Grains Research and Development Corporation

🌱 Smart sprays and cold plasma to optimise crop productivity Two new GRDC investments led by Murdoch University in WA are targeting blue sky research to improve profitability and sustainability for Aussie grain growers. One project aims to develop novel biodegradable smart sprays for broadacre cropping. The second will trial the treatment of wheat and canola with cold plasma for enhanced plant growth, vigour and yield. Read more ▶️ https://bit.ly/4kTTpEP #GroundCoverOnline #Research #SmartSprays #ColdPlasma

“We need to think about how we can maximise the use of our herbicides before we lose them.” A survey led by Dr John Broster (Charles Sturt University) tracked herbicide resistance across Australia, highlighting its extent, shifting patterns, and emerging threats for growers. See the latest findings: https://bit.ly/4itrMAS University of Adelaide | The University of Western Australia | University of Sydney | Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) 📷 Nicole Baxter, Lucas Curtarelli, Evan Collis + Allison Chambers #GroundCoverOnline #Weeds #HerbicideResistance

🥘🍲🥙 Your guide to plant based snacks The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) conducted an extensive audit of plant-based snacks in 2024. It analysed nearly 700 products from supermarkets in NSW and categorised snacks into several types, including bars, bliss balls, snack bites, crackers, crisps, roasted legumes, falafels, fritters and dips. Chickpeas were the most prevalent legume ingredient among the 18 different legume ingredients used in these snacks. They featured in 19% of all snacks, closely followed by green peas and lentils. While chickpeas are the most common ingredient nationally, almonds lead globally in plant-based snacks. Read more: https://bit.ly/3Fq2sNR #GroundCoverOnline #Chickpeas #GoChickpea! #PlantBasedSnacks

Vale Alan Robson – a champion for agricultural science A fierce advocate for science and its place in agriculture, Emeritus Professor Alan Robson AO CitWA, died last year aged 79. Professor Robson made a significant contribution to the grains industry through his work in soil science and plant nutrition. He was a lifelong advocate for science. In an interview in 2014 he said that science allowed “you to travel the world, meet good people, and solve real-world problem”. "Everything we do depends on science, and we’ve always got to keep looking at smarter ways of doing things." Read more: https://bit.ly/4bIYKux 📷 The University of Western Australia #GroundCoverOnline

Big thanks to everyone involved in #GRDCUpdates across NSW and QLD in recent weeks! 📸 PHOTO GALLERY 📸 A fantastic turnout of 300 attendees joined us for our 2-day event in Goondiwindi last week, followed by a regional update in Pallamallawa. Catch up on all the proceedings here: #Goondiwindi - https://bit.ly/41BZNI1 #Pallamallawa - https://bit.ly/4kDwLAq #GRDCEvents #GrainsIndustry #GrainsResearch

💻🙋 WEBINAR - Are you a good labour manager? Realising the full capacity of your team Join our GRDC Farm Business Update for an interactive, conversation with Danielle Lannin England, AgInnovate Managing people and resources effectively is a priority for many grain growers. Join the livestream to consider opportunities around managing labour covering: - insights on labour management practices of grain growers from a national review across ag industries; and - practical tools to create a labour plan and apply it in setting expectations and job roles. 📍 ONLINE 📅 Thursday 20 Mar ⏰ 1.00-2.00pm AEDT REGISTER: https://bit.ly/414K6sB

🌱 Could you be a GRDC regional panel member? Applications are now open for positions on GRDC's regional panels for the northern, southern and western grain growing regions. Panels ensure our investments are in the best interests of growers and deliver impact to each grain-growing region. Watch the full video ▶️ https://bit.ly/4gVQcBC Find out more and apply ▶️ https://bit.ly/3mFUbvC #GRDCVideo #RegionalPanel #GrainsIndustry #Leadership

🎙️ NEW PODCAST More is not always better when it comes to adding nitrogen (N) to your irrigated wheat crop. In this podcast, Nick Poole (Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia Ltd), Brendan Wallace (Pinion Advisory) and SA grower Wayne Hawkins, share some surprising findings from focus paddock trials. Plus they discuss insights on how to get the most out of applied N under irrigation for a range of crop types. Listen now ▶️ https://bit.ly/3R14rKR #GRDCPodcast #Nitrogen #IrrigatedWheat

Applications closing soon! Don't miss this chance to be part of the GRDC-supported Plant Vitality Accelerator Program. Apply before 17 March ▶️ https://lnkd.in/g9MYkCtf #innovation #agribusiness #startup #accelerator #agtech

⚠️ DISEASE ADVICE - potential for fungicide resistance detected in Esperance wheat powdery mildew Wheat powdery mildew samples collected in Esperance WA have shown a potential resistance to Group 3 (DMI) fungicides. Careful management can help you avoid resistance developing in your crops. Key info: 🌱 The mutation is not currently linked to any observed reduction in fungicide performance, but growers should monitor crop performance and manage fungicide use carefully. 🌱 This detection follows Group 3 and Group 11 resistance trends in the Eastern states. 🌱 Use the ‘Fungicide Resistance 5’ (FR5) to minimise disease pressure and the risk of favouring DMI-resistance mutations in the pathogen population. 🌱 Only use Group 3 fungicides in mixture and rotation with other fungicide groups. Read more in our latest paddock practices article ▶️ https://bit.ly/4htgb3A Centre for Crop and Disease Management Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development AgCommunicators #PaddockPractices #WheatPowderyMildew #AFREN #FungicideResistance