GRDC Podcast

GRDC podcasts cover the latest grains research, development and extension knowledge and outcomes to help grain growers improve their profitability.

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Business
Education
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Long coleoptile – Going to great depths to avoi...
In this podcast we hear all about the rhizoctonia research from two project participants, Dr Jonathan Anderson and Michael Lamond.
10 min
102
Emerging leader – Jana Freebairn
At the Adelaide GRDC update event in February 2024, Jana Freebairn (nee Dixon) was presented with the Emerging Leader Award for her work as an agronomy consultant.
10 min
103
Sowing conventional wheat deep
In this podcast, we hear from Tammin-based grower, Simon York, and SLR agriculture CEO Michael Lamond, on the benefits LCW will have accessing deep moisture.
12 min
104
Legume Leaders – Ed Naisbitt: getting the most ...
In this episode, Ed tells us about why he has stuck with lupins for four decades and the many benefits they bring to his farming operation.
13 min
105
Why the long coleoptile?
In this podcast, we hear from Dr Stephen Davies from the DPIRD and the CSIRO’s Dr Greg Rebetzke on the trial results and insights on how long coleoptile wheat varieties can improve establishment in ameliorated soils.
15 min
106
Regenerative – it’s just a word
A national hunt is on for at least 60 growers who use a range of farming practices - to assist in exploring current cropping methods.
10 min
107
GRDC in Conversation: Steve Madden
n this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Steve Madden discusses his career progression, advancements in agricultural technology, using beneficial insects to manage pests in crops
40 min
108
Emerging leader – Robert Harrison
At the Perth GRDC update event in February 2024, Robert Harrison was presented with the Emerging Leader Award for his valuable work in legume and pasture agronomy.
6 min
109
GRDC in Conversation: Tony Lockrey
In this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Tony discusses farming practises and cropping rotations in the area, his career path in agronomy and farming, legacy and a near-death experience in a helicopter accident.
49 min
110
Improving input use – a case study with James V...
James Venning, near Bute, has continually experimented with everything from variable-rate seeders to protein monitors.
18 min
111
GRDC in Conversation: John Hamparsum
In this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, John discusses his family history, the challenging period and learnings following his fathers passing, sustainable farming practices, soil health, business and emotional implications.
39 min
112
Surveillance, flies and snails: new technologie...
New national GRDC investment is tackling the snail problem from multiple angles by combining technology and biological research to inform control management
11 min
113
GRDC In Conversation: Matthew Durack
GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Matthew discusses decision making and learnings throughout his career.
50 min
114
Maximising the profitability of fallow
What are the reasons to use fallow in rotations and just what is the economic value of this farming practice?
11 min
115
GRDC in Conversation: Ben Taylor
Ben Taylor returned to the family farm near Condamine in 2000. They operate a structured cropping program in their broadacre operation and have some irrigated country.
43 min
116
Risks of pre-emergent herbicide degradation whe...
In this podcast, we hear from consultant Blake O’Meagher and research agronomist Dr Mike Ashworth on their recommendations to growers and the latest pre-emergent herbicide degradation research.
9 min
117
GRDC in Conversation: Stuart and Lyndall Tighe
In this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Stuart and Lyndall Tighe discuss their backgrounds in supply chain optimisation and developing a product their customer cares about,
60 min
118
Legume Leaders – Introduction: benefits and con...
A cohort of Legume Leaders has been established by the Grower Group Alliance in Western Australia
16 min
119
GRDC in Conversation: Greg Rummery
In this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Greg discusses how the area manages their variable environment, the evolution in farming practises in the area, his role in transitioning the science to practical on-farm solutions, farming resilience, innovation and technology, his involvement in the community and where he sees opportunities in the future.
65 min
120
Late sowing of cereals due to waterlogging
Autumn and Winter waterlogging is relatively common in WA’s Albany and Esperance port zones, but it can severely impact grain production.
12 min
121
GRDC in Conversation: Tom Coggan
In this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Tom discusses the importance of communication, his approach to managing their biggest asset being people, his aspirations in the family business, succession and evolution of the farm.
43 min
122
Carbendazim use and its alternatives
In this podcast, GRDC ‘s Gordon Cumming and Agriculture Victoria’s Dr Joshua Fanning, discuss the current situation on Carbendazim use in Australia and alternative chemical options.
11 min
123
GRDC in Conversation: Anna Madden
In this GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Anna discusses her career progression, mentors, the balance between environment and production, their business in using biologicals to reduce the need for synthetics, learnings from overseas travel, the evolution of women’s influence in agronomy and inspiring the next generation.
51 min
124
Boosting soil productivity using the Australian...
The Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne is a super high-tech operation that produces powerful beams of light a million times brighter than the sun.
15 min
125
Adapting technology with bots – a case study wi...
GRDC’s GrainInnovate program has played a key role in supporting SwarmFarm’s progress and with Brad only the third person in WA to bring a bot on-farm.
9 min