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Managing Director at Grains Research and Development Corporation aka GRDC
Sydney, New South Wales
Joined March 2025
Happy Australia Day! Biosecurity plays an important role in protecting our native plants and agriculture industry from harmful pests and diseases. If you see anything unusual, call the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881. #biosecurity #planthealth #sharedresponsibility
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Job Opportunity! Plant Breeder - Wheat Based in Narrabri, northern NSW We are now seeking a plant breeder to work in our genetic improvement programme for wheat in northern NSW. The successful candidate will; ▪️Design, develop and co-manage AGT's Narrabri wheat breeding
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Why does NVT data give growers confidence? Replicated trials + multi-environment trial (MET) analysis = more accuracy, less uncertainty. See how NVT analytics separates variety performance from paddock variability 👇 🎥 https://t.co/jxdydoH1RU
#NVT #GRDC #AgAnalytics #AAGI |
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LAST CHANCE: Grain Producers SA is urging growers and industry to get in quick, with tickets for the 2025 South Australian Grain Industry Awards close to selling out ahead of the event at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. Read our Media Release in full below and secure
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Dual-purpose crops are boosting mixed-farm resilience. A GRDC case study from Greenethorpe (NSW) shows how grazing wheat and canola has lifted stocking rates, eased winter feed pressure and improved system flexibility. Includes access to the ‘20 tips for dual-purpose crops’
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Gross income (grain value + residual N value) of pulses in @theGRDC NSW Pulse Agronomy project 2021-23. Faba beans the highest average, but the lowest median income. Field peas had the lowest average, but the least variability and the highest income at the lower quartile.
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Using un adapted germplasm is one of the challenges of introducing new traits into elite breeding material
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Have a project that could make a difference to South Australian grain growers? SAGIT’s 2026 funding round is now open. Submit your application before 30 January 2026. More info: https://t.co/lwWz0IBB6E
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🌾Your year in grains: prime picks from the paddock – top 5 grower stories. On SA’s Eyre Peninsula, Craig and Amanda Kelsh reflect on a challenging 2024 season, succession planning, and the value of on-farm trials to inform future decisions. Hear from our other growers ▶️
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Wishing you and yours all the very best this Christmas Day. Check out these hay bale teddies located at Mannanarie in the mid north of South Australia - aren't they fantastic!!? Whether you’re spending it with family, friends, pets, neighbours, or having a quieter one on your
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Apply now for OnBoard 2026 – a unique leadership opportunity for growers 🌾 OnBoard equips growers with the skills, confidence, and networks needed to step into corporate, not-for-profit, community and government leadership roles. The program is fully funded by GrainGrowers.
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We’ve been busy out on farms across SA capturing footage of the finalists for the SA Grain Industry Awards night on February 3 at Adelaide Oval. Have you got your tickets? https://t.co/mbjxiOFPcK
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We are pleased to congratulate The Hon. Mick Veitch on his appointment as the new AgriFutures Australia Chairperson. We also want to thank Cathy McGowan AO for her outstanding contribution in the role. Unlocking emerging industries, new technologies and embracing research and
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LOOKING FOR A HOLIDAY BOOK TO READ? Check out "War and Wheat: navigating markets during global conflict". An enormous thank you to everyone who's written a review since I released the book one year ago - how time has flown! You can grab a copy on Amazon or ask your local book
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End of year pressures can add up in the paddock and at home. GRDC’s new fact sheet offers practical ways to build emotional resilience and stay in control as we head into 2026. Download: https://t.co/LbbPEdcqUA
#GRDC #GrowerWellbeing #FarmBusinessManagement #MentalHealthInAg
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SAGIT is supporting the @AgInstituteAus Student Compendium project for the next three years - a resource designed to connect the next gen of ag students with career opportunities. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/adFgHeo4YN
#SAGIT #AgInstituteAus #Studentcompendium #SAag #agstudents
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Will AI replace the plant breeder? If you missed my seminar last week, the recording is now available on the @nextgenbreeders YouTube channel: https://t.co/39nGCDwYoI
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📢 Grains Australia’s quarterly newsletter is out now. Read about our latest activities 👉 https://t.co/dcsu0hfTha 🗞️ And join our subscriber list 👉 https://t.co/lT4NrEsn1R
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Proactive soil protection pays off for Mallee growers. GRDC’s $300k investment in ground cover strategies has delivered $3.8m in benefits: a return of $13.80 per $1. Read the impact case study: https://t.co/Ub0o5Xps3l
#GRDC #SoilHealth #Mallee #GroundCoverOnline |
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We were delighted to meet recently with Australian Ambassador to Colombia, Anna Chrisp, to discuss trade ties. 🍺Engagement in Colombia & other Central and South American countries is building relationships with brewers and maltsters. Learn more: https://t.co/3rGow7jdC5
@theGRDC
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