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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2023 Emerging Leader for the Northern Region: M...
In this episode, we chat with Mathew Dunn about his research, as well as GRDC Grower Relations Manager Graeme Sandral about why Mathew was such a worthy recipient.
7 min
152
National Grower Network Forums – have your say
In this episode, we catch up with Luke Dawson, GRDC's Grower Relations Manager, after a constructive and spirited NGN Forum at Nyabing in WA's south-eastern Wheatbelt.
11 min
153
Ameliorating sandy soils to increase production
In this episode, we speak with some of the experts involved in the project and hear about getting the most out of your sandy soils. 
20 min
154
Longevity benefits after soil amelioration
An estimated 250,000 hectares of those six million have been ameliorated, typically involving strategic one-off deep tillage.
18 min
155
Behavioural insights and motivations into spraying
A GRDC investment focused on grower decision making for summer spraying has revealed several insights into the behaviours that motivate different spray decisions.
15 min
156
Rutherglen bug: risk forecasting and management 
In this episode, we hear from Dr Hazel Parry, a research scientist with CSIRO and leader of this project, about this native bug that seems to have a taste for the exotic.
11 min
157
Measuring the impact of organic soil ameliorants
The experiments, using organic ameliorates such as hay, stubble straw, and manure, monitored effects of amelioration on crop growth and yield with results varying across trial sites.
12 min
158
Genetic gains in wheat
The trial site features 48 varieties starting from the late 60s, up to the most recent varieties of two to three years ago, including bread wheat, Clearfield-tolerant wheat, and udon wheat varieties.
8 min
159
GRDC in Conversation: David Robb
In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, David talks about life growing up on his family’s grain and cattle property west of Goondiwindi.
41 min
160
On-farm Grain Storage podcast series – Silo mai...
In this episode, we hear from GRDC's Grain Storage Extension team members, Ben White and Alex Conway on a detailed rundown and timing for that all-important annual silo maintenance checklist.
12 min
161
GRDC in conversation: Paul McIntosh
In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Paul discusses his work as an industry development agronomist and how the grains industry has changed over the years.
48 min
162
On-farm Grain Storage podcast series – Masks an...
In this episode, we chat with Grain Storage Extension Project lead Chris Warrick, along with Alex Conway about the significant safety around phosphine.
10 min
163
GRDC in conversation: Mark Swift
In this GRDC In Conversation episode with Oli Le Lievre, Mark discusses the family’s farming operation, the intellectual and physical challenges of farming, and the balance of technology, tradition, and innovation in agriculture.
60 min
164
National Variety Trials (NVT) New Variety Podca...
In this four-part series we will hear from a range of breeders – across seven crop types – and each one will provide information on newly commercialised cultivars in the NVT program that will be available to growers for the first time in the upcoming season.
14 min
165
On-farm Grain Storage podcast series – Storage ...
From cone and flat-bottomed silos, to sheds, bunkers, bags, and pits, grain storage options today are seemingly endless.
12 min
166
GRDC in conversation: Maree Crawford
Maree Crawford is a passionate contributor to the Australian agricultural industry with a focus on delivering solutions through research, technology and best practice.
37 min
167
National Variety Trials (NVT) New Variety podca...
This podcast is all about barley and oats – and we are hearing from three plant breeders from across the country.
5 min
168
Preventing harvester fires in lentils
With growers in the middle of harvest around the country, harvester fires are somewhat inevitable at this time of year. However, there are actions we can take to mitigate the risk.
15 min
169
GRDC in conversation: Tim Neale
Tim Neale has been running his own businesses and managing research, development and extension projects for broad spectrum of clients across a variety of agricultural sectors.
39 min
170
National Variety Trials (NVT) New Variety podca...
In this four-part series we will hear from a range of breeders – across seven crop types – and each one will provide information on newly commercialised cultivars in the NVT program that will be available to growers for the first time in the upcoming season.
16 min
171
The Australian Grains Genebank
The Australian Grains Genebank, a major global grain crop repository, enhances operations with a $30M boost.
17 min
172
GRDC in conversation: Roy Hamilton
Roy is a long-standing northern panel member who operates a 4400-ha mixed family farming enterprise near Rand in NSW’s Riverina.
46 min
173
National Variety Trials (NVT) New Variety podca...
The NVT program aims to assist Australian grain growers in varietal decision making by providing comparative information of commercially available grain varieties, including on yield performance, on disease resistance ratings and on grain quality.
19 min
174
Beneficials Chemical Toxicity table: Use it or ...
Until recently there was no scientifically proven guide to help growers monitor the impacts of commonly used insecticides on beneficial insects, Rosie Knapp explains the new resource for growers.
10 min
175
Implementing variable rate technology on-farm
The Longmire’s farm at Beaumont, near Esperance in Western Australia, have been experimenting with variable rate technology for more than 20 years.
12 min