Legume Leaders – Neil Smith: Lessons learned ab...
In this episode, Neil shares the challenges and benefits of growing chickpeas, as well as his key tips for growers wanting to incorporate them into their farming system.
8 min
102
GRDC In Conversation: Ben Single
This GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre explores the importance of controlling chemical-resistant weeds in agriculture and the challenges of implementing new technology on the farm.
24 min
103
Precision Ag in Practice: Boardman Agriculture ...
This podcast explores the Boardman’s trials, and the benefits of using precision ag technology including how it's transformed yield on their broadacre cropping enterprise.
11 min
104
GRDC In Conversation: Loretta Serafin
In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Loretta discusses her work in the summer grains industry and her passion for providing quality research results to growers.
36 min
105
Making decisions about spot form net blotch in ...
In this episode, we sat down with DPIRD's Geoff Thomas to discuss what they're looking into in terms of stubble and disease carry over, economic analysis, and the impact of variety resistance.
11 min
106
GRDC In Conversation: Jan Edwards
In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Jan talks about her varied upbringing in different areas of regional Australia and her following career journey.
32 min
107
Precision Ag in Practice: Mike Smith – Letting ...
New South Wales grower, Mike Smith has been using variable rate technologies for more than 20 years and has some valuable insights.
11 min
108
GRDC In Conversation: Tom and Melissa Andrews
In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, The Andrews highlight the role of connectivity in enabling the adoption of AgTech and data-driven decision-making on farms.
39 min
109
Legume Leaders – Mark Preston: Using faba beans...
West Cranbrook grower Mark Preston has found faba beans were suited to more soil types on his farm than what lupins has been.
9 min
110
GRDC in Conversation: Maurice Hayes
Maurice Hayes pioneered a lot of spray machinery and was involved in the evolution of farming towards zero-till practices.
45 min
111
Finding the future in the present
In this podcast Futurist at Work Futures, Reanna Browne, offers up new perspective and practical advice for the grains industry.
11 min
112
GRDC in Conversation: Georgie Pengilley
In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Georgie talks about how her career progressed into agronomic research with the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries, a PhD and to now as the CEO of the Rice Breeding Australia.
30 min
113
Soybean success
The Australian soybean industry has received a boost with a new online soybean manual and a series of workshops. The initiatives are part of GRDC’s investment which aims to reinvigorate the soybean industry, particularly in the northern region.
15 min
114
GRDC in Conversation: John Woods
John is a business owner and farmer at his home property ‘Booroola’ in Northern New South Wales.
36 min
115
Everything you want to know about crop protecti...
In this episode, Bencubbin grower and GRDC Western Panel Member Nick Gillett interviews GRDC Manager Chemical Regulation Gordon Cumming about GRDC’s role in chemical regulation.
11 min
116
Legume Leaders – Peter Daw: growing field peas ...
In this episode, Peter tells us about the pros and cons of growing field peas and shares some tips for those thinking about whether the crop is the right fit for their operation.
9 min
117
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
118
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
119
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
120
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
121
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
122
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
123
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
124
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
125
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.