Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Media Releases

Farm workers’ drug and alcohol use report released

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC), with support from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), has released a report into the use of drugs and alcohol by...

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On-the-ground intelligence network to guide grains research

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:15:00 GMT

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has spread an extensive net over the southern cropping region to trap intelligence on regional grain production constraints and opportunities....

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Productivity and sustainability focus for Griffith grain growers

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:55:00 GMT

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will next month host a grains research Update at Griffith where growers will come together to discuss options for increased productivity and...

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‘How to’ guides to smarter sprays

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:50:00 GMT

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has recently published a series of fact sheets aimed at helping growers achieve best practice in spray application.

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GRDC teams up with Australian Year of the Farmer

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:40:00 GMT

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and Australian Year of Farmer today announced an important new partnership. The GRDC is supporting Australian Year of the Farmer in its aim to...

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One less spray just as effective for insect control

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:30:00 GMT

Grain growers can generally get away with one less insecticide spray during the growing season, without sacrificing yields.

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Stem the impact of rust through vigilance

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:50:00 GMT

Western Australian growers with wheat crops susceptible to stem rust should be vigilant in checking crops and spray them early if they find the damaging disease.

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Dates set for GRDC adviser updates

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Locations and dates have been set for the 2013 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Adviser Updates in the southern region. They are: Ballarat (Victoria), February 6-7; Adelaide...

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New feature improves pest, disease reporting in WA

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:30:00 GMT

Reporting of pests and diseases in the Western Australian grainbelt has become easier, with people now able to provide details of outbreaks online via the PestFax Map service.

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No silver bullet for slug control

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:15:00 GMT

As high rainfall zone grain (HRZ) growers swing into winter crop planting, growers are reminded not to become complacent about the pests even though numbers may be down this season.

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New nitrogen research potential ‘game changer’

Mon, 09 Jul 2012 09:25:00 GMT

New research funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) may change the way northern region grain growers approach nitrogen application.

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Advisers to talk farm business at Bendigo Update

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Victorian accountants, financial advisers, agribusiness bankers, rural financial counsellors and farm consultants will gather in Bendigo this month to further their understanding of the issues...

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Pest management support

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Entomologists with support from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) are encouraging grain growers to explore integrated pest management (IPM) options and spray insect pests only...

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Grain growers to be given guidance at Grenfell

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:40:00 GMT

Combating weeds, conquering diseases, boosting crop nutrition and yields - these are among the hot agronomic topics grain growers in central west New South Wales are preparing to dissect and discuss....

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New GRDC research tackles return to tillage

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 09:55:00 GMT

New research supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is looking at how and when to use tillage for strategic weed control.

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Prevent spray failures with multi-pronged approach

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 11:10:00 GMT

To avoid insecticide spray failures and prevent or delay the development of resistance, it is recommended that growers use a broad range of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies.

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Increasing profit, lowering risk

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 10:25:00 GMT

Grain growers across northern NSW and southern Queensland will have the opportunity to hear from leading agribusiness professionals at the upcoming Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)...

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Get close to chickpea crops: GRDC

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 15:00:00 GMT

With 80,000 hectares of chickpeas planted in central Queensland and early reports of an ascochyta blight outbreak, growers are being urged to closely monitor crops.

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Driving down the weed seed bank

Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:50:00 GMT

Driving down the weed seed bank is now recognised as one of the most effective strategies for dealing with problem weeds such as feathertop Rhodes grass and fleabane.

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Spray conditions king for wild radish control

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:10:00 GMT

Western Australian research investigating herbicide control of wild radish in cereal crops has highlighted the importance of good spraying conditions to maximise chemical uptake by the weed.

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New guide for irrigated wheat growers

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:10:00 GMT

A comprehensive new guide offers localised information to maximise yields and reduce disease pressure for northern region growers producing irrigated wheat in rotation with cotton.

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R and D preventing big oilseed, pulse losses

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:50:00 GMT

Diseases cost Western Australia's oilseed industry $90 million annually and the state's pulse industry $23 million per year, but the impact would be much worse if current controls were not in place,...

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Growers on post emergent weed watch

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 09:30:00 GMT

This season's planting conditions have left northern region grain growers with the dilemma of weeds germinating at the same time as crops, potentially making in-crop weed management difficult.

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New guide can help growers manage blackleg disease

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 11:15:00 GMT

Are you in a high risk situation for blackleg disease in canola, and what practices can you change to reduce or prevent yield loss in canola? >

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Profit strategy embraces dual-purpose crops

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 17:35:00 GMT

After successfully grazing barley for the past two years, the Kenny family's crop-grazing program is being extended to canola and wheat this season.

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Suppressive soils offer defence against grain diseases

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:10:00 GMT

High rainfall zone (HRZ) grain growers stand to increase yields and save significant amounts of money on chemicals, if the secrets of suppressive soils can be unlocked.

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New advice on herbicide resistance

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:00:00 GMT

With herbicide resistance threatening the future of the no-till farming system, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is keeping growers up to date with the latest information for...

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Great Southern trials probe frost, crop grazing

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:50:00 GMT

Using crop grazing, how far can grain growers extend the flowering window to reduce yield losses from frost, while not unduly exposing later flowering crops to drought near the end of the growing...

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GRDC now closer to growers

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:25:00 GMT

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has significantly enhanced its on-the-ground presence with the appointment of three regionally-based managers, including Sharon O'Keeffe at...

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Winter watching a winner for stored grain

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:25:00 GMT

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is reminding grain growers to avoid nasty surprises when out-loading grain by monitoring for pests regularly. It says early detection and...

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Problem weed needs strict control

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:45:00 GMT

As the difficult-to-control weed feathertop Rhodes grass continues its spread south into the broader northern grains region, researchers are advocating a strict management regime.

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Investments aim to crack wheat’s ‘tough nuts’

Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Widespread frosts in Western Australia in 1998 and 2005 caused wheat yield losses of 500,000 and 700,000 tonnes respectively, while drought, salinity, disease and nutrient issues are ongoing...

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Weed seed destructor on course for commercial launch

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:50:00 GMT

One of the most anticipated technologies in Australian agriculture - the Harrington Seed Destructor - has progressed to commercial production. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)...

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Diagnosis: yield robber – a close look at cereal foliar diseases

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:40:00 GMT

Northern grains region advisers are brushing up on their knowledge of foliar diseases as wet conditions set some winter cereal crops up for heavy disease burdens.

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UNE grains course open

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:15:00 GMT

Applications for trimester two places in the University of New England's (UNE) Sustainable Grains Production course are now open.

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Complacency biggest risk to chickpea crops

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:50:00 GMT

Disease management will be paramount this season for northern region chickpea growers and researchers warn complacency is the biggest risk to yield and crop health.

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Control blackleg early to minimise canola yield losses

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:20:00 GMT

Growers are encouraged to inspect young canola crops now for signs of blackleg disease, and apply a registered foliar fungicide if necessary.

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Seize the chance to make a difference to your industry

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:05:00 GMT

Time is running out for growers and other grains industry members to get in their applications for two casual positions on the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Western Regional...

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New initiatives aim to refine inputs, boost profits

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

A number of Western Australian growers are this year exploring how the decision-making tool Yield Prophet and reg; can be applied to their local area and potentially improve crop management.

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Results tell chickpea establishment story

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 09:20:00 GMT

Chickpea seed tests from the 2010 harvest have shed light on establishment problems in last season's crops.

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