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

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Dropping tomorrow! . WA growers Andrew and Marie Fowler join @Olilelievre (@humans_of_ag) for this week's #GRDCinConversation. Listen in from 9am tomorrow.
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Every millimetre counts in the #Wimmera, says grower Mark Mortlock ๐ŸŒง๏ธ. Since the early 2000s, heโ€™s been fine-tuning his 3950-hectare cropping enterprise to improve water retention. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰
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How much do honey bees boost grain yield? ๐Ÿ . @unisqaus is leading a 3-year GRDC-backed study to find out, including the role of feral vs managed colonies and the impact of Varroa mite ๐Ÿงช๐ŸŒพ. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰
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๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพ GROWER STORY. #MoreePlains mixed farmer Broughton Boydell is using #PrecisionAg data to guide smarter crop decisions, from EM mapping to advanced weed control #agtech. Read more ๐Ÿ‘‰
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๐Ÿ“ฐ #GroundCoverOnline's 2025 #GrowerSeries: WA ๐Ÿ“. In the #Broomehill & #Nyabing shires of south-west WA, @michaelaltus92 reports on early sightings of #RLEM ๐Ÿœ. "They have hatched, but have not caused much damage yet. We have Svetlana Micic (@DPIRDbroadacre) come and talk
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For every $1 invested in Phase 4 of the Australian Cereal Rust Control Program (ACRCP), there's been a $6.01 return ๐Ÿ’ฐ . A 2024 @acil_allen analysis valued total benefits at $263.95M with $127.81M linked to @theGRDC ๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ“ˆ. Read more: @Sydney_Uni | @CSIRO |
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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ NEW #GRDCPodcast. Sit back and enjoy this chat with @Michael_Scobie + @JustineBaillie1 on the @AgAdoption program at @unisqaus. Theyโ€™re trialling #agtech to help growers boost crop quality and yield. ๐ŸŽง Listen now: @sqnnswhub
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Grower Ian Hastings from Victoriaโ€™s Mallee knows the havoc #mice can wreak, from destroying stored grain to worse ๐Ÿญ . Now chairing the National Mouse Group, Ian helps drive research, surveillance & extension that reflect real-world farming conditions. ๐Ÿ‘‰
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๐ŸŽฌ NEW #GRDCVideo. Meet Brolga & Kookaburra - great Aussie birds & new mungbean varieties!.They deliver:.1๏ธโƒฃ Higher yield.2๏ธโƒฃ Better disease resistance.3๏ธโƒฃ Superior grain quality. Watch now:
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๐Ÿ“ฐ #GroundCoverOnline's 2025 #GrowerSeries: WA ๐Ÿ“. Reporting from #Goodlands & #Kalannie, 300km north-east of Perth, is Jo Ashworth. "We finished sowing in late May. We applied 2 tonnes of gypsum & 2 tonnes of lime on a couple of paddocks this year as part of our ongoing
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New @CSIRO research shows smarter weed strategies are paying off, even as costs rise ๐ŸŒฟ . The updated 'Impact of Weeds on Australian Grain and Cotton Production' report is out now ๐Ÿ‘‰ ๐Ÿ“– Read more:
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20 tips for #DualPurposeCrops ๐Ÿ“—. This manual includes a calendar & practical advice to help growers decide if it's right for their enterprise. Download ๐Ÿ“ฅ
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Oat marketing at its best ๐Ÿค. WA farmer, food producer & agribusiness innovator Ash Wiese features in #GRDCinConversation with @Olilelievre (@humans_of_ag). Listen now โ–ถ๏ธ
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Stay on top of fungicide resistance with the 2025 regional seasonal insights and practical advice for disease management on your farm at our upcoming #AFREN webinars:. โœ”๏ธ Southern, 5 Aug, 12.30-1.30pm โœ”๏ธ Northern, 6 Aug, 1.00-2.00pm
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Can livestock manure replace MAP fertiliser?๐Ÿ”ฌ . Dr Tim McLaren (@UQ_News) analysed 24 samples across QLD & NSW to see what topped the list for #phosphorus. He's also teamed up with @GrainOrana to compare crop responses using different fertiliser types: chicken manure and MAP.
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๐Ÿ™Œ Itโ€™s back! The 2025 #GroundCoverOnline #GrowerSeries returns with Part 3. Growers are navigating late breaks, making stocking calls & tackling weeds after recent rain๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒง๏ธ. Their stories:
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๐Ÿญ Have you grabbed your copy of 'Mouse baiting for grain growers'?. It features case studies like #Warra (QLD) growers Brendan & Maree Taylor, who use a thermal scope + binoculars to spot mice in the field ๐Ÿ”ญ. Their story ๐Ÿ“– Publication ๐Ÿ“˜
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A button for frost protection? ๐ŸŒก๏ธ . @JustineBaillie1 (@AgAdoption + @unisqaus) is helping growers tap into #AgTech to monitor temps & tackle #frost during high-risk times. Full #GRDCVideo via
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๐ŸŒพ๐ŸŒพ GROWER STORY. Tackling #fleabane with tech! Victorian grower Mark Mortlock has robots on paddock patrol, using an autonomous #SwarmBot to zap summer weeds #GrainInnovate. Read his story ๐Ÿ‘‰
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