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
127
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
128
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
129
GRDC In Conversation: Matthew Durack
GRDC in Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Matthew discusses decision making and learnings throughout his career.
50 min
130
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
131
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
132
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
133
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
134
Legume Leaders – Introduction: benefits and con...
A cohort of Legume Leaders has been established by the Grower Group Alliance in Western Australia
16 min
135
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
136
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
137
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
138
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
139
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
140
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
141
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
142
Fall armyworm insights for when the season feel...
This summer has seen high numbers of fall armyworm (FAW) across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
9 min
143
Integrated management strategies for net form o...
In this episode, Nick Poole from FAR Australia gives an insight into the disease and the new research development and extension surrounding it.
17 min
144
Raising the bar on crop nutrition
In this episode, we speak with three of the lead consultants from Outlook Ag – Mitch Cuell in Narrabri, Greg Giblett on the Liverpool Plains, and Greg Rummery in the Northwest.
13 min
145
Managing green peach aphids and the emerging tu...
Ten years ago, a green bridge became infested with Green Peach Aphids and then transmitted Turnip Yellows Virus, causing infection in germinating canola seedlings which led to significant damage.
20 min
146
AFREN podcast series – The why and how of rotat...
In this episode, Associate Professor Fran Lopez talks about the importance of rotating fungicides to minimise the risk of fungicide resistance developing in your paddocks.
18 min
147
Acid soil management – 5cm rule for soil pH tes...
In this episode, we talk to Mark Richards from NSW DPI, and grower Andrew Lord about the new 5cm rule for testing soil pH.
10 min
148
AFREN podcast series – Mung bean powdery mildew...
University of Southern Queensland’s Centre for Crop Health Director Professor Levente Kiss talks about the challenges of managing powdery mildew in mung bean crops.
14 min
149
Getting the most out of deep ripping
In this episode, Debra Bishop catches up with engineer Peter Nunn from Nufab to discuss all things ripping.
14 min
150
AFREN podcast series – Rusts and managing rusts...
Until now, there have been very few cases of resistance to fungicide in rusts. However, recent research has shown insensitivity in the barley and wheat leaf rust pathogens to Group 3 DMI fungicides.