grains Archives : Research for Agriculture

Webinars target fungicide resistance in crops

Grain growers will have the opportunity to improve their knowledge of fungicide resistance issues over coming weeks, thanks to a series of webinars being delivered by the Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN).

Jun 23, 2020

grains

Wheat harvest at Jeff Naumann's farm. Close-up of ripe wheat.

Simple way to have your say on grains research

Western Australian grain growers and industry representatives are invited to have direct input into the direction of grains research, development and extension (RD&E) by providing online feedback in June 2020.

Jun 17, 2020

grains, news, research

Growers urged to stop biosecurity threats at the gate

Grain growers are being urged to protect themselves and their operations by ensuring visitors reduce the risk of introducing new pests and diseases onto their properties.

Jun 17, 2020

biosecurity, grains, news

New AEGIC test to examine the truth of whole grains

A new test for checking whole grain flour meets the official definition is now available to the Australian flour milling industry.

Jun 12, 2020

grains, news

Scott Smith talking to Esperance and Albany RCSN members in February 2020. Photo by Julianne Hill

After the wind, what next? A grower’s experience

Erosion and crop damage caused by severe wind can be stressful and overwhelming, and the associated decision-making is difficult, but with the passage of time and the enactment of plans to remedy losses, you get through it.

Jun 9, 2020

crops, grains, news

North Coast growers adopt quick wheat specialist Mustang

North Coast NSW growers Mark and Karen Carter are always on the lookout for quick wheat varieties to fit their cropping program, so when Pacific Seeds Mustang hit the market, they were keen to try it out.

Jun 1, 2020

grains

Winter Cropping Outlook Positive - Pacific Seeds_Andrew Short

Best winter cropping outlook in four years is welcome news for Aussie farmers

Projected rainfall combined with earlier rainfall has many Australian farmers positively positioned ahead of the winter season, with the current winter cropping outlook looking to be the best since 2016.

May 21, 2020

crops, grains, news

Good news for growers: no evidence of resistance in Lucerne flea

Against the backdrop of increasing resistance to pesticides, research has produced some positive news for Australian grain growers.

May 20, 2020

crops, grains

Australian whole grain wheat has the advantage in Asia

Bright, white Australian wheat has a clear advantage over major competitors in the burgeoning Asian whole grain market, according to research from the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC).

May 12, 2020

agribusiness, grains

Graze and grain canola: the crop that keeps on giving

In 2019, Natimuk farmer Brian Klowss planted canola in April like he normally would, but instead of being finished with it at year’s end, he continued to get reap gains from it until April 2020.

May 5, 2020

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CSIRO Agriculture and Food principal research scientist Dr John Kirkegaard.

Early sown canola an option where there is stored soil moisture

NSW growers with good soil moisture levels after recent rains should consider early sowing of longer-season canola varieties, advises the GRDC. Recent new research has demonstrated the plants’ capacity to utilise deep water to yield well in a tough finish.

Apr 8, 2020

crops, grains, research

Michael (left) and Josh Hunt in the new Hyola 580CT canola.

Bordertown grower’s Hyola 580CT canola saving money on weed control

Bordertown grower Michael Hunt’s first season growing a dual tolerant canola hybrid has been a positive one, setting him up for cost savings due to increased weed control.

Mar 11, 2020

crops, grains