Making the most out of expensive harvest machinery while reducing costs and delays

The conversation explores farming systems research, the role of pulses in crop rotations, emerging technologies such as optical spot spraying, and the power of strong communication across the grains industry

After suffering severe burns in a harvest fire, this Western Australian grower wants others to learn from his mistakes

How a life-changing motorbike accident became a mission to raise farm safety standards

In this conversation, Angus reflects on his journey into agriculture, the opportunities that come from working in a farming systems group, and the value of being closely connected to growers and the challenges they face

Canola-on-canola plantings have hit a record high in 2026 and it’s set-off alarm bells across the industry

GRDC's Grain Storage Extension Project provides growers with information and resources on best practice for all aspects of grain storage

In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, 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

Breeding companies share their latest wheat releases for the 2027 growing season

Breeding companies share their latest barley, canola, chickpea, faba bean, field pea and lentil releases for the 2027 growing season

In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, Alex reflects on the experiences that shaped his pathway into agriculture - from harvesting across Australia and Canada to discovering a fascination with grain storage systems, monitoring technology and the evolving challenges facing growers

Anne Millar and Lachie Biglin share how the TRAIL Emerging Leaders program transformed their confidence, leadership skills and approach to relationships, mentoring and professional growth in the Australian grains industry

In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Queensland Department of Primary Industries extension officer Henry Baskerville in Toowoomba to unpack the role of extension, soil health and decision making in modern grain farming

Could pigeon pea be an alternative summer crop for southern Queensland and northern New South Wales?

Could locally sourced gravel and sand provide a practical solution to problematic soils in Western Australia?

Machinery dealers play a critical role in bridging the gap between farm automation technology and real-world adoption, focusing on how trust, training, and local support help growers move from trialling to confident, integrated use

Agronomists Luke Wilkins and Candice Robinson share their insights about proactive weed management strategies for tough seasons in High Rainfall Zones

Exploring the benefits and challenges of landforming – a practice that reduces the impact of waterlogging

Esteemed plant pathologist Dr Lisle Snyman has been awarded a Seed of Light award for the northern region

William Kramer is a fourth-generation Canadian farmer and weed scientist working to address herbicide resistance using cutting-edge genomic research

20 tips to increase profitability by both grazing and harvesting dual-purpose crops

Maurie Street, from Grain Orana Alliance and Rohan Brill from Brill Ag discuss field trials on the yield response to different spraying scenarios when dealing with Sclerotinia

Robin Schaefer is no stranger to adapting to market, environmental and technical challenges and has relished the opportunity to transition his farming business to an automative approach

Dr Rick Llewellyn speaks candidly about his passion for research and how he strives to communicate his findings right across the grains industry and beyond

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