereal rust reports early in the 2012 season and talks about the balance between genetic and chemical control of rust diseases in grain crops. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/D/A/{4DAA044D-AE98-467A-955F-0AAF0A1F900E}wellings%202012.mp3 Picking the right time to spray insect pests in a crop comes down to a finely tuned balance of economic return. If you spray too early or too late, you will lose money. On this program we discuss some of the issues you need to consider when deciding your economic threshold for spraying insect pests. Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Picking the right time to spray insect pests in a crop comes down to a finely tuned balance of economic return. If you spray too early or too late, you will lose money. On this program we discuss some of the issues you need to consider when deciding your economic threshold for spraying insect pests. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/D/9/{8D93F889-5C12-4CBC-9DA9-87ED47822B18}brier%202012.mp3 Getting your foliar spray operation wrong not only has direct costs in terms of chemical and labour costs, but lost opportunity costs from lower crop yields. Understanding the product you use and how you apply it to your crop is critical to a successful spray. On this program we speak with spray consultant, Bill Gordon. Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Getting your foliar spray operation wrong not only has direct costs in terms of chemical and labour costs, but lost opportunity costs from lower crop yields. Understanding the product you use and how you apply it to your crop is critical to a successful spray. On this program we speak with spray consultant, Bill Gordon. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/A/4/{5A4DA29E-BD6C-4BB1-9FDB-6B503764D22C}gordon%202012%20foliar%20applications.mp3 A new incrop foliar spray has been released to control blackleg in canola. Growers are being urged to monitor their crops closely for the appearance of blackleg. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new incrop foliar spray has been released to control blackleg in canola. Growers are being urged to monitor their crops closely for the appearance of blackleg. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/8/F/9/{8F94280F-55E2-4045-A403-5B760F620213}khangura.mp3 GRDC is funding research that aims to harness the power of spiders in killing insect pests. Synthetic spider venom is just one of the innovative research projects underway to control insect pests in an environmentally sustainable fashion, underpinned by IPM principles. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC is funding research that aims to harness the power of spiders in killing insect pests. Synthetic spider venom is just one of the innovative research projects underway to control insect pests in an environmentally sustainable fashion, underpinned by IPM principles. Find out more on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/6/D/B/{6DBDF1EC-6707-494D-A13E-7AC716E8D57C}meibusch%202012%20spider%20venom.mp3 GRDC is funding a project to map the occurrence of insecticide resistance in grain growing areas of Australia. The project aims to help farmers and their advisers better manage insect pests and to act quickly if evidence of further resistance emerges. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC is funding a project to map the occurrence of insecticide resistance in grain growing areas of Australia. The project aims to help farmers and their advisers better manage insect pests and to act quickly if evidence of further resistance emerges. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/5/C/9/{5C9D7DFE-5299-4387-A0CD-7B1A568B7EA0}umina%202012.mp3 On this program, GRDC’s Executive Manager for Regional Grower Services, Stuart Kearns takes us through the Crop Sequencing Initiative – its purpose and design. Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation On this program, GRDC’s Executive Manager for Regional Grower Services, Stuart Kearns takes us through the Crop Sequencing Initiative – its purpose and design. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/0/4/E/{04EE4A8A-E96F-4831-9145-5CA6364A4D47}kearns%202012.mp3 In some parts of Australia, trace element deficiency is common and farmers address the problem on a regular basis. However, elsewhere trace element deficiency may not be top of mind for farmers. Agronomists say growers risk creating yield problems if they don’t check for trace element deficiency using soil tests and tissue sampling. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation In some parts of Australia, trace element deficiency is common and farmers address the problem on a regular basis. However, elsewhere trace element deficiency may not be top of mind for farmers. Agronomists say growers risk creating yield problems if they don’t check for trace element deficiency using soil tests and tissue sampling. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/4/1/C/{41CEA47F-927D-4A09-8996-7A793A7652FF}laycock%202012-1.mp3 Work undertaken during last year’s winter crop showed that some farmers are continuing to apply their first Stripe Rust spray too early. Farmers are spraying for stripe rust when their wheat crop reaches Growth Stage 25 but they are being encouraged to wait until Growth Stage 32 to provide greater protection. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Work undertaken during last year’s winter crop showed that some farmers are continuing to apply their first Stripe Rust spray too early. Farmers are spraying for stripe rust when their wheat crop reaches Growth Stage 25 but they are being encouraged to wait until Growth Stage 32 to provide greater protection. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/B/D/2/{BD20023A-0636-4539-A859-D91B07F0773D}simpfendorfer%202012.mp3 The control of fleabane should not be left entirely to a double knock strategy during the summer fallow. Farmers should also watch for new germinations of fleabane in the Autumn and take action to kill the weed while still at seedling stage. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The control of fleabane should not be left entirely to a double knock strategy during the summer fallow. Farmers should also watch for new germinations of fleabane in the Autumn and take action to kill the weed while still at seedling stage. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/F/5/3/{F53B92FE-60B3-4377-B48A-5B7FBA1FDE62}cook%202012.mp3 Global demand for grain is expected to increase significantly over the next 10 years leading to improved prices, according to the USDA. But with farm costs expected to increase commensurately, the key to prosperity will be to increase production. Where does that leave the Australian grains industry? USDA policy analyst, Michael Dwyer offers his views on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Global demand for grain is expected to increase significantly over the next 10 years leading to improved prices, according to the USDA. But with farm costs expected to increase commensurately, the key to prosperity will be to increase production. Where does that leave the Australian grains industry? USDA policy analyst, Michael Dwyer offers his views on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/dwyer.mp3 While wheat prices look set to remain subdued due to world stock levels, demand for feed grains and oilseeds is expected to remain strong. On this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy, Steve Powell from Market Check takes a peak behind what’s driving world markets right now and to some possible volatility later in the year. Contact: Steve Powell (02) 9499 4199. Email: steve.powell@agrisk.com.au Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation While wheat prices look set to remain subdued due to world stock levels, demand for feed grains and oilseeds is expected to remain strong. On this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy, Steve Powell from Market Check takes a peak behind what’s driving world markets right now and to some possible volatility later in the year. Contact: Steve Powell (02) 9499 4199. Email: steve.powell@agrisk.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/powell.mp3 A new commercial test developed with funding from GRDC will help growers ensure they are growing malting barley most sought after by maltsters. Malting barley varieties have increasingly been more difficult to differentiate. This new test will provide DNA analysis of barley seed and should be available within months. Contact: Paul Meibusch, GRDC Manager for Commercial Farm Technologies (02) 6166 4500. Email: p.meibusch@grdc.com.au Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new commercial test developed with funding from GRDC will help growers ensure they are growing malting barley most sought after by maltsters. Malting barley varieties have increasingly been more difficult to differentiate. This new test will provide DNA analysis of barley seed and should be available within months. Contact: Paul Meibusch, GRDC Manager for Commercial Farm Technologies (02) 6166 4500. Email: p.meibusch@grdc.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/meibusch%20barley1.mp3 Scientists warn of a greater risk of blackleg disease in canola crops this year if growers plant canola in last year’s canola stubble. With high canola prices and low cereal prices growers are expected to maximise their canola plantings. But with large levels of blackleg inoculum present, growers will need to be wary. Contact: Steve Marcroft (03) 5381 2294. Email: steve@grainspathology.com.au Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Scientists warn of a greater risk of blackleg disease in canola crops this year if growers plant canola in last year’s canola stubble. With high canola prices and low cereal prices growers are expected to maximise their canola plantings. But with large levels of blackleg inoculum present, growers will need to be wary. Contact: Steve Marcroft (03) 5381 2294. Email: steve@grainspathology.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/marcroft%202012%20B.mp3 A new pre-emergent herbicide – Sakura – has been released for the control of ryegrass in wheat crops. Professor Stephen Powles from the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative talks about how Sakura came about and the caution that grain growers must exercise when they introduce it into their chemical arsenal. Contact: Stephen Powles (08) 6488 7833 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new pre-emergent herbicide – Sakura – has been released for the control of ryegrass in wheat crops. Professor Stephen Powles from the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative talks about how Sakura came about and the caution that grain growers must exercise when they introduce it into their chemical arsenal. Contact: Stephen Powles (08) 6488 7833 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/powles1.mp3 According to research out of Western Australia, farmers are only spreading about 40 percent of the lime that’s necessary to manage soil acidity, at an estimated annual lost production cost to growers of around $1.5 billion nationally. On this program, Chris Gazey from DAFWA talks about the importance of managing sub-soil acidity. Contact: Chris Gazey (08) 9690 2000. Email: chris.gazey@agric.wa.gov.au Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation According to research out of Western Australia, farmers are only spreading about 40 percent of the lime that’s necessary to manage soil acidity, at an estimated annual lost production cost to growers of around $1.5 billion nationally. On this program, Chris Gazey from DAFWA talks about the importance of managing sub-soil acidity. Contact: Chris Gazey (08) 9690 2000. Email: chris.gazey@agric.wa.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gazey.mp3 Making sure snails don’t get into our grain supplies is important for all growers. Summer and Autumn are the perfect time to control snails if you have large populations. On this program, emtomologist, Dr Geoff Baker talks about seasonal control methods. Contact: Dr Geoff Baker (02) 6246 4406. Email: geoff.baker@csiro.au Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Making sure snails don’t get into our grain supplies is important for all growers. Summer and Autumn are the perfect time to control snails if you have large populations. On this program, emtomologist, Dr Geoff Baker talks about seasonal control methods. Contact: Dr Geoff Baker (02) 6246 4406. Email: geoff.baker@csiro.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/baker.mp3 In what could be a documented world first, an insect strongly resistant to phosphine has been eradicated from a farm in Western Australia. On this program Chris Newman from DAFWA explains how it was done. Contact: Chris Newman (08) 9366 2309. Email: chris.newman@agric.wa.gov.au Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation In what could be a documented world first, an insect strongly resistant to phosphine has been eradicated from a farm in Western Australia. On this program Chris Newman from DAFWA explains how it was done. Contact: Chris Newman (08) 9366 2309. Email: chris.newman@agric.wa.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/newman1.mp3 GRDC has developed a weed identification application for Iphones. On this program we find out what you can discover on the free GRDC weed app. Contact: Tom McCue (02) 6166 4500. Email: t.mccue@grdc.com.au Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has developed a weed identification application for Iphones. On this program we find out what you can discover on the free GRDC weed app. Contact: Tom McCue (02) 6166 4500. Email: t.mccue@grdc.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mccue.mp3 A new strategic plan is being developed and the first round of consultation is taking place now with R&D agencies. Consultation with growers will begin in February. The plan incorporates six key themes which will help focus research, development and extension to deliver the best outcomes for growers Contact: Stephen Thomas (02) 6155 4500 s.thomas@grdc.com.au Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new strategic plan is being developed and the first round of consultation is taking place now with R&D agencies. Consultation with growers will begin in February. The plan incorporates six key themes which will help focus research, development and extension to deliver the best outcomes for growers Contact: Stephen Thomas (02) 6155 4500 s.thomas@grdc.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/thomas.mp3 Brome grass has joined the list of weeds resistant to glyphosate. Resistant brome grass has been found on a farm in South Australia. On this program, Chris Preston reminds us of the need to adopt weed control measures that don’t only rely on glyphosate. Contact: Associate Professor Chris Preston (08) 8303 7237. Email: Christopher.preston@adelaide.edu.au Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Brome grass has joined the list of weeds resistant to glyphosate. Resistant brome grass has been found on a farm in South Australia. On this program, Chris Preston reminds us of the need to adopt weed control measures that don’t only rely on glyphosate. Contact: Associate Professor Chris Preston (08) 8303 7237. Email: Christopher.preston@adelaide.edu.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/preston%20-%20brome.mp3 Grain and Graze 2 has been underway for around a year and the results of the first twelve months work are about to be compiled. On this program we find out about the Grain and Graze project and how farmers can become involved at a local level. Contact: Tanya Robinson (02) 6166 4500. Email: t.robinson@grdc.com.au Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Grain and Graze 2 has been underway for around a year and the results of the first twelve months work are about to be compiled. On this program we find out about the Grain and Graze project and how farmers can become involved at a local level. Contact: Tanya Robinson (02) 6166 4500. Email: t.robinson@grdc.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/robinson.mp3 New varieties of vetch are being developed with improved grain and dry matter production making them more attractive as a dual purpose break crop. On this program, scientist Rade Matic outlines the benefits of vetch in terms of nitrogen production, increasing yield in following cereal crops and as a grazing option for livestock producers. Contact: Rade Matic 0408 826 550. Email: rade.matic@sa.gov.au Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation New varieties of vetch are being developed with improved grain and dry matter production making them more attractive as a dual purpose break crop. On this program, scientist Rade Matic outlines the benefits of vetch in terms of nitrogen production, increasing yield in following cereal crops and as a grazing option for livestock producers. Contact: Rade Matic 0408 826 550. Email: rade.matic@sa.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/matic2.mp3 A team of scientists around Australia is working on a genetic answer to yellow spot disease which causes so much damage to Australian wheat crops. The team has uncovered 5 genes in Australian international germplasm which show resistance to yellow spot. While commercialisation is a long way off, considerable progress is being made in the pre-breeding phase funded by GRDC. Contact: Dr Manisha Shankar (08) 9368 3533. Email: mshankar@agric.wa.gov.au Sun, 13 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A team of scientists around Australia is working on a genetic answer to yellow spot disease which causes so much damage to Australian wheat crops. The team has uncovered 5 genes in Australian international germplasm which show resistance to yellow spot. While commercialisation is a long way off, considerable progress is being made in the pre-breeding phase funded by GRDC. Contact: Dr Manisha Shankar (08) 9368 3533. Email: mshankar@agric.wa.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/shankar.mp3 A range of new pulse varieties have been released for next season. On this program we get an overview of what’s new for next year from Pulse Australia’s Gordon Cumming Contact: Gordon Cumming 0408 923 474. Email: pulse.gordon@bigpond.com Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A range of new pulse varieties have been released for next season. On this program we get an overview of what’s new for next year from Pulse Australia’s Gordon Cumming Contact: Gordon Cumming 0408 923 474. Email: pulse.gordon@bigpond.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/cumming.mp3 In Grant Beard’s words, he is trying to bridge the gap between weather forecasts and climate outlooks. His work on a new forecasting model will in time allow aggregated rainfall forecasts out to about four weeks – a big improvement on the current one week forecasts. Find out where things are up to on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Grant Beard (03) 9669 4527. Email: g.beard@bom.gov.au Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation In Grant Beard’s words, he is trying to bridge the gap between weather forecasts and climate outlooks. His work on a new forecasting model will in time allow aggregated rainfall forecasts out to about four weeks – a big improvement on the current one week forecasts. Find out where things are up to on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Grant Beard (03) 9669 4527. Email: g.beard@bom.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/beard.mp3 As every Australian school child knows (or should know) William Farrer revolutionised Australia’s wheat industry by making European wheat grow in Australian conditions. What Farrar did was adjust the flowering time of wheat. His work continues to this day and on this program we speak with a modern day equivalent of William Farrar about the discovery of the flowering gene and what that will soon mean to Australian wheat growers. Contact: Ben Trevaskis (02) 6246 5045. Email: ben.trevaskis@csiro.au Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation As every Australian school child knows (or should know) William Farrer revolutionised Australia’s wheat industry by making European wheat grow in Australian conditions. What Farrar did was adjust the flowering time of wheat. His work continues to this day and on this program we speak with a modern day equivalent of William Farrar about the discovery of the flowering gene and what that will soon mean to Australian wheat growers. Contact: Ben Trevaskis (02) 6246 5045. Email: ben.trevaskis@csiro.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/trevaskis.mp3 It’s John Harvey’s mission to make the levy every grain grower pays the best investment they make year on year – better than shares, banks or property. Just how he will do that is the subject of this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. A key says John is adoption. Making sure that growers are able to translate the results of research into real and practical changes on farm. Contact: John Harvey (02) 61664500. Email: j.harvey@grdc.com.au Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation It’s John Harvey’s mission to make the levy every grain grower pays the best investment they make year on year – better than shares, banks or property. Just how he will do that is the subject of this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. A key says John is adoption. Making sure that growers are able to translate the results of research into real and practical changes on farm. Contact: John Harvey (02) 61664500. Email: j.harvey@grdc.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvey1.mp3 Conservation agriculture has been widely adopted for its capacity to store moisture in the soil. However, in years of surplus water conservation farming can aid the build up of disease inoculums. On this program, Richard Heath argues there’s a need for greater research in this area to help farmers make more science based management decisions, Contact: Richard Heath 0427 447 872 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Conservation agriculture has been widely adopted for its capacity to store moisture in the soil. However, in years of surplus water conservation farming can aid the build up of disease inoculums. On this program, Richard Heath argues there’s a need for greater research in this area to help farmers make more science based management decisions, Contact: Richard Heath 0427 447 872 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/heath-1.mp3 GRDC has developed an extensive network of international collaboration on grains research. In this program we take a snapshot of one the research centres partly funded by GRDC – the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, CIMMYT in Mexico – from the perspective of the winners of the Way We Were Competition. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has developed an extensive network of international collaboration on grains research. In this program we take a snapshot of one the research centres partly funded by GRDC – the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, CIMMYT in Mexico – from the perspective of the winners of the Way We Were Competition. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/cimmyt%20program.mp3 The ability of crops to withstand selective herbicide applications will vary according to the season. The National Herbicide Tolerance Program tests new and established cultivars for fertiliser sensitivity allowing growers to decide if they need to change their variety or change their herbicide. Further information can be found on the NVT website – www.nvtonline.com.au Contact: Rob Wheeler (08) 8303 9480 rob.wheeler@sa.gov.au Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The ability of crops to withstand selective herbicide applications will vary according to the season. The National Herbicide Tolerance Program tests new and established cultivars for fertiliser sensitivity allowing growers to decide if they need to change their variety or change their herbicide. Further information can be found on the NVT website – www.nvtonline.com.au Contact: Rob Wheeler (08) 8303 9480 rob.wheeler@sa.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/wheeler-1.mp3 The system for collecting end point royalties, which are used to pay for plant breeding research, continues to evolve. GRDC has just released a new fact sheet on end point royalties and in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy the Chairman of the EPR Steering Group, Steve Jeffries, explains the current, much simplified, process and where he hopes the process will go in the near future. Contact: Steve Jeffries (08) 8303 6862 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The system for collecting end point royalties, which are used to pay for plant breeding research, continues to evolve. GRDC has just released a new fact sheet on end point royalties and in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy the Chairman of the EPR Steering Group, Steve Jeffries, explains the current, much simplified, process and where he hopes the process will go in the near future. Contact: Steve Jeffries (08) 8303 6862 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/jeffries2.mp3 A new national working group has been formed to manage the more frequent occurrence of mouse plagues. On this program, the chair of the working group, Dr Simon Humphrys describes the role of the working group as well as offering advice to grain farmers facing a severe mouse plague this Spring. Contact: Simon Humphrys (08) 8357 1222 Email: simon.humphrys@invasiveanimals.com Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new national working group has been formed to manage the more frequent occurrence of mouse plagues. On this program, the chair of the working group, Dr Simon Humphrys describes the role of the working group as well as offering advice to grain farmers facing a severe mouse plague this Spring. Contact: Simon Humphrys (08) 8357 1222 Email: simon.humphrys@invasiveanimals.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/humphrys.mp3 There are many proven advantages to incorporating a break crop into a farming sequence. On this program we speak with Wayne Hawthorne from Pulse Australia and ask the question, what you grow, when you grow and importantly why you grow a break crop Contact: Wayne Hawthorne 0429 647 455 Email: pulse.wayne@bigpond.com Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are many proven advantages to incorporating a break crop into a farming sequence. On this program we speak with Wayne Hawthorne from Pulse Australia and ask the question, what you grow, when you grow and importantly why you grow a break crop Contact: Wayne Hawthorne 0429 647 455 Email: pulse.wayne@bigpond.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/hawthorne.mp3 The winners of GRDC's The Way We Were competition have made their way to North America. We catch up with them in drought ravaged Texas Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The winners of GRDC's The Way We Were competition have made their way to North America. We catch up with them in drought ravaged Texas https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/white-1.mp3 The winners of GRDC’s The Way We Were competition are currently visiting crop growing centres around the world. On this program, Northern Region winner, Anne Williams talks about her experiences during the European leg of the trip. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation The winners of GRDC’s The Way We Were competition are currently visiting crop growing centres around the world. On this program, Northern Region winner, Anne Williams talks about her experiences during the European leg of the trip. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/williams1.mp3 Scientists have developed lines of wheat capable of reducing weed growth by up to 60 percent. The new wheats out compete weeds such as ryegrass and many broadleaf weeds because of their early vigour. Trials in weedy paddocks have seen them outperform existing varieties in yield response. There is strong interest amongst wheat breeders for these new lines of high early vigour wheats. Contact: Dr Gurjeet Gill (08) 8303 7744. Email: gurjeet.gill@adelaide.edu.au Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Scientists have developed lines of wheat capable of reducing weed growth by up to 60 percent. The new wheats out compete weeds such as ryegrass and many broadleaf weeds because of their early vigour. Trials in weedy paddocks have seen them outperform existing varieties in yield response. There is strong interest amongst wheat breeders for these new lines of high early vigour wheats. Contact: Dr Gurjeet Gill (08) 8303 7744. Email: gurjeet.gill@adelaide.edu.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gill.mp3 New regional panels have been announced. On this program GRDC Chairman Keith Perrett outlines the role of panels and their importance to GRDC as a conduit of information to and from grain growers. Regional panels with the help of growers and agronomists identify research needs and translate those needs into research projects for consideration by GRDC. Contact: Keith Perrett (02) 6166 4500 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation New regional panels have been announced. On this program GRDC Chairman Keith Perrett outlines the role of panels and their importance to GRDC as a conduit of information to and from grain growers. Regional panels with the help of growers and agronomists identify research needs and translate those needs into research projects for consideration by GRDC. Contact: Keith Perrett (02) 6166 4500 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/perrett1.mp3 Spray application expert, Bill Gordon delivers some practical tips for more effective in-crop fungicide spraying in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Bill Gordon 0429 976 565 Email: bill.gordon@bigpond.com Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Spray application expert, Bill Gordon delivers some practical tips for more effective in-crop fungicide spraying in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Bill Gordon 0429 976 565 Email: bill.gordon@bigpond.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gordon1.mp3 Cereal growers should understand their store of nitrogen reserves in the soil before applying in crop nitrogen. Nick Poole from the Foundation for Arable Research says nitrogen rates should vary from year to year both in their timing and rate, based on the previous season. He says growers should aim to grow a crop canopy that is an average of canopies over the previous 10 years. Contact: Nick Poole Email: poolen@far.org.au Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Cereal growers should understand their store of nitrogen reserves in the soil before applying in crop nitrogen. Nick Poole from the Foundation for Arable Research says nitrogen rates should vary from year to year both in their timing and rate, based on the previous season. He says growers should aim to grow a crop canopy that is an average of canopies over the previous 10 years. Contact: Nick Poole Email: poolen@far.org.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/poole.mp3 A unique schools education program is helping scientists in Western Australia to map the spread of powdery mildew across the state. Students participating in Mildew Mania are providing valuable information to scientists at Curtin University that would otherwise prove expensive and time consuming to collect. Contact: Emma Donnelly (08) 9266 1021 Email: scienceoutreach@curtin.edu.au Website: http://science.curtin.edu.au/outreach/citizen-science.cfm Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A unique schools education program is helping scientists in Western Australia to map the spread of powdery mildew across the state. Students participating in Mildew Mania are providing valuable information to scientists at Curtin University that would otherwise prove expensive and time consuming to collect. Contact: Emma Donnelly (08) 9266 1021 Email: scienceoutreach@curtin.edu.au Website: http://science.curtin.edu.au/outreach/citizen-science.cfm https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/donnelly.mp3 A forum on variety selection will be held in August to discuss the role of science in making the step between agronomic performance in previous years to predicting profitability in future years. The forum, aimed at advisers, will be held in Adelaide, Birchip and Wagga Wagga. Further details are available from Belinda Cay on 0423 295 576 or email belindacay@baonline.com.au Contact: Jason Eglinton (08) 8303 6553 Email: jason.eglinton@adelaide.edu.au Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation A forum on variety selection will be held in August to discuss the role of science in making the step between agronomic performance in previous years to predicting profitability in future years. The forum, aimed at advisers, will be held in Adelaide, Birchip and Wagga Wagga. Further details are available from Belinda Cay on 0423 295 576 or email belindacay@baonline.com.au Contact: Jason Eglinton (08) 8303 6553 Email: jason.eglinton@adelaide.edu.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/eglinton.mp3 New regional panels have been announced. On this program GRDC Chairman Keith Perrett outlines the role of panels and their importance to GRDC as a conduit of information to and from grain growers. Regional panels with the help of growers and agronomists identify research needs and translate those needs into research projects for consideration by GRDC. Contact: Keith Perrett (02) 6166 4500 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation New regional panels have been announced. On this program GRDC Chairman Keith Perrett outlines the role of panels and their importance to GRDC as a conduit of information to and from grain growers. Regional panels with the help of growers and agronomists identify research needs and translate those needs into research projects for consideration by GRDC. Contact: Keith Perrett (02) 6166 4500 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/perrett.mp3 While most farmers have moved to minimum or zero till and no longer plough their country, they are being urged to consider retaining occasional tillage as a means of overcoming some of the management issues associated with direct drill such as weed seed banks and deep placement of nutrients. Contact: Dr Mike Bell (07) 4160 0730 Email: mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation While most farmers have moved to minimum or zero till and no longer plough their country, they are being urged to consider retaining occasional tillage as a means of overcoming some of the management issues associated with direct drill such as weed seed banks and deep placement of nutrients. Contact: Dr Mike Bell (07) 4160 0730 Email: mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/bell%20-%20tillage.mp3 Research into the attitudes of Asian flour millers to Australian wheat has revealed a high level of satisfaction with the Australian product, but issues such as increasing levels of screenings and contamination as well as a reduction in market support is of concern to our customers. In this program Dr Ken Quail outlines the results of the Asian component of a wider study funded by Grain Growers Limited and DAAF entitled What the World Wants from Australian Wheat. Contact: Dr... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research into the attitudes of Asian flour millers to Australian wheat has revealed a high level of satisfaction with the Australian product, but issues such as increasing levels of screenings and contamination as well as a reduction in market support is of concern to our customers. In this program Dr Ken Quail outlines the results of the Asian component of a wider study funded by Grain Growers Limited and DAAF entitled What the World Wants from Australian Wheat. Contact: Dr... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/quail.mp3 Insecticide resistance is increasing and GRDC is funding research programs to identify the scale of resistance and methods to prevent the onset of insect resistance. On this program Dr Paul Umina talks about ways growers can minimise the risk of selecting for resistance amongst red legged earth mite. Contact: Dr Paul Umina (03) 9349 4723 Email: pumina@unimelb.edu.au Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Insecticide resistance is increasing and GRDC is funding research programs to identify the scale of resistance and methods to prevent the onset of insect resistance. On this program Dr Paul Umina talks about ways growers can minimise the risk of selecting for resistance amongst red legged earth mite. Contact: Dr Paul Umina (03) 9349 4723 Email: pumina@unimelb.edu.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/umina.mp3 Liebig’s Law of the Minimum states that growth is controlled not by the total amount of resources available, but by the scarcest resource – the limiting factor. On this program Dr Mike Bell explains how the law applies to managing nutrient levels in today’s cropping environment. Contact: Dr Mike Bell (07) 4160 0730 Email: mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Liebig’s Law of the Minimum states that growth is controlled not by the total amount of resources available, but by the scarcest resource – the limiting factor. On this program Dr Mike Bell explains how the law applies to managing nutrient levels in today’s cropping environment. Contact: Dr Mike Bell (07) 4160 0730 Email: mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/bell%20-%20leibigs%20law.mp3 There’s been some interesting work done on medium soil types in central west NSW comparing a no till tyne based seeding system and a zero till disc system and the interplay of livestock. Researchers wanted to see the impact grazing livestock on the stubble from each system would have on the following yield and weed control in the summer fallow. Contact: Lachlan Caldwell 0427 816 897 Email: lcaldwell@lachfert.com.au Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There’s been some interesting work done on medium soil types in central west NSW comparing a no till tyne based seeding system and a zero till disc system and the interplay of livestock. Researchers wanted to see the impact grazing livestock on the stubble from each system would have on the following yield and weed control in the summer fallow. Contact: Lachlan Caldwell 0427 816 897 Email: lcaldwell@lachfert.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/caldwell.mp3 Farmers are urged to be careful not to place fertiliser granules too close to seeds. With heavy fertiliser use expected in the east and likely dry sowing condition on sandy soils in the west, the season is set for an increase in cases of fertiliser toxicity. Scientists are most worried about fertilisers, such as urea, that release free ammonia and the possible impact on small seed crops like canola. Contact: Dr Robert Norton (03) 5381 2673; Email: rnorton@ipni.net Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Farmers are urged to be careful not to place fertiliser granules too close to seeds. With heavy fertiliser use expected in the east and likely dry sowing condition on sandy soils in the west, the season is set for an increase in cases of fertiliser toxicity. Scientists are most worried about fertilisers, such as urea, that release free ammonia and the possible impact on small seed crops like canola. Contact: Dr Robert Norton (03) 5381 2673; Email: rnorton@ipni.net https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/norton.mp3 With the world population predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050, it’s widely held that worldwide food production will need to double in that time. Is it possible? And what are the risks and opportunities for the world and its farmers. Science communicator, Professor Julian Cribb offers his view in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Professor Julian Cribb (02) 6242 8770 Email: jcribb@work.netspeed.com.au Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With the world population predicted to reach 9 billion by 2050, it’s widely held that worldwide food production will need to double in that time. Is it possible? And what are the risks and opportunities for the world and its farmers. Science communicator, Professor Julian Cribb offers his view in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Professor Julian Cribb (02) 6242 8770 Email: jcribb@work.netspeed.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/cribb.mp3 New performance measures, which allow farmers to compare their performance to other farmers in their agro-ecological region, have been unveiled by the Grains Research and Development Corporation. For the first time, many of the performance parameters are expressed in per hectare terms allowing realistic comparisons to be made regardless the size of the farm. Peruse the benchmarking data for your area while you listen at www.grdc.com.au/abaresreports Contact: Zoltan Lukacs (02) 6166 4500 Email: z.lukacs@grdc.com.au Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation New performance measures, which allow farmers to compare their performance to other farmers in their agro-ecological region, have been unveiled by the Grains Research and Development Corporation. For the first time, many of the performance parameters are expressed in per hectare terms allowing realistic comparisons to be made regardless the size of the farm. Peruse the benchmarking data for your area while you listen at www.grdc.com.au/abaresreports Contact: Zoltan Lukacs (02) 6166 4500 Email: z.lukacs@grdc.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/lukacs.mp3 There are both short term and long term benefits from retaining crop stubble. Benefits such as disease suppression and nitrogen fixation may take up to 7 years before they are realised. This program is a timely reminder of the benefits of stubble retention. Contact: Vadakattu Gupta (08) 8303 8579 Email: gupta.vadakattu@csiro.au Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation There are both short term and long term benefits from retaining crop stubble. Benefits such as disease suppression and nitrogen fixation may take up to 7 years before they are realised. This program is a timely reminder of the benefits of stubble retention. Contact: Vadakattu Gupta (08) 8303 8579 Email: gupta.vadakattu@csiro.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/vadakattu.mp3 Despite a high awareness amongst farmers, the number and severity of incidents of chemical spray drift continues to climb. Bill Gordon gives some tips on minimising spray drift, particularly during night time spraying operations and talks about upcoming changes to chemical labels. Contact: Bill Gordon, Email: bill.gordon@bigpond.com Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Despite a high awareness amongst farmers, the number and severity of incidents of chemical spray drift continues to climb. Bill Gordon gives some tips on minimising spray drift, particularly during night time spraying operations and talks about upcoming changes to chemical labels. Contact: Bill Gordon, Email: bill.gordon@bigpond.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gordon.mp3 Extensive trials across a range of soil types have examined the yield advantages of wider row spacings. The trials have revealed yield losses are significant when row spacings move from 30 cm to 50 cm in above average yielding seasons and that there is little difference in the performance of different varieties at wider row spacings. Contact: Guy McMullen (02) 6763 1100 Email: guy.mcmullen@industry.nsw.gov.au Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Extensive trials across a range of soil types have examined the yield advantages of wider row spacings. The trials have revealed yield losses are significant when row spacings move from 30 cm to 50 cm in above average yielding seasons and that there is little difference in the performance of different varieties at wider row spacings. Contact: Guy McMullen (02) 6763 1100 Email: guy.mcmullen@industry.nsw.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mcmullen1.mp3 New GRDC Managing Director John Harvey says his goal is to ensure that growers receive true value for their levy investment in GRDC during his tenure at the helm of the organisation. Mr Harvey says a major challenge will be to keep growers ahead of declining terms of trade, improving their productivity and profitability through research and development. Contact: John Harvey (02) 6166 4500 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation New GRDC Managing Director John Harvey says his goal is to ensure that growers receive true value for their levy investment in GRDC during his tenure at the helm of the organisation. Mr Harvey says a major challenge will be to keep growers ahead of declining terms of trade, improving their productivity and profitability through research and development. Contact: John Harvey (02) 6166 4500 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvey.mp3 Plant scientists have begun to quantify the benefits of grazing cereal and canola crops to the whole farm enterprise. Suprisingly, up to 40 percent of the benefit comes from grazing the rested pasture once stock are removed from the crop. Anecdotal evidence suggests gross margin increases from dual purpose cropping range from $100 to $400 per hectare. Contact: Dr John Kirkegaard (02) 6246 5080 Email: john.kirkegaard@csiro.au Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Plant scientists have begun to quantify the benefits of grazing cereal and canola crops to the whole farm enterprise. Suprisingly, up to 40 percent of the benefit comes from grazing the rested pasture once stock are removed from the crop. Anecdotal evidence suggests gross margin increases from dual purpose cropping range from $100 to $400 per hectare. Contact: Dr John Kirkegaard (02) 6246 5080 Email: john.kirkegaard@csiro.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/kirkegaard.mp3 According to the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative depleting the weed seed bank in your soil need not be a long process. Professor Stephen Powles says as weed numbers fall, technology such as Weed Seeker can help prolong the efficacy of chemicals by targeting specific weeds. Professor Powles says if weed seed levels are high there is an argument for a one off cultivation to deeply bury weed seeds in the soil making them ineffective. Contact: Professor Stephen Powles (08) 6488... Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation According to the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative depleting the weed seed bank in your soil need not be a long process. Professor Stephen Powles says as weed numbers fall, technology such as Weed Seeker can help prolong the efficacy of chemicals by targeting specific weeds. Professor Powles says if weed seed levels are high there is an argument for a one off cultivation to deeply bury weed seeds in the soil making them ineffective. Contact: Professor Stephen Powles (08) 6488... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/powles.mp3 Choosing resistant varieties and managing stubble loads should be considered by growers in Eastern Australia who are facing another year of heavy yellow spot infection in their wheat crops. And growers in Western Australia may not get off lightly despite many carrying light stubble loads. Low disease levels in one year do not necessarily mean low disease levels in the following year. Contact: Greg Platz (07) 4660 3633 Email: greg.platz@deedi.qld.gov.au Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Choosing resistant varieties and managing stubble loads should be considered by growers in Eastern Australia who are facing another year of heavy yellow spot infection in their wheat crops. And growers in Western Australia may not get off lightly despite many carrying light stubble loads. Low disease levels in one year do not necessarily mean low disease levels in the following year. Contact: Greg Platz (07) 4660 3633 Email: greg.platz@deedi.qld.gov.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/platz.mp3 The importance of summer weed control to conserve deep stored water has been quantified in a GRDC funded national project to improve water use efficiency by 10 percent. Scientists say the return on investment averages 353% - there is a return of $3.53 for every dollar spent on summer weed control. Two years into the project, we get a report on progress so far. Contact: James Hunt (02) 6246 5066, james.hunt@csiro.au Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation The importance of summer weed control to conserve deep stored water has been quantified in a GRDC funded national project to improve water use efficiency by 10 percent. Scientists say the return on investment averages 353% - there is a return of $3.53 for every dollar spent on summer weed control. Two years into the project, we get a report on progress so far. Contact: James Hunt (02) 6246 5066, james.hunt@csiro.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/hunt.mp3 After drought across much of the west, harvest floods in the east and trouble abroad, what does 2011 hold in store for Australian grain growers? According to Ron Storey from Storey Marketing Services, we are either on the edge of a disaster – or not! What does he mean? Find out on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation After drought across much of the west, harvest floods in the east and trouble abroad, what does 2011 hold in store for Australian grain growers? According to Ron Storey from Storey Marketing Services, we are either on the edge of a disaster – or not! What does he mean? Find out on GRDC Driving Agronomy. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/storey.mp3 GRDC has released a new guide which allows farmers to assess the risk of contracting the fungal disease, Blackleg, in their canola crops. Blackleg infection can cause up to 90 percent yield loss in canola and juncea-canola crops. The guide takes growers through a simple three step assessment process as described on Driving Agronomy by Steve Marcroft. Contact: Steve Marcroft (03) 5381 2294 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has released a new guide which allows farmers to assess the risk of contracting the fungal disease, Blackleg, in their canola crops. Blackleg infection can cause up to 90 percent yield loss in canola and juncea-canola crops. The guide takes growers through a simple three step assessment process as described on Driving Agronomy by Steve Marcroft. Contact: Steve Marcroft (03) 5381 2294 Blackleg, Blackleg Risk Assessor, Driving Agronomy, Steve Marcroft, GRDC Driving Agronomy https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/marcroft1.mp3 Anne Williams from Coonamble in NSW is the Northern Region winner of the Way We Were competition. On this program Anne talks about how far their cropping business has come since they bought their first farm just 18 years ago. Contact: Anne Williams (02) 6825 6212 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Anne Williams from Coonamble in NSW is the Northern Region winner of the Way We Were competition. On this program Anne talks about how far their cropping business has come since they bought their first farm just 18 years ago. Contact: Anne Williams (02) 6825 6212 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/williams.mp3 Case Study: Climate Champions – Andrea and Mark Hanneman. The Hannemans realised their long term future depended on securing a long term supply of water for their farm. So they moved from 40 dams around their catchment to just one dam on top of their highest hill. Contact: Andrea Hanneman (08) 8628 4036 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Case Study: Climate Champions – Andrea and Mark Hanneman. The Hannemans realised their long term future depended on securing a long term supply of water for their farm. So they moved from 40 dams around their catchment to just one dam on top of their highest hill. Contact: Andrea Hanneman (08) 8628 4036 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/hanneman.mp3 Growers who have collected seed that has been wet at harvest are being urged to check the germination potential of the seed several times before sowing. While in Western Australia a new survey has revealed that a high percentage of sampled “cleaned” seed still had small levels of weed seeds much of which proved resistant to Group A and B chemicals. Contact: Dr Daryl Mares (08) 8303 7262 Meechelle Owen (08) 6488 1512 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Growers who have collected seed that has been wet at harvest are being urged to check the germination potential of the seed several times before sowing. While in Western Australia a new survey has revealed that a high percentage of sampled “cleaned” seed still had small levels of weed seeds much of which proved resistant to Group A and B chemicals. Contact: Dr Daryl Mares (08) 8303 7262 Meechelle Owen (08) 6488 1512 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mares%20and%20owen.mp3 Windmill grass has joined the list of grasses showing resistance to glyphosate. What’s caused it on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Dr Chris Preston (08) 8303 7237 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Windmill grass has joined the list of grasses showing resistance to glyphosate. What’s caused it on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Dr Chris Preston (08) 8303 7237 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/preston3.mp3 Craig Reynolds from Congupna in north eastern Victoria is the Southern Region winner of the Way We Were competition. On this program Craig describes his farm and how things have changed over the past 20 years. Contact: Craig Reynolds 0427 288211 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Craig Reynolds from Congupna in north eastern Victoria is the Southern Region winner of the Way We Were competition. On this program Craig describes his farm and how things have changed over the past 20 years. Contact: Craig Reynolds 0427 288211 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/reynolds.mp3 Tony White from Miling in the central wheat belt of WA is the Western Region winner of the Way We Were competition. On this program Tony describes his farm and how things have changed over the past 20 years. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Tony White from Miling in the central wheat belt of WA is the Western Region winner of the Way We Were competition. On this program Tony describes his farm and how things have changed over the past 20 years. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/white.mp3 Every individual farmer should develop his or her own risk profile, according to farm business consultant, Darren Arney. Understanding price, production and cash-flow risk (as well as their personal tolerance to risk) allows farmers to plan their grain marketing strategy accordingly. Every farmer’s risk profile will be different depending on costs of production, production potential and other variable factors such as equity in the business. Contact: Darren Arney ph: (08) 8388 0684 Em: darrenarney@bigpond.com Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Every individual farmer should develop his or her own risk profile, according to farm business consultant, Darren Arney. Understanding price, production and cash-flow risk (as well as their personal tolerance to risk) allows farmers to plan their grain marketing strategy accordingly. Every farmer’s risk profile will be different depending on costs of production, production potential and other variable factors such as equity in the business. Contact: Darren Arney ph: (08) 8388 0684 Em: darrenarney@bigpond.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/arney.mp3 It can cost up to $70,000 annually in variable and fixed costs to own a $500,000 header that is parked for 11 months of the year. So what issues should you consider before investing in farm machinery and what are some of the alternatives to outright ownership. On this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy we look at some of the hidden costs of machinery ownership. Contact: Scott Boyle 0488 989 444 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation It can cost up to $70,000 annually in variable and fixed costs to own a $500,000 header that is parked for 11 months of the year. So what issues should you consider before investing in farm machinery and what are some of the alternatives to outright ownership. On this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy we look at some of the hidden costs of machinery ownership. Contact: Scott Boyle 0488 989 444 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/boyle.mp3 A new study has cast doubt on the widely held belief that combine harvester fires are often caused by static electricity. Dr Graeme Quick says the key to preventing a fire is good sanitation – regularly checking the engine and exhaust areas for a buildup of plant material that could catch alight. Contact: Dr Graeme Quick (07) 5494 9920 Email: g.quick@bigpond.com Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation A new study has cast doubt on the widely held belief that combine harvester fires are often caused by static electricity. Dr Graeme Quick says the key to preventing a fire is good sanitation – regularly checking the engine and exhaust areas for a buildup of plant material that could catch alight. Contact: Dr Graeme Quick (07) 5494 9920 Email: g.quick@bigpond.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/quick.mp3 Having a mix of livestock and cropping can be an effective risk management tool. In a review of mixed farming, GRDC researchers have concluded that a 10 to 15 percent level of income from livestock helps to manage the inherent variability of income from cropping. There are also agronomic advantages and disadvantages which are analysed on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Dr Peter Tozer – 0418 163 102 Dr James Fisher – (08) 9641 1651 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Having a mix of livestock and cropping can be an effective risk management tool. In a review of mixed farming, GRDC researchers have concluded that a 10 to 15 percent level of income from livestock helps to manage the inherent variability of income from cropping. There are also agronomic advantages and disadvantages which are analysed on this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: Dr Peter Tozer – 0418 163 102 Dr James Fisher – (08) 9641 1651 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/tozerfisher.mp3 GRDC has released a new fact sheet on the late season use of herbicides in winter crops. The responsibility to avoid herbicide residues in delivered cereal, pulse and oilseed grains sits squarely with grain growers and their advisers. Dr Chris Preston highlights some of the do’s and don’ts associated with late season herbicide use and answers some of the questions frequently asked by grain growers about their options. Contact: Dr Chris Preston 08 8303 7237 christopher.preston@adelaide.edu.au Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC has released a new fact sheet on the late season use of herbicides in winter crops. The responsibility to avoid herbicide residues in delivered cereal, pulse and oilseed grains sits squarely with grain growers and their advisers. Dr Chris Preston highlights some of the do’s and don’ts associated with late season herbicide use and answers some of the questions frequently asked by grain growers about their options. Contact: Dr Chris Preston 08 8303 7237 christopher.preston@adelaide.edu.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/preston2.mp3 Regularly rotating canola cultivars and ensuring there is at least 500 metres distance between this year’s canola planting and last year’s canola stubble are the keys to keeping at bay the fungal disease Blackleg. On this program, Steve Marcroft also talks about the dangers of using retained seed because of a collapse in blackleg resistance. Contact: Steve Marcroft (03) 5381 2294 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Regularly rotating canola cultivars and ensuring there is at least 500 metres distance between this year’s canola planting and last year’s canola stubble are the keys to keeping at bay the fungal disease Blackleg. On this program, Steve Marcroft also talks about the dangers of using retained seed because of a collapse in blackleg resistance. Contact: Steve Marcroft (03) 5381 2294 Blackleg, Blackleg in Canola, GRDC Blackleg, Steve Marcroft https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/marcroft.mp3 GRDC Program Manager, Stuart Kearns While the National Variety Trial (NVT) has gone a long way to helping farmers choose varieties, an extension to the program currently being developed will introduce a set of variables to the equation that will allow growers to more closely match trial results to their individual environmental conditions. Growers will not only look for varieties based on yield, but those that yield in similar climate, soil type and nutrient levels, soil water availability and disease... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation GRDC Program Manager, Stuart Kearns While the National Variety Trial (NVT) has gone a long way to helping farmers choose varieties, an extension to the program currently being developed will introduce a set of variables to the equation that will allow growers to more closely match trial results to their individual environmental conditions. Growers will not only look for varieties based on yield, but those that yield in similar climate, soil type and nutrient levels, soil water availability and disease... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/kearns.mp3 Research Scientist, David Lester, Agri-Science Queensland Plant tissue testing is a relatively new opportunity for growers to assess the health and well-being of their crop during various growth stages. However, it’s thought that only a small percentage of cereal growers actually test their plants for nutrient levels. So what’s the added advantage of doing a tissue test if you’ve already done a soil test? Find out on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: David Lester (07) 4639 8886. email Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Research Scientist, David Lester, Agri-Science Queensland Plant tissue testing is a relatively new opportunity for growers to assess the health and well-being of their crop during various growth stages. However, it’s thought that only a small percentage of cereal growers actually test their plants for nutrient levels. So what’s the added advantage of doing a tissue test if you’ve already done a soil test? Find out on GRDC Driving Agronomy. Contact: David Lester (07) 4639 8886. email https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/lester.mp3 Dr Greg Rebetzke; CSIRO Plant Industry Getting more crop per drop is how scientists funded by GRDC describe efforts to develop cereals that perform better in a range of conditions from extra dry to extra wet. Research is underway across Australia at three managed environment facilities where for the first time scientists are able to come together and compare the results of their work, hopefully hastening the development of new germplasm and ultimately new varieties. Find out more about the... Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Greg Rebetzke; CSIRO Plant Industry Getting more crop per drop is how scientists funded by GRDC describe efforts to develop cereals that perform better in a range of conditions from extra dry to extra wet. Research is underway across Australia at three managed environment facilities where for the first time scientists are able to come together and compare the results of their work, hopefully hastening the development of new germplasm and ultimately new varieties. Find out more about the... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/rebetzke.mp3 Dr Evelyn Krull, CSIRO Land and Water It’s not the ‘silver bullet’ to climate change, but if carbon trading becomes a viable income stream for farmers, biochar could play a significant part in the lives of farmers. In this edition of Driving Agronomy, senior biochar researcher, Dr Evelyn Krull describes the work being undertaken in two major research projects analysing the carbon sequestering potential and nutrient delivery potential of a range of different source materials, when converted to biochar, and... Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Evelyn Krull, CSIRO Land and Water It’s not the ‘silver bullet’ to climate change, but if carbon trading becomes a viable income stream for farmers, biochar could play a significant part in the lives of farmers. In this edition of Driving Agronomy, senior biochar researcher, Dr Evelyn Krull describes the work being undertaken in two major research projects analysing the carbon sequestering potential and nutrient delivery potential of a range of different source materials, when converted to biochar, and... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/krull.mp3 Steven Simpfendorfer, Industry and Investment NSW. Farmers are urged to gain a better understanding of the early development of stripe rust - before it can be seen in the paddock. By being able to recognise the ideal conditions for the development of the pathogen, farmers will have longer warning of its appearance. On this program Steven Simpfendorfer explains the temperature and humidity requirements for the development of stripe rust over a specific time period. Contact: (02) 6763 1261. email Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Steven Simpfendorfer, Industry and Investment NSW. Farmers are urged to gain a better understanding of the early development of stripe rust - before it can be seen in the paddock. By being able to recognise the ideal conditions for the development of the pathogen, farmers will have longer warning of its appearance. On this program Steven Simpfendorfer explains the temperature and humidity requirements for the development of stripe rust over a specific time period. Contact: (02) 6763 1261. email https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/simpfendorfer.mp3 Philip Burrill, DEEDI There are many ways farmers can control insect infestations in stored grain. Temperature controlled sealed silos are becoming more popular as growers understand that using the chemical phosphine in unsealed storages will hasten a build up of insect populations resistant to phosphine. Storage hygiene and regular monitoring for insects anywhere they can live is another way of keeping pests out of the picture. On this program Phil Burrill tells us about some simple tools that can be... Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Philip Burrill, DEEDI There are many ways farmers can control insect infestations in stored grain. Temperature controlled sealed silos are becoming more popular as growers understand that using the chemical phosphine in unsealed storages will hasten a build up of insect populations resistant to phosphine. Storage hygiene and regular monitoring for insects anywhere they can live is another way of keeping pests out of the picture. On this program Phil Burrill tells us about some simple tools that can be... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/burrill.mp3 Lawrence Price, Northern Grower Alliance Timing foliar sprays to defeat aphids before too much damage is done to a crop is the key to the cost effectiveness of a post emergent chemical response to the pest. But getting the timing right is not easy. Often by the time aphids are noticed in a paddock damage has been done and predator insects are already building sufficient numbers to control the aphids making a foliar spray unnecessary and uneconomical. Early detection therefore... Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Lawrence Price, Northern Grower Alliance Timing foliar sprays to defeat aphids before too much damage is done to a crop is the key to the cost effectiveness of a post emergent chemical response to the pest. But getting the timing right is not easy. Often by the time aphids are noticed in a paddock damage has been done and predator insects are already building sufficient numbers to control the aphids making a foliar spray unnecessary and uneconomical. Early detection therefore... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/price.mp3 Kirsty Owen, Agri-Science Queensland Root lesion nematodes can do significant damage to cereal and pulse crops. The key to controlling damage is to know which nematode you have in your paddocks (the 2 common nematodes in Australia are neglectus and thornei) and at what levels. If parasitic nematode populations are at levels that will cause major damage, growers should look at selecting a variety that is resistant to the particular nematode or is at least tolerant to its presence in... Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Kirsty Owen, Agri-Science Queensland Root lesion nematodes can do significant damage to cereal and pulse crops. The key to controlling damage is to know which nematode you have in your paddocks (the 2 common nematodes in Australia are neglectus and thornei) and at what levels. If parasitic nematode populations are at levels that will cause major damage, growers should look at selecting a variety that is resistant to the particular nematode or is at least tolerant to its presence in... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/owen.mp3 Alan Bedggood, CEO National Variety Trials The National Variety Trials website – www.nvtonline.com.au – has been rebuilt and is now much easier to navigate and locate information relevant to specific crops in specific areas of the Australian grain belt. On this program, National Variety Trials Chief Executive Officer, Alan Bedggood talks about some of the new features of the NVT website and encourages growers and agronomists to become familiar with the website before making variety selections later this year for... Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Alan Bedggood, CEO National Variety Trials The National Variety Trials website – www.nvtonline.com.au – has been rebuilt and is now much easier to navigate and locate information relevant to specific crops in specific areas of the Australian grain belt. On this program, National Variety Trials Chief Executive Officer, Alan Bedggood talks about some of the new features of the NVT website and encourages growers and agronomists to become familiar with the website before making variety selections later this year for... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/bedggood.mp3 Mark Conyers, Industry and Investment NSW, Wagga Wagga Research conducted in southern NSW has revealed that canola plants growing in ideal conditions have the ability to punch through a sub-surface acid layer. Trials have also found that once established canola roots are not deterred by a sub-surface hardpan layer and will track sideways until they find a gap in the hardpan. Results of the research mean that farmers (at least in southern NSW) are able to avoid expensive sub-surface soil... Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Mark Conyers, Industry and Investment NSW, Wagga Wagga Research conducted in southern NSW has revealed that canola plants growing in ideal conditions have the ability to punch through a sub-surface acid layer. Trials have also found that once established canola roots are not deterred by a sub-surface hardpan layer and will track sideways until they find a gap in the hardpan. Results of the research mean that farmers (at least in southern NSW) are able to avoid expensive sub-surface soil... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/conyers.mp3 Dr Adrian Johnston, International Plant Nutrition Institute Dr Adrian Johnston, Vice President, Asia and Oceania of the International Plant Nutrition Institute discusses the latest developments in nitrogen products designed to enhance the performance of this critical nutrient. Dr Johnston also outlines similar work being undertaken with phosphate fertilisers. Dr Johnston also presents his view on the likelihood of phosphorous reserves being exhausted at some point in the future. Contact: Dr Adrian Johnston email Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Adrian Johnston, International Plant Nutrition Institute Dr Adrian Johnston, Vice President, Asia and Oceania of the International Plant Nutrition Institute discusses the latest developments in nitrogen products designed to enhance the performance of this critical nutrient. Dr Johnston also outlines similar work being undertaken with phosphate fertilisers. Dr Johnston also presents his view on the likelihood of phosphorous reserves being exhausted at some point in the future. Contact: Dr Adrian Johnston email https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/johnston.mp3 Dr Rick Llewellyn, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems A comprehensive survey of no-till adoption amongst Australian grain growers has found between 70 and 90 percent of farmers use no-till practices on their farms, to some extent. The survey looks at what’s driving the use of no-till and also examines why farmers in some districts have been slow to adopt no-till practices. On this program we also ask what could potentially threaten the use of no-till and drive farmers back to more cultivation.... Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Rick Llewellyn, CSIRO Sustainable Ecosystems A comprehensive survey of no-till adoption amongst Australian grain growers has found between 70 and 90 percent of farmers use no-till practices on their farms, to some extent. The survey looks at what’s driving the use of no-till and also examines why farmers in some districts have been slow to adopt no-till practices. On this program we also ask what could potentially threaten the use of no-till and drive farmers back to more cultivation.... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/llewellyn.mp3 Steve Jeffries, Chair of the EPR Steering Committee End Point Royalties are the funding source for plant breeders. The payment system is constantly undergoing refinement and it’s hoped that soon, the EPR system will be paperless. There’s more information in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy featuring an interview with EPR Steering Committee Chair, Dr Steve Jeffries. Contact: Dr Steve Jeffries, Chair of the EPR Steering Committee. Phone: (08) 8303 6862 Email: stephen.jefferies@ausgraintech.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Steve Jeffries, Chair of the EPR Steering Committee End Point Royalties are the funding source for plant breeders. The payment system is constantly undergoing refinement and it’s hoped that soon, the EPR system will be paperless. There’s more information in this edition of GRDC Driving Agronomy featuring an interview with EPR Steering Committee Chair, Dr Steve Jeffries. Contact: Dr Steve Jeffries, Chair of the EPR Steering Committee. Phone: (08) 8303 6862 Email: stephen.jefferies@ausgraintech.com https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/jeffries1.mp3 Dr Peter Hayman, SARDI Last Spring’s record temperatures in some areas of the national grain belt had a major effect on grain yields and the incomes of farmers. GRDC has commenced a three year research project looking at the implications of severe Spring heat events - their long term predictability and their management. As with planning for the risk of frost, grain growers must make decisions on how to best manage Spring heat events in the Autumn, so any new... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Peter Hayman, SARDI Last Spring’s record temperatures in some areas of the national grain belt had a major effect on grain yields and the incomes of farmers. GRDC has commenced a three year research project looking at the implications of severe Spring heat events - their long term predictability and their management. As with planning for the risk of frost, grain growers must make decisions on how to best manage Spring heat events in the Autumn, so any new... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/hayman.mp3 Brendan Johns, farmer, South Australia GRDC is funding a new series of precision agriculture workshops in the Southern Region. The workshops have been run successfully in South Australia by the Southern Precision Agriculture Association since 2007. Brendan Johns is a South Australian farmer who has taken part in the SA workshops. In this edition of Driving Agronomy, Brendan explains how the workshops have helped him develop precision agriculture practices on his farm. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Brendan Johns, farmer, South Australia GRDC is funding a new series of precision agriculture workshops in the Southern Region. The workshops have been run successfully in South Australia by the Southern Precision Agriculture Association since 2007. Brendan Johns is a South Australian farmer who has taken part in the SA workshops. In this edition of Driving Agronomy, Brendan explains how the workshops have helped him develop precision agriculture practices on his farm. https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/johns.mp3 Dr Allan Mayfield, GRDC Southern Region Panel Member Is it the job of an agronomist to help a farmer maximise his yield, or maximise his profit? If maximising profit is important then agronomists should have the ability to analyse, at least at a basic level, the performance of a farm business. GRDC has piloted a new farm business workshop to give agronomists the skills to talk to farmers about what they want their farm business to achieve and create a... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Allan Mayfield, GRDC Southern Region Panel Member Is it the job of an agronomist to help a farmer maximise his yield, or maximise his profit? If maximising profit is important then agronomists should have the ability to analyse, at least at a basic level, the performance of a farm business. GRDC has piloted a new farm business workshop to give agronomists the skills to talk to farmers about what they want their farm business to achieve and create a... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mayfield1.mp3 Dr Nancy Schellhorn, CSIRO New research funded by GRDC is seeking to better understand the capacity of remnant native vegetation to harbour insects that are beneficial to crops. The research will identify the source habitats of pest species and their natural enemies, assess their movement between habitats and determine when they colonise in crops. Dr Nancy Schellhorn from CSIRO explains more on this edition of Driving Agronomy. Contact: Dr Nancy Schellhorn. Phone: 07 3214 2721 Email: email Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Nancy Schellhorn, CSIRO New research funded by GRDC is seeking to better understand the capacity of remnant native vegetation to harbour insects that are beneficial to crops. The research will identify the source habitats of pest species and their natural enemies, assess their movement between habitats and determine when they colonise in crops. Dr Nancy Schellhorn from CSIRO explains more on this edition of Driving Agronomy. Contact: Dr Nancy Schellhorn. Phone: 07 3214 2721 Email: email https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/schellhorn.mp3 Associate Professor Pauline Mele, Victorian Department of Primary Industries. Scientists working with the GRDC funded Soil Biology Initiative hope to better understand what makes one soil better able to suppress the damage done to crops from soil borne disease, than other soils. While scientists recognise that healthy soil is better able to suppress disease, they suspect that microbial activity is what gives soils suppressive abilities. How to harness and spread that suppressive ability across a landscape is a major component... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Associate Professor Pauline Mele, Victorian Department of Primary Industries. Scientists working with the GRDC funded Soil Biology Initiative hope to better understand what makes one soil better able to suppress the damage done to crops from soil borne disease, than other soils. While scientists recognise that healthy soil is better able to suppress disease, they suspect that microbial activity is what gives soils suppressive abilities. How to harness and spread that suppressive ability across a landscape is a major component... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mele.mp3 Dr Scott McCoombe, National Centre for Farmer Health The diverse range of agricultural health issues are often not covered in traditional medical courses. But now a new post graduate course offered by Deakin University is seeking to address that problem. The course is two-pronged. Firstly it will help better inform medical professionals about the myriad of health risks existing on every farm and secondly better equip agricultural professionals, who are on the front line dealing with farmers on a daily... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Scott McCoombe, National Centre for Farmer Health The diverse range of agricultural health issues are often not covered in traditional medical courses. But now a new post graduate course offered by Deakin University is seeking to address that problem. The course is two-pronged. Firstly it will help better inform medical professionals about the myriad of health risks existing on every farm and secondly better equip agricultural professionals, who are on the front line dealing with farmers on a daily... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mccoombe.mp3 Dr Scott McCoombe, National Centre for Farmer Health The diverse range of agricultural health issues are often not covered in traditional medical courses. But now a new post graduate course offered by Deakin University is seeking to address that problem. The course is two-pronged. Firstly it will help better inform medical professionals about the myriad of health risks existing on every farm and secondly better equip agricultural professionals, who are on the front line dealing with farmers on a daily... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Scott McCoombe, National Centre for Farmer Health The diverse range of agricultural health issues are often not covered in traditional medical courses. But now a new post graduate course offered by Deakin University is seeking to address that problem. The course is two-pronged. Firstly it will help better inform medical professionals about the myriad of health risks existing on every farm and secondly better equip agricultural professionals, who are on the front line dealing with farmers on a daily... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mccoombe1.mp3 Dr Gary Fitt, CSIRO Entomology New demonstration sites created as part of the GRDC funded National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI) will help farmers learn how to adopt integrated pest management strategies on their farms. On this program Dr Gary Fitt from CSIRO Entomology explains why IPM is important and discusses the demonstration sites and the development of a new IPM manual that will help farmers overcome some of the obstacles to adopting an IPM strategy. Contact: Dr Gary Fitt, Deputy... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Gary Fitt, CSIRO Entomology New demonstration sites created as part of the GRDC funded National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI) will help farmers learn how to adopt integrated pest management strategies on their farms. On this program Dr Gary Fitt from CSIRO Entomology explains why IPM is important and discusses the demonstration sites and the development of a new IPM manual that will help farmers overcome some of the obstacles to adopting an IPM strategy. Contact: Dr Gary Fitt, Deputy... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/fitt1.mp3 Dr Gary Fitt, CSIRO Entomology New demonstration sites created as part of the GRDC funded National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI) will help farmers learn how to adopt integrated pest management strategies on their farms. On this program Dr Gary Fitt from CSIRO Entomology explains why IPM is important and discusses the demonstration sites and the development of a new IPM manual that will help farmers overcome some of the obstacles to adopting an IPM strategy. Contact: Dr Gary Fitt, Deputy... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Gary Fitt, CSIRO Entomology New demonstration sites created as part of the GRDC funded National Invertebrate Pest Initiative (NIPI) will help farmers learn how to adopt integrated pest management strategies on their farms. On this program Dr Gary Fitt from CSIRO Entomology explains why IPM is important and discusses the demonstration sites and the development of a new IPM manual that will help farmers overcome some of the obstacles to adopting an IPM strategy. Contact: Dr Gary Fitt, Deputy... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/fitt.mp3 Gavin Gibson, CEO, Pulse Australia Pulse Australia has released new visual quality charts to help pulse growers and their customers develop a more objective assessment of the quality of their crops. The charts cover the common quality problems associated with faba/broad beans, red lentils and Desi chickpeas. The charts are available from Pulse Australia. Contact: Gavin Gibson, CEO Pulse Australia, Email: email Mob: 0413 735 787 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Gavin Gibson, CEO, Pulse Australia Pulse Australia has released new visual quality charts to help pulse growers and their customers develop a more objective assessment of the quality of their crops. The charts cover the common quality problems associated with faba/broad beans, red lentils and Desi chickpeas. The charts are available from Pulse Australia. Contact: Gavin Gibson, CEO Pulse Australia, Email: email Mob: 0413 735 787 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gibson1.mp3 Gavin Gibson, CEO, Pulse Australia Pulse Australia has released new visual quality charts to help pulse growers and their customers develop a more objective assessment of the quality of their crops. The charts cover the common quality problems associated with faba/broad beans, red lentils and Desi chickpeas. The charts are available from Pulse Australia. Contact: Gavin Gibson, CEO Pulse Australia,Mob: 0413 735 787 Email: ggibson@pulseaus.com.au Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Gavin Gibson, CEO, Pulse Australia Pulse Australia has released new visual quality charts to help pulse growers and their customers develop a more objective assessment of the quality of their crops. The charts cover the common quality problems associated with faba/broad beans, red lentils and Desi chickpeas. The charts are available from Pulse Australia. Contact: Gavin Gibson, CEO Pulse Australia,Mob: 0413 735 787 Email: ggibson@pulseaus.com.au https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gibson3.mp3 Neil Young, Chair GRDC Western Panel A national workshop in Perth, conducted by GRDC, has brought together scientists from around Australia who are attempting to develop grain varieties better able to withstand frost. The potential cost/risk of damage from frost has increased in recent years as farmers move to earlier sowing and the cost and use of inputs increases. The Perth workshop will help GRDC set frost research priorities with scientists confident they will eventually develop more frost tolerant varieties.... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Neil Young, Chair GRDC Western Panel A national workshop in Perth, conducted by GRDC, has brought together scientists from around Australia who are attempting to develop grain varieties better able to withstand frost. The potential cost/risk of damage from frost has increased in recent years as farmers move to earlier sowing and the cost and use of inputs increases. The Perth workshop will help GRDC set frost research priorities with scientists confident they will eventually develop more frost tolerant varieties.... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/young.mp3 Frank McRae, Cereal Specialist NSW Industry and Investment Many growers will use time during harvest to evaluate the performance of their grain varieties – yield, disease resistance, seasonal performance. Some farmers are reluctant to move to newer varieties which often outperform the more popular varieties. Cereal specialist, Frank McRae offers some tips for growers as to what to consider when it comes to variety choice for next year. Contact: Frank McRae, (02) 6391 3198 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation Frank McRae, Cereal Specialist NSW Industry and Investment Many growers will use time during harvest to evaluate the performance of their grain varieties – yield, disease resistance, seasonal performance. Some farmers are reluctant to move to newer varieties which often outperform the more popular varieties. Cereal specialist, Frank McRae offers some tips for growers as to what to consider when it comes to variety choice for next year. Contact: Frank McRae, (02) 6391 3198 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mcrae%20mono-cvt.mp3 Andrew Whitlock, Agronomist, Farmpos Precision agriculture technologies will become more affordable with the rollout of a network of GPS reference stations around Australia which will deliver near pinpoint spatial accuracy. The Continuous Operating Reference Station (CORS) network will allow farmers to undertake true precision farming down to a nominal 20 mm accuracy. Contact: Andrew Whitlock, Agronomist, Farmpos Ph: 0458 312 589 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Andrew Whitlock, Agronomist, Farmpos Precision agriculture technologies will become more affordable with the rollout of a network of GPS reference stations around Australia which will deliver near pinpoint spatial accuracy. The Continuous Operating Reference Station (CORS) network will allow farmers to undertake true precision farming down to a nominal 20 mm accuracy. Contact: Andrew Whitlock, Agronomist, Farmpos Ph: 0458 312 589 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/whitlock%20mono-cvt.mp3 Dr Sarita Bennett, Future Farm Industries CRC A new book – Prospects for Perennials provides valuable local knowledge to mixed farmers in southern Australia who may be thinking about converting their annual pastures to perennial grasses and legumes. The book is available free of charge from Future Farm Industries CRC. In the book, Southern Australia is divided into 12 zones providing farmers with detailed information about perennials that are suitable to their areas. Contact: Dr Sarita Bennett, Future Farm Industries... Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Sarita Bennett, Future Farm Industries CRC A new book – Prospects for Perennials provides valuable local knowledge to mixed farmers in southern Australia who may be thinking about converting their annual pastures to perennial grasses and legumes. The book is available free of charge from Future Farm Industries CRC. In the book, Southern Australia is divided into 12 zones providing farmers with detailed information about perennials that are suitable to their areas. Contact: Dr Sarita Bennett, Future Farm Industries... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/bennett-cvt.mp3 Michael Materne, lentil breeder; Kristy Hobson, chickpea breeder Pulse Breeding Australia (PBA) was established two years ago to provide a national focus to the development of new pulse varieties. Now, four new varieties – 2 lentils and 2 chickpeas – will be released for the coming winter growing season. These new varieties are the first to be developed under the PBA banner. Michael Materne and Kristy Hobson describe the various advantages of the new varieties and their management. Contact: Michael... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Michael Materne, lentil breeder; Kristy Hobson, chickpea breeder Pulse Breeding Australia (PBA) was established two years ago to provide a national focus to the development of new pulse varieties. Now, four new varieties – 2 lentils and 2 chickpeas – will be released for the coming winter growing season. These new varieties are the first to be developed under the PBA banner. Michael Materne and Kristy Hobson describe the various advantages of the new varieties and their management. Contact: Michael... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mattern%20mono-cvt.mp3 Dr Alan McKay, SARDI Scientists in South Australia and Victoria are working to try to prempt the re-emergence of a once prolific disease of wheat and barley called Cereal Cyst Nematode (CCN). The work is part of a new project funded by GRDC which is examining disease management in a changing farm environment. The release of new wheat and barley varieties and changed cropping patterns in recent years may also change the capacity of modern plants to fight off disease.... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Alan McKay, SARDI Scientists in South Australia and Victoria are working to try to prempt the re-emergence of a once prolific disease of wheat and barley called Cereal Cyst Nematode (CCN). The work is part of a new project funded by GRDC which is examining disease management in a changing farm environment. The release of new wheat and barley varieties and changed cropping patterns in recent years may also change the capacity of modern plants to fight off disease.... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mckay-cvt.mp3 Nick Poole, Foundation for Arable Research, New Zealand Nick Poole talks about his new booklet, Disease Management and Crop Canopies – What are the Interactions? This book follows up a 2005 publication, Cereal Growth Stages – the link to crop management. The new book closely examines how the use of nitrogen influences the need for in crop disease control in wheat and barley Contact: Nick Poole, Foundation for Arable Research, New Zealand +64 3 325 6353 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Nick Poole, Foundation for Arable Research, New Zealand Nick Poole talks about his new booklet, Disease Management and Crop Canopies – What are the Interactions? This book follows up a 2005 publication, Cereal Growth Stages – the link to crop management. The new book closely examines how the use of nitrogen influences the need for in crop disease control in wheat and barley Contact: Nick Poole, Foundation for Arable Research, New Zealand +64 3 325 6353 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/poole-cvt.mp3 Dr Fran Hoyle, DAFWA The Soil Health Knowledge Bank is designed to be a one stop shop for information about soil health. Found at www.soilhealthknowledge.com.au this website explains the top 10 habits of healthy soil farmers, features a simple to use diagnostic tool for soil problems and includes a water use efficiency calculator, as well as a carbon calculator. The designer of the website, leading soil scientist, Dr Fran Hoyle explains why farmers will benefit from this unique website. Contact:... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Fran Hoyle, DAFWA The Soil Health Knowledge Bank is designed to be a one stop shop for information about soil health. Found at www.soilhealthknowledge.com.au this website explains the top 10 habits of healthy soil farmers, features a simple to use diagnostic tool for soil problems and includes a water use efficiency calculator, as well as a carbon calculator. The designer of the website, leading soil scientist, Dr Fran Hoyle explains why farmers will benefit from this unique website. Contact:... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/hoyle-cvt.mp3 Dr Fran Hoyle, DAFWA The Soil Health Knowledge Bank is designed to be a one stop shop for information about soil health. Found at www.soilhealthknowledge.com.au this website explains the top 10 habits of healthy soil farmers, features a simple to use diagnostic tool for soil problems and includes a water use efficiency calculator, as well as a carbon calculator. The designer of the website, leading soil scientist, Dr Fran Hoyle explains why farmers will benefit from this unique website. Contact:... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Dr Fran Hoyle, DAFWA The Soil Health Knowledge Bank is designed to be a one stop shop for information about soil health. Found at www.soilhealthknowledge.com.au this website explains the top 10 habits of healthy soil farmers, features a simple to use diagnostic tool for soil problems and includes a water use efficiency calculator, as well as a carbon calculator. The designer of the website, leading soil scientist, Dr Fran Hoyle explains why farmers will benefit from this unique website. Contact:... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/soilknowledge1.asx With the need to understand industry performance, this edition of Harvest Radio focuses on the GRDC Farming Practices Database. This edition outlines some of the key benefits of providing farming practices data from grain and mixed cropping farmers around Australia. Alan Umbers (Project Manager, Farming Practices database) outlines some of the key features of the project including methods to contribute to datasets and reports available to growers as part of the project. For more information, visit the Farming Practices website... Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +1100 Grains Research and Development Corporation With the need to understand industry performance, this edition of Harvest Radio focuses on the GRDC Farming Practices Database. This edition outlines some of the key benefits of providing farming practices data from grain and mixed cropping farmers around Australia. Alan Umbers (Project Manager, Farming Practices database) outlines some of the key features of the project including methods to contribute to datasets and reports available to growers as part of the project. For more information, visit the Farming Practices website... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest%2031-cvt.mp3 This issue of Harvest Radio looks at Pulse Agronomy trials and the relationship to managing disease in the Northern Region. Kathi Hertel and Kevin Moore from the NSW Department of Primary Industries overview some of the key issues to consider including planting populations, variety choice, paddock selection and history. This edition also outlines some of the key strategies to manage disease. Also refer to the Grains Research Update paper on this topic held at Goondiwindi 2007 at: http://www.grdc.com.au/growers/res_upd/north/n07/ferguson.pdf [PDF 175KB]... Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This issue of Harvest Radio looks at Pulse Agronomy trials and the relationship to managing disease in the Northern Region. Kathi Hertel and Kevin Moore from the NSW Department of Primary Industries overview some of the key issues to consider including planting populations, variety choice, paddock selection and history. This edition also outlines some of the key strategies to manage disease. Also refer to the Grains Research Update paper on this topic held at Goondiwindi 2007 at: http://www.grdc.com.au/growers/res_upd/north/n07/ferguson.pdf [PDF 175KB]... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest20.mp3 This edition of Harvest Radio discusses the latest developments in soil inoculant research. Sandy Gleddie (Philom Bios) outlines some of the new developments in the pipeline for soil inoculants aimed to boost plant productivity. David Herridge (NSW DPI) also outlines some of new formulations of inoculants available to industry. For more information contact: Sandy Gleddie, Philom Bios, 08 8303 7142 David Herridge, NSW DPI Tamworth, 02 6763 1143 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio discusses the latest developments in soil inoculant research. Sandy Gleddie (Philom Bios) outlines some of the new developments in the pipeline for soil inoculants aimed to boost plant productivity. David Herridge (NSW DPI) also outlines some of new formulations of inoculants available to industry. For more information contact: Sandy Gleddie, Philom Bios, 08 8303 7142 David Herridge, NSW DPI Tamworth, 02 6763 1143 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest221.mp3 With a greater focus on pasture production for mixed livestock this issue of Harvest Radio looks at cost effective fodder options including forage brassicas and the benefits for mixed farming systems. Sowing time is discussed with an emphasis on trial results assessing the impact on yields. For more information contact: Mike Gout, Seed Force, 02 6944 9001 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With a greater focus on pasture production for mixed livestock this issue of Harvest Radio looks at cost effective fodder options including forage brassicas and the benefits for mixed farming systems. Sowing time is discussed with an emphasis on trial results assessing the impact on yields. For more information contact: Mike Gout, Seed Force, 02 6944 9001 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest19.mp3 February 2007 presented by Peter Jacobs Peter Jacobs, head of ANZ Rural Banking and a keynote speaker at Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) updates at Adelaide, Wagga Wagga and Bendigo, discusses grain production from the banker's perspective, the banker's perception of the Australian grain grower as a customer, and how the drought has affected the banks' outlook. Mr Jacobs says that he and his fellow bankers hold individual grain production businesses - farms - in high regard for their... Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Peter Jacobs Peter Jacobs, head of ANZ Rural Banking and a keynote speaker at Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) updates at Adelaide, Wagga Wagga and Bendigo, discusses grain production from the banker's perspective, the banker's perception of the Australian grain grower as a customer, and how the drought has affected the banks' outlook. Mr Jacobs says that he and his fellow bankers hold individual grain production businesses - farms - in high regard for their... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/jacobs.mp3 February 2007 presented by Sandy Gleddie Philom Bios Australia (PBA) is a joint venture between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Canadian firm Philom Bios Inc (PBI). In forming PBA last year, the GRDC and PBI sought to introduce new inoculants to Australian growers and to commercialise them and other emerging agricultural technologies. Sandy Gleddie, PBA's chief executive and a keynote speaker at the 2007 GRDC Adviser Updates, discusses inoculant technology and its potential role in Australian grain... Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Sandy Gleddie Philom Bios Australia (PBA) is a joint venture between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Canadian firm Philom Bios Inc (PBI). In forming PBA last year, the GRDC and PBI sought to introduce new inoculants to Australian growers and to commercialise them and other emerging agricultural technologies. Sandy Gleddie, PBA's chief executive and a keynote speaker at the 2007 GRDC Adviser Updates, discusses inoculant technology and its potential role in Australian grain... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/gleddie.mp3 February 2007 presented by Dr Hugh Wallwork Dr Hugh Wallwork, from the SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI), discussed the lessons that could be learned from the drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. Dr Wallwork discussed disease issues for SA growers in 2007. Crown rot growth in plant stems is greatly favoured when... Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Dr Hugh Wallwork Dr Hugh Wallwork, from the SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI), discussed the lessons that could be learned from the drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. Dr Wallwork discussed disease issues for SA growers in 2007. Crown rot growth in plant stems is greatly favoured when... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/wallwork.mp3 February 2007 presented by Dr Chris Preston Dr Chris Preston of the Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) - a keynote speaker at the 2007 GRDC Adviser Updates - discusses the need to understand weed biology and behaviour under different farming systems. Dr Preston says that weeds behave differently in traditional farming systems than they do under conservation farming systems such as minimum tillage. With the widespread adoption of no-till, further changes in weed behaviour can be... Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Dr Chris Preston Dr Chris Preston of the Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) - a keynote speaker at the 2007 GRDC Adviser Updates - discusses the need to understand weed biology and behaviour under different farming systems. Dr Preston says that weeds behave differently in traditional farming systems than they do under conservation farming systems such as minimum tillage. With the widespread adoption of no-till, further changes in weed behaviour can be... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/preston.mp3 February 2007 presented by Nigel Wilhelm Nigel Wilhelm from the SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI) discussed the lessons that could be learned from drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. Mr Wilhelm spoke about crop nutrition in 2007. He said while 2007 is not the year to use phosphorus fertiliser rates to boost soil... Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Nigel Wilhelm Nigel Wilhelm from the SA Research and Development Institute (SARDI) discussed the lessons that could be learned from drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. Mr Wilhelm spoke about crop nutrition in 2007. He said while 2007 is not the year to use phosphorus fertiliser rates to boost soil... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/wilhelm.mp3 February 2007 presented by Dr Chris Preston Dr Chris Preston of the CRC for Australian Weed Management discussed the lessons that could be learned from the drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. Dr Preston spoke about herbicide residues, and how herbicide carryover problems in the soil were usually worse after drought due to reduced... Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Dr Chris Preston Dr Chris Preston of the CRC for Australian Weed Management discussed the lessons that could be learned from the drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. Dr Preston spoke about herbicide residues, and how herbicide carryover problems in the soil were usually worse after drought due to reduced... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/preston1.mp3 8 February 2007 presented by Mr Peter Carr At the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide recently, Peter Carr of Carr Consulting and Services discussed the widespread adoption of GM technology and GM crops across the world in contrast with the situation in Australia. About 100 million hectares around the world (including some 40 million hectares in developing countries) have been planted to GM crops, mostly canola, soy, cotton and corn. Even countries of the European... Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation 8 February 2007 presented by Mr Peter Carr At the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Advisor Update in Adelaide recently, Peter Carr of Carr Consulting and Services discussed the widespread adoption of GM technology and GM crops across the world in contrast with the situation in Australia. About 100 million hectares around the world (including some 40 million hectares in developing countries) have been planted to GM crops, mostly canola, soy, cotton and corn. Even countries of the European... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/carr.mp3 8 February 2007 presented by Dr Peter McIntosh Dr Peter McIntosh, a CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research scientist, has discussed the conditions that led to the 2006 drought at the recent Adelaide Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Adviser Update. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. While South Australia enjoyed a promising start to the 2006 cropping season, it became very dry from May onwards. Dr McIntosh explains... Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation 8 February 2007 presented by Dr Peter McIntosh Dr Peter McIntosh, a CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research scientist, has discussed the conditions that led to the 2006 drought at the recent Adelaide Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Adviser Update. The Advisers Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. While South Australia enjoyed a promising start to the 2006 cropping season, it became very dry from May onwards. Dr McIntosh explains... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mcintosh.mp3 12 February 2007 presented by Dr Allan Mayfield Dr Allan Mayfield, agronomic consultant and Southern Panel member, discussed the lessons that could be learned from the drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Adviser Update in Adelaide. The GRDC Adviser Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. While South Australia enjoyed a promising start to the 2006 cropping season, it became very dry from May onwards. Dr Mayfield... Sun, 08 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation 12 February 2007 presented by Dr Allan Mayfield Dr Allan Mayfield, agronomic consultant and Southern Panel member, discussed the lessons that could be learned from the drought at the recent Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Adviser Update in Adelaide. The GRDC Adviser Updates are aimed at positioning growers for a rapid recovery from the worst drought on record. While South Australia enjoyed a promising start to the 2006 cropping season, it became very dry from May onwards. Dr Mayfield... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/mayfield.mp3 February 2007 presented by Paul Higgins Biofuels represent a potential alternative market for Australian grain growers, but it's not that simple according to futurist Paul Higgins of Emergent Futures Pty Ltd who was a speaker at the GRDC Adviser Updates in February. Futurists make forecasts about the future but they don't predict it, according to Mr Higgins, who says there is a great deal of uncertainty about biofuels' effects on Australian agriculture. This is because the industry is driven by... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation February 2007 presented by Paul Higgins Biofuels represent a potential alternative market for Australian grain growers, but it's not that simple according to futurist Paul Higgins of Emergent Futures Pty Ltd who was a speaker at the GRDC Adviser Updates in February. Futurists make forecasts about the future but they don't predict it, according to Mr Higgins, who says there is a great deal of uncertainty about biofuels' effects on Australian agriculture. This is because the industry is driven by... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/higgins.mp3 This months Harvest Radio concentrates on summer weed management programs and the impact on soil moisture and nitrogen. Graham Fromm (PIRSA Rural Solutions) and Jeremy Lemon (DAFWA) discuss the impact of summer weeds on soil moisture. Vicki Osten (DPI&F Qld) discusses the impact of summer weeds on available nitrogen while GRDC Western Panel member Ralph Burnett concentrates on the role of spray management in summer weeds. Andrew Storrie (NSW DPI) looks at timing measures and impact on specific weeds affecting... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This months Harvest Radio concentrates on summer weed management programs and the impact on soil moisture and nitrogen. Graham Fromm (PIRSA Rural Solutions) and Jeremy Lemon (DAFWA) discuss the impact of summer weeds on soil moisture. Vicki Osten (DPI&F Qld) discusses the impact of summer weeds on available nitrogen while GRDC Western Panel member Ralph Burnett concentrates on the role of spray management in summer weeds. Andrew Storrie (NSW DPI) looks at timing measures and impact on specific weeds affecting... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest17.asx This issue of Harvest Radio looks at Pulse Agronomy trials and the relationship to managing disease in the Northern Region. Kathi Hertel and Kevin Moore from the NSW Department of Primary Industries overview some of the key issues to consider including planting populations, variety choice, paddock selection and history. This edition also outlines some of the key strategies to manage disease. Also refer to the Grains Research Update paper on this topic held at Goondiwindi 2007 For more information contact:... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This issue of Harvest Radio looks at Pulse Agronomy trials and the relationship to managing disease in the Northern Region. Kathi Hertel and Kevin Moore from the NSW Department of Primary Industries overview some of the key issues to consider including planting populations, variety choice, paddock selection and history. This edition also outlines some of the key strategies to manage disease. Also refer to the Grains Research Update paper on this topic held at Goondiwindi 2007 For more information contact:... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest20.asx Attached is a four part series looking at some of the key considerations growers will need to watch in 2007 following the recent drought. Interviews are undertaken from the recent GRDC Grains Research Update in Wagga Wagga and using the recent GRDC publication "Agronomy after the drought - a guide to decision making in 2007" Part 1 - Managing diseases after the drought Harvest Radio caught up with Gordon Murray (NSW Department of Primary Industries) to outline the disease risks... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Attached is a four part series looking at some of the key considerations growers will need to watch in 2007 following the recent drought. Interviews are undertaken from the recent GRDC Grains Research Update in Wagga Wagga and using the recent GRDC publication "Agronomy after the drought - a guide to decision making in 2007" Part 1 - Managing diseases after the drought Harvest Radio caught up with Gordon Murray (NSW Department of Primary Industries) to outline the disease risks... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest18a.asx This edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at precision agriculture, the high tech and low tech ends, where its all heading and how you can stick your toe in the water for less than $1,000. Chris Brown caught up with Phil Price (GRDC Program consultant), Ian Blayney (graingrower from Geraldton, WA) , Ian Mailing (Silverfox Solutions), Peter Stone (CSIRO), Brett Whelan (University of Sydney) and Mike Smith (graingrower from Gurley, NSW) following the recent special eight page supplement on... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at precision agriculture, the high tech and low tech ends, where its all heading and how you can stick your toe in the water for less than $1,000. Chris Brown caught up with Phil Price (GRDC Program consultant), Ian Blayney (graingrower from Geraldton, WA) , Ian Mailing (Silverfox Solutions), Peter Stone (CSIRO), Brett Whelan (University of Sydney) and Mike Smith (graingrower from Gurley, NSW) following the recent special eight page supplement on... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest5.asx Following recent reports of damage to summer crops caused by herbicides drifting off-target, this edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at Spray Drift, ways to minimise it and the latest developments on the practical side of spray technology. Harvest Radio caught up with Graham Betts (ASK G.B), Tom Wolf (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada), Bill Gordon (Bill Gordon Consulting) and John Nalewaja (North Dakota State University) at the recent GRDC supported 'Spray Options Seminar' in Moree, NSW. For further information:... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Following recent reports of damage to summer crops caused by herbicides drifting off-target, this edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at Spray Drift, ways to minimise it and the latest developments on the practical side of spray technology. Harvest Radio caught up with Graham Betts (ASK G.B), Tom Wolf (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada), Bill Gordon (Bill Gordon Consulting) and John Nalewaja (North Dakota State University) at the recent GRDC supported 'Spray Options Seminar' in Moree, NSW. For further information:... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest7.asx This edition of Harvest Radio concentrates on the management of nutrients in the cropping system. Harvest Radio caught up with Wayne Pluske (Nutrient Management Systems) to outline the nutrient management survey conducted as part of the initiative. Mike Bell (QDPI) discusses the application of fertilisers and implications for growers in the northern region, while Roger Armstrong (DPI Victoria) discusses matching nitrogen and phosphorus inputs to cropping demand. For more information contact: Wayne Pluske - nutrientmswa@optusnet.com.au Mike Bell - mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au Roger... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio concentrates on the management of nutrients in the cropping system. Harvest Radio caught up with Wayne Pluske (Nutrient Management Systems) to outline the nutrient management survey conducted as part of the initiative. Mike Bell (QDPI) discusses the application of fertilisers and implications for growers in the northern region, while Roger Armstrong (DPI Victoria) discusses matching nitrogen and phosphorus inputs to cropping demand. For more information contact: Wayne Pluske - nutrientmswa@optusnet.com.au Mike Bell - mike.bell@dpi.qld.gov.au Roger... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest14.asx This edition of Harvest Radio looks in some detail at the disease which some say costs Australian graingrowers $78 million per year. To find out more on the stubble borne fungal disease, Crown Rot, Chris Brown caught up with Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI), Hugh Ball (Graingrower from Moree, NSW ), and Hugh Wallwork (SARDI) as part of the upcoming special feature in Ground Cover on cereal crown and root diseases. For further information: Steven Simpfendorfer, NSW DPI, 02 6763 1100,... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio looks in some detail at the disease which some say costs Australian graingrowers $78 million per year. To find out more on the stubble borne fungal disease, Crown Rot, Chris Brown caught up with Steven Simpfendorfer (NSW DPI), Hugh Ball (Graingrower from Moree, NSW ), and Hugh Wallwork (SARDI) as part of the upcoming special feature in Ground Cover on cereal crown and root diseases. For further information: Steven Simpfendorfer, NSW DPI, 02 6763 1100,... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest9.asx This edition of Harvest Radio looks at management options for fungal diseases in this years grain crop. Chris Brown caught up with Gordon Murray (NSW DPI), Col Wellings (Australian Cereal Rust Control Program), Greg Platz (QDPI&F) and Nick Poole (Foundation for Arable Research, NZ)) at the recent series of GRDC workshops for farm advisers. The workshops were organised to get advisers ready to help graingrowers deal with what could be another big year for fungal disease. For further information: Gordon... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio looks at management options for fungal diseases in this years grain crop. Chris Brown caught up with Gordon Murray (NSW DPI), Col Wellings (Australian Cereal Rust Control Program), Greg Platz (QDPI&F) and Nick Poole (Foundation for Arable Research, NZ)) at the recent series of GRDC workshops for farm advisers. The workshops were organised to get advisers ready to help graingrowers deal with what could be another big year for fungal disease. For further information: Gordon... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest4.asx With major frosts affecting crops across the grains belt in recent years, this month's Harvest Radio concentrated on measures that can be taken to minimise the risk of frost damage. Harvest Radio caught up with Garren Knell (ConsultAg) and Melissa Rebbeck (SARDI) to discuss frost minimisation strategies for the southern and western regions and Jack Christopher of QDPI to discuss issues relating to frost in the northern region. Further information can be found on the Frost Fact Sheet, included in... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With major frosts affecting crops across the grains belt in recent years, this month's Harvest Radio concentrated on measures that can be taken to minimise the risk of frost damage. Harvest Radio caught up with Garren Knell (ConsultAg) and Melissa Rebbeck (SARDI) to discuss frost minimisation strategies for the southern and western regions and Jack Christopher of QDPI to discuss issues relating to frost in the northern region. Further information can be found on the Frost Fact Sheet, included in... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest12.asx Chris Brown speaks with Chris Preston (Weed CRC), Professor Abul Hashem (Agriculture WA) and Professor Jim Pratley (left) (Charles Sturt University) about annual ryegrass control, specifically genetics, minimising chemical resistance and non-chemical farming techniques. For further information: John Sandow, GRDC, 02 6272 5525 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Chris Brown speaks with Chris Preston (Weed CRC), Professor Abul Hashem (Agriculture WA) and Professor Jim Pratley (left) (Charles Sturt University) about annual ryegrass control, specifically genetics, minimising chemical resistance and non-chemical farming techniques. For further information: John Sandow, GRDC, 02 6272 5525 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/ryegrass1.asx This edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at climate forecasting and how to minimise the risks associated with climate variability in this years grain crop. Harvest Radio caught up with Dale Baker (Graingrower from Hyden, WA and Chairman of the GRDC supported Managing Climate Variability Program), Harm Van Rees (Birchip Cropping Group, Yield Prophet), Howard Cox (QDPI, Whopper Cropper) and Peter McIntosh (CSIRO, Ocean to Grains) as part of developing the new weather page in the grains industry's premier... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at climate forecasting and how to minimise the risks associated with climate variability in this years grain crop. Harvest Radio caught up with Dale Baker (Graingrower from Hyden, WA and Chairman of the GRDC supported Managing Climate Variability Program), Harm Van Rees (Birchip Cropping Group, Yield Prophet), Howard Cox (QDPI, Whopper Cropper) and Peter McIntosh (CSIRO, Ocean to Grains) as part of developing the new weather page in the grains industry's premier... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest8.asx This edition of Harvest Radio looks at some of the new technologies available to combat grain storage constraints such as phosphine resistance while focussing on methods to maximise grain grower productivity. Harvest Radio talks to Peter Botta (Victorian Department of Primary Industries) on sealed storage and aeration systems, Peter Hughes (Department of Primary Industries Queensland) comparing phosphine effectiveness in sealed and unsealed silos, James Darby (CSIRO) concentrating on aeration technologies, Pat Collins (Department of Primary Industries Queensland) on controlling pests... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio looks at some of the new technologies available to combat grain storage constraints such as phosphine resistance while focussing on methods to maximise grain grower productivity. Harvest Radio talks to Peter Botta (Victorian Department of Primary Industries) on sealed storage and aeration systems, Peter Hughes (Department of Primary Industries Queensland) comparing phosphine effectiveness in sealed and unsealed silos, James Darby (CSIRO) concentrating on aeration technologies, Pat Collins (Department of Primary Industries Queensland) on controlling pests... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest11.asx With a greater focus on pasture production for mixed livestock this issue of Harvest Radio looks at cost effective fodder options including forage brassicas and the benefits for mixed farming systems. Sowing time is discussed with an emphasis on trial results assessing the impact on yields. For more information contact: Mike Gout, Seed Force, 02 6944 9001 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With a greater focus on pasture production for mixed livestock this issue of Harvest Radio looks at cost effective fodder options including forage brassicas and the benefits for mixed farming systems. Sowing time is discussed with an emphasis on trial results assessing the impact on yields. For more information contact: Mike Gout, Seed Force, 02 6944 9001 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest19.asx This edition of Harvest Radio looks at irrigation in southern NSW and northern Victoria and focussing on the challenge of achieving 20 tonnes per hectare. To discuss the likelihood of achieving this target, Harvest Radio caught up with Bryan Clark (Irrigated Cropping Forum) and Rob Fischer (DPI VIC) to outline the aims of new irrigation research. Harvest Radio also examines potential options for growers in irrigated zones such as the potential for beds in rice bays (Geoff Beecher, NSW DPI)... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio looks at irrigation in southern NSW and northern Victoria and focussing on the challenge of achieving 20 tonnes per hectare. To discuss the likelihood of achieving this target, Harvest Radio caught up with Bryan Clark (Irrigated Cropping Forum) and Rob Fischer (DPI VIC) to outline the aims of new irrigation research. Harvest Radio also examines potential options for growers in irrigated zones such as the potential for beds in rice bays (Geoff Beecher, NSW DPI)... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest10.asx With reports coming in on stripe rust across eastern Australia and potential re-emergence of stem rust in South Australia, the September edition of Harvest Radio looks at potential management strategies required to minimise the impacts from these diseases. Harvest Radio caught up with Dr Gordon Murray (NSW DPI) to discuss decision points for the management of stripe rust in dry conditions, Peter Hamblin (Agritech Crop Research) to discuss the cost benefits and timing of fungicide treatments and Dr Allan Mayfield... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With reports coming in on stripe rust across eastern Australia and potential re-emergence of stem rust in South Australia, the September edition of Harvest Radio looks at potential management strategies required to minimise the impacts from these diseases. Harvest Radio caught up with Dr Gordon Murray (NSW DPI) to discuss decision points for the management of stripe rust in dry conditions, Peter Hamblin (Agritech Crop Research) to discuss the cost benefits and timing of fungicide treatments and Dr Allan Mayfield... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest15.asx This edition of Harvest Radio discusses the latest developments in soil inoculant research. Sandy Gleddie (Philom Bios) outlines some of the new developments in the pipeline for soil inoculants aimed to boost plant productivity. David Herridge (NSW DPI) also outlines some of new formulations of inoculants available to industry. For more information contact: Sandy Gleddie, Philom Bios, 08 8303 7142 David Herridge, NSW DPI Tamworth, 02 6763 1143 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This edition of Harvest Radio discusses the latest developments in soil inoculant research. Sandy Gleddie (Philom Bios) outlines some of the new developments in the pipeline for soil inoculants aimed to boost plant productivity. David Herridge (NSW DPI) also outlines some of new formulations of inoculants available to industry. For more information contact: Sandy Gleddie, Philom Bios, 08 8303 7142 David Herridge, NSW DPI Tamworth, 02 6763 1143 https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest22.asx This months Harvest Radio focuses on the problems, caused and potential management strategies for the management of slugs and snails. Harvest Radio caught up with Ian MacKinnon (farmer, Tasmania) to discuss the problem of slugs, Dr Paul Horne (IPM Technologies) to discuss management strategies for pests and beneficials and Dr Rod Mahon (CSIRO Entomology) to discuss genetic solutions to snails. This Harvest Radio is accompanied by the recent release of the Slug Back Poacket Identification Guide for growers. For further... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation This months Harvest Radio focuses on the problems, caused and potential management strategies for the management of slugs and snails. Harvest Radio caught up with Ian MacKinnon (farmer, Tasmania) to discuss the problem of slugs, Dr Paul Horne (IPM Technologies) to discuss management strategies for pests and beneficials and Dr Rod Mahon (CSIRO Entomology) to discuss genetic solutions to snails. This Harvest Radio is accompanied by the recent release of the Slug Back Poacket Identification Guide for growers. For further... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest13.asx With the recent rainfalls across the southern wheatbelt this edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at understanding the causes of grain quality defects at harvest - pre-harvest sprouting, late -maturity alpha-amylase and blackpoint . Chris Brown caught up with Mike Perry (GRDC Program consultant), Dale Baker (graingrower from Hyden, WA) , Daryl Mares (University of Adelaide) and Peter Williamson (Queensland DPI) following the recent special feature on Weather Damage in GRDC's Ground Cover newspaper. For further information: Mike Perry,... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With the recent rainfalls across the southern wheatbelt this edition of Harvest Radio takes a look at understanding the causes of grain quality defects at harvest - pre-harvest sprouting, late -maturity alpha-amylase and blackpoint . Chris Brown caught up with Mike Perry (GRDC Program consultant), Dale Baker (graingrower from Hyden, WA) , Daryl Mares (University of Adelaide) and Peter Williamson (Queensland DPI) following the recent special feature on Weather Damage in GRDC's Ground Cover newspaper. For further information: Mike Perry,... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest6.asx With the impending pressures to improve productivity on farm, this edition of Harvest Radio outlines the latest developments in Precision Agriculture. Ian Maling (Silverfox Solutions) discusses the options for variable rate technology. Variable application rates and the considerations to use this technology are outlined by Brett Whelan (University of Sydney). Mike Robertson (CSIRO) also outlines the research being undertaken to measure plant available water capacity and its relationship to variable application rates. This edition coincides with the recent release of... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation With the impending pressures to improve productivity on farm, this edition of Harvest Radio outlines the latest developments in Precision Agriculture. Ian Maling (Silverfox Solutions) discusses the options for variable rate technology. Variable application rates and the considerations to use this technology are outlined by Brett Whelan (University of Sydney). Mike Robertson (CSIRO) also outlines the research being undertaken to measure plant available water capacity and its relationship to variable application rates. This edition coincides with the recent release of... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/harvest16.asx Understanding your soil and what you want from it is an important ingredient to having a successful stubble management program on your farm. CSIRO soil scientist, Clive Kirkby (left), explains how to decide which stubble management regime is right for you and answers questions from farmers about some of the pitfalls. The image below illustrates the stubble decomposition process. For further information: Martin Blumenthal, GRDC, 02 6272 5525 Simplified illustration of processes involved in stubble retention that can affect following... Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +1000 Grains Research and Development Corporation Understanding your soil and what you want from it is an important ingredient to having a successful stubble management program on your farm. CSIRO soil scientist, Clive Kirkby (left), explains how to decide which stubble management regime is right for you and answers questions from farmers about some of the pitfalls. The image below illustrates the stubble decomposition process. For further information: Martin Blumenthal, GRDC, 02 6272 5525 Simplified illustration of processes involved in stubble retention that can affect following... https://grdc.com.au/CMS_Data/MediaFiles/Migrated/uploads/documents/stubble2.asx