Latest RD&E, news and events from the Grains Research and Development Corporation. Region specific accounts @GRDCNorth, @GRDCSouth & @GRDCWest

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Could gravel or sand help crops establish in stubborn problem patches? @SLR_Agricultureโ€™s Ella Shaylor explains how surface mulches are being tested on non-wetting, waterlogged and saline soils to conserve moisture and limit salt movement. ๐Ÿ“น Watch the full video: bit.ly/4z2bTtB #GRDCVideo #SoilConstraints #SoilManagement #CropEstablishment
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Windrowing on time maximises income, avoiding losses due to windrowing canola too early. Crops should be windrowed when 60โ€“80% of seed sampled from the middle 3rd of main stem and branches has changed colour from green to red, brown or black. This guide will help growers decide on the best time to windrow their crop. ๐Ÿ”— Read the full guide and order a printed version: bit.ly/4jzFDsS #GRDCPublication #Canola #Windrowing
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๐Ÿšœ A well set-up header can capture 50 to 80% of weed seed at harvest, making setup one of the most effective, lowest-cost tools growers have against herbicide resistance. The latest Paddock Practice covers rotor and concave settings, checking losses with drop trays, fan speed, baffles and getting harvest weed seed control equipment set up before harvest. It also looks at weeds that retain seed well at harvest, including annual ryegrass, wild radish, brome grass and wild oat. ๐Ÿ”— Read more: bit.ly/4yiOnZ0 #GRDCPublication #WeedManagementInitiative #HarvestWeedSeedControl #IWM #WeedManagement
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The @ARLFNews TRAIL Emerging Leaders Program challenges participants to think differently about agriculture, leadership and the role they can play in shaping the future of the industry. Through GRDC's support, six funded places valued at approximately $15,000 each are available for people working in grain-growing businesses and grain industry-aligned organisations. Applications close 30 October 2026. ๐Ÿ”— Apply now: bit.ly/4bKerD1 #TRAIL2027 #GRDCPodcast #LeadershipDevelopment #EmergingLeaders
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Upcoming webinar - Net blotch resistance and management: practical insights for 2027 ๐Ÿ“… 1.30pm AEDT, Fri 23 Oct ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4zmCCAR This webinar will provide an update on net blotch following the 2026 season, including regional disease observations, the latest fungicide resistance findings and new NFNB trial research. Speakers: ๐Ÿ”ˆ Dr Lisle Snyman, Queensland DPI ๐Ÿ”ˆ Dr Tara Garrard, @SA_PIRSA ๐Ÿ”ˆ Dr Nola D'Souza, @theCCDM #GRDCEvent #DMEN #NetFormNetBlotch #CropProtection
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๐Ÿšœ There's nothing quite like seeing a system working in the paddock. Great Southern WA growers recently completed a GRDC-supported study tour through Tasmania and Victoria, exploring surface and subsurface drainage systems. Visits to farms, research sites and drainage installations provided practical insights into design, landforming, machinery, maintenance and water management. A key takeaway was the confidence gained in WA's progress, with Great Southern growers helping lead innovation in broadacre subsurface drainage. #GRDC #GRDCStudyTour #FarmDrainage #AustralianGrains
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WEBINAR RECORDING: Grains Research Update, online โ€“ Making every spray pass count ๐Ÿ’ป bit.ly/3VYe6HP Effective summer weed control relied on more than the right product choice. In this practical session, Bill Gordon explained how nozzle selection, spray quality, boom height, travel speed, weather conditions, and sprayer setup influenced spray performance. #GRDCEvent #GRDCUpdate #WeedControl
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โš ๏ธ New phosphine worker exposure limits could affect on-farm grain storage and delivery practices. GRDC is investing $4.7m to help growers adapt, alongside broader industry work coordinated through @GrainTradeAus. Most jurisdictions are currently working towards 1 December 2026, although timelines may vary. ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4yNCAlH #GRDC #MediaRelease #Phosphine #GrainStorage #StoredGrain #FarmSafety #AustralianGrains
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๐ŸŒฑ Why do crops respond differently to the same management decisions from one season to the next? It's a question driving @CSIRO Crop Systems Researcher James Manson, who is interested in understanding the crop processes and environmental conditions behind those differences. In case you missed it, James explores the science behind seasonal variability and crop performance in GRDC In Conversation, hosted by @humans_of_ag. ๐ŸŽง grdc.com.au/news-and-media/aโ€ฆ #GRDCPodcast #GRDCInConversation #HumansOfAgriculture #CropResearch
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Surviving a life-threatening harvest fire gave WA grower Tim Haslam a second chance, and he's using it to raise farm safety awareness. After suffering burns to more than 30% of his body, Tim has been sharing his experience with young people preparing to enter agriculture, including a presentation to around 180 agricultural students. The Farm Safety Series is led by @AgCommunicators with @FarmerHealth and @ifarmwell_, part of Adelaide University. ๐Ÿ“น bit.ly/4zizSEz #GRDCVideo #FarmSafety
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๐ŸŒพ International Day of Rural Women recognises the women contributing across farms, agricultural businesses and rural communities. GRDC Chair Sharon Starick was recently named South Australiaโ€™s Women in Agriculture winner at the Australian Agriculture Awards. A farmer at Punthari on the Murray Plains, Sharon has also spent years contributing beyond the farmgate and encouraging more women into agricultural leadership. Sheโ€™ll represent SA at the national awards in Canberra on 19 November. ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/4hL4oBi #GRDC #InternationalDayOfRuralWomen #WomenInAgriculture #WomenInAg #AustralianAgriculture
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๐ŸŒพ ARE YOU LEAVING GRAIN BEHIND? One key takeaway from the recent @theGRDC Harvester Set-Up Workshops was the importance of measuring harvest losses & making the right adjustments to improve efficiency. Now itโ€™s time to put that knowledge into practice! @FaceyGroup has Harvest Loss Drop Trays available to hire โ€“ FREE for members! A simple, practical way to measure how much grain is being lost behind your harvester, fine-tune your machine settings & keep more grain in the bin. Don't guess your losses โ€“ measure them! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Find out more or enquire about hiring our drop trays: faceygroup.org.au/harvest-loโ€ฆ Measure it. Adjust it. Reduce it. #FaceyGroup #Harvest2026 #HarvestLosses #GRDC #WAAgriculture #growergroups #localagresearch #GetMoreGrainInTheBin
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Fumigation timing, ventilation, withholding periods and storage hygiene can all make a difference to how well grain performs in storage. In the latest GRDC podcast, Ben White and Chris Warrick from the GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team share practical advice on managing stored grain insects, reducing resistance risks and using diatomaceous earth effectively. ๐ŸŽง bit.ly/47acDkb #GRDCPodcast #GrainStorage #StoredGrain #GrainHygiene
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๐ŸŒ For WA grower Kieran Allison, post-harvest grain cleaning is another tool for managing snail contamination. Larger snails and other admixture are screened out, while grain passes through rollers set at about 1.2 mm to crush smaller snails similar in size to canola seed. The work forms part of a broader GRDC investment with Adelaide University to improve year-round snail management. ๐Ÿ“น bit.ly/4APPktE #GRDCVideo #SnailManagement #GrainQuality #CropProtection
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Before and after. Had a recent call about aeration trench hygiene. These photos from the grower who recently bought this farm. Turns out theyโ€™ve had just one clean-out in 30yrs! A DE structural treatment now and ready for harvest. Got a grain storage question? Call the @theGRDC Grain Storage Extension Team on 1800 WEEVIL (1800 933 845) for independent advice.
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๐Ÿšœ Harvest is the last chance to stop weed seed returning to the seedbank. Good harvest hygiene can also limit weed seed spread between paddocks: ๐Ÿ”น Use HWSC where it fits your system ๐Ÿ”น Plan harvest order ๐Ÿ”น Clean down between paddocks and farms ๐Ÿ”น Come clean, go clean ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3TM6CXP #GRDCPublication #WeedManagementInitiative #HarvestWeedSeedControl
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๐Ÿ”ฅ WA grower Tim Haslam spent a week in a coma after suffering burns to more than 30% of his body in a harvest fire. Heโ€™s now sharing the lessons he wants other growers to remember: ๐Ÿ”น Know the wind direction ๐Ÿ”น Wear long pants and long sleeves ๐Ÿ”น Donโ€™t panic โ€” assess your options ๐Ÿ”น Stay in your vehicle if fire is approaching The Farm Safety Series is led by @AgCommunicators with @FarmerHealth and @ifarmwell_, part of Adelaide University. ๐Ÿ“น Watch: bit.ly/4zizSEz #GRDCVideo #FarmSafety #HarvestSafety #FireSafety #AustralianGrains
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๐ŸŽง From growing up in Thailand, to becoming a @CSIRO Crop Systems Researcher and the 2026 GRDC Emerging Leader for the Southern Region, James Manson has taken an unconventional pathway into agriculture. In the latest GRDC In Conversation, hosted by @humans_of_ag, James reflects on the experiences that shaped his career, his work on faba bean yield formation and his current research into critical periods in wheat and barley. He also shares why working closely with growers and translating complex crop science into practical knowledge remain central to his work. ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3UgC0xI #GRDCInConversation #HumansofAgriculture #CropResearch #EmergingLeader
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โ€ผ๏ธThe September WeedSmart Whip Around ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ is jam-packed with fresh articles and podcasts โ€“ our focus is on getting ready for harvest weed seed control ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Check it out and subscribe! buff.ly/0sHbx4E
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ The next GRDC In Conversation podcast is out tomorrow! This week, @humans_of_ag chats with James Manson, Crop Systems Researcher with @CSIRO and the 2026 GRDC Emerging Leader for the Southern Region. On this episode, James reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey from Thailand to Australian agriculture, the lessons learned working alongside growers, and how curiosity continues to drive his research. #GRDCInConversation #GRDCPodcast #HumansofAg
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