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Record year for Australian winter crop production

Nov. 30, 2021 | 2 min read
Australian winter crop production is forecast to reach a new national record.
Winter cropping

AI helps design the perfect chickpeas

Nov. 11, 2021 | 3 min read
A massive international research effort has led to development of a genetic model for the ‘ultimate’ chickpea, with the potential to lift crop yields by up to 12 per cent. The research consortium genetically mapped thousands of chickpea varieties, and the UQ team then used this information to identify the most valuable gene combinations using artificial intelligence (AI).
Winter cropping

Increasing virus epidemics threaten Australia's cereal and oilseed crops

Oct. 24, 2021 | 2 min read
A researcher from The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture has led a comprehensive review of virus disease research in Australia's cereal and oilseed crops since the 1950s. The review, recently published in the journal Viruses, warned that the Australian agriculture industry must prepare for “potentially devastating” future virus disease epidemics.
Winter cropping

Record canola spurs another wonder winter crop

Sept. 7, 2021 | 2 min read
Australian winter crops are set for another bumper year with favourable conditions and a record amount of land sown to winter crops.
Winter cropping - Winter pastures & forage

Redlegged earthmite management

Sept. 1, 2021 | 1 min read
Survey participants receive early access to a new RLEM online training module.
Winter cropping

Cold, wet winter causes rise in canola disease

Aug. 20, 2021 | 5 min read
A cold, wet winter has proved conducive to high levels of canola disease across southern Australia.
Winter cropping

Redlegged earth mite webinar

Aug. 13, 2021 | 1 min read
Redlegged earth mite webinar - from Cesar Australia & the GRDC Tuesday 7th September Register to join to hear the latest redlegged earth mite research from Cesar Australia
Winter cropping

Check cereal crops for Russian wheat aphid

June 23, 2021 | 3 min read
New South Wales grain growers are advised to monitor developing winter cereal crops for Russian wheat aphid (RWA) this season, and to consider treatment only if infestations are approaching potentially damaging levels.
Agribusiness - Winter cropping

Future fields of gold’ – Australia’s winter crop planting rises again

June 2, 2021 | 2 min read
Australia is looking at a second consecutive near-record winter crop planting, as excellent prices and good seasonal conditions see planted hectares rise. In its just-released 2021/22 Winter Crop Outlook, global agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank says the national winter crop planting – currently underway across the country – is forecast at 22.93 million hectares.
Adjuvants & spray oils - Fencing, livestock handling & ID - Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Mix up your approach to fenceline weeds

March 9, 2021 | 2 min read
The recent discovery of multi-resistant capeweed along fencelines in Western Australia has put a fine point on the need for integrated weed management tactics to be applied to non-production areas on farms.
Seeds - Technology in agriculture - Winter cropping

NSW to ensure access to future GM Crop innovations

March 2, 2021 | 2 min read
Decision will encourage stronger research and innovation.
Winter cropping

Record-breaking canola crop credited to science from CSIRO

Feb. 24, 2021 | 3 min read
Dual purpose crops reduce the need for additional off-farm feed to be purchased.
Herbicide & fungicide resistance - Post-emergent herbicides - Winter cropping

Research highlights summer adaptation of annual ryegrass

Jan. 18, 2021 | 3 min read
Research is investigating whether ryegrass is adapting to Australia’s climatic conditions and becoming more productive in the warmer months.
Knockdown & pre-emergent herbicides

Strategies to manage feathertop Rhodes grass

Jan. 6, 2021 | 4 min read
When it comes to managing feathertop Rhodes grass (FTR), the successful strategies being used by Queensland and northern New South Wales grain growers and farm advisers focus on stopping weed seed set.
Winter cropping

CSIRO DEVELOPS ‘GENE SANDWICH’ TO ENHANCE WHEAT RUST RESISTANCE

Jan. 5, 2021 | 3 min read
Australia is expecting a strong wheat crop this year, but that would be threatened if a large outbreak of wheat rust occurred. However, researchers at CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, led an international effort to develop wheats with a stronger and potentially more durable level of resistance against rust diseases by “stacking” five resistance genes together.

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Trials fundamental for mungbean production
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Why communication is key to mitigating conflict
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