The 10th and final book in the series, covering the topic of plant nutrition, was released in October 2023 and the entire series is available to download for free from Apple Books.

With GRDC investment, the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia has been hosting a series of face-to-face workshops around the country to try and help growers do just that.

AGPIP explores Australian grain crop insects for eco-friendly pest control using endosymbionts at Melbourne Uni's PEARG to boost beneficial insect numbers and curb plant virus spread.

Discover the evolution of Australia's lentil industry through the lens of GRDC's investments, featuring Dr. Arun S Shanmugam and Dr. Gary Rosewarne, as they discuss operational growth, infrastructure upgrades, and lentil production expansion into Western Australia and beyond.

Gerard joins us on this podcast to talk about changing MRLs, the chemical review being undertaken by the APVMA and why products such as carbendazim should never be used off label.

GRDC’s Data Partnerships Initiative is a $2.8 million investment over 18 months and it brings together 12 Australian research organisations that are currently working on projects in which GRDC has invested.

Spring is a critical time for disease detection in order to avoid or at least minimise yield losses; and already we are seeing higher infection levels than in previous years.

What signs should growers be looking for, how is and does weather affect decision making and what are the considerations for fungicide application?

Data recently collected as part of the GRDC investment "Measuring Harvest Losses in the western region," has helped to identify opportunities for growers to reclaim grain that is lost during harvest.

A number of factors have contributed to the supply chain issue, and we speak to Robert Dawes from Robert Dawes Consulting to find out what happened and how to plan for next season.

At GRDC Grower Network Forums in the Western region, the issue of poor canola establishment was raised by growers in the low rainfall zone who mainly flagged problems when the crop is dry sown.

Trials taking place in Western Australia aim to provide growers with information and resources to increase the effectiveness of claying on poor soil.

Terry Horan, in our last episode of Series 2 of the GRDC podcast In Conversation. For more than 40 years, Terry has been actively involved in agronomy in the low, medium and high rainfall cropping areas.

As part of the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program’s (AGPIP) blue sky approach to tackling insect pests in Australian grain crops, endosymbionts are being used to influence an insect’s ability to transmit crop viruses and resist pesticides.

Allan was granted the GRDC Recognising and Rewarding Excellence Award for the southern region for his long-standing input and commitment to the nation’s grains industry.

WeedSmart agronomists, Jana Dixon and Greg Condon discuss the benefits of the WeedSmart ‘Big 6’ as they prepare for WeedSmart Week on 1 August in Dubbo, New South Wales.

Dr Lynne MacDonald is a research scientist with CSIRO where she leads a portfolio of research on soil carbon and low emissions agriculture.

This podcast explores strategies for maintaining a healthy mindset while under pressure. We spoke to Kim Huckerby from ‘The Wellbeing Affect’ who shares practical advice and steps that everyone can take.

James Hunt is a Professor of agronomy at the University of Melbourne, but his journey there was interesting and included touring Europe as part of a heavy metal rock band. James talks about the challenge of going from a researcher to a lecturer.

Dr Kym Perry discusses the new GRDC investment looking at monitoring and control techniques to dealing with the widespread problem affecting the grains industry.

Lawrence Richmond had no idea that there were opportunities to be a farmer beyond his farm gate. But at 21, he picked up work in the world of corporate agriculture.

Blake Gontar and Dr Liz Farquharson of the SARDI, the research division of the DPIR in South Australia, share their insight on identifying and managing soilborne diseases in cereals and pulses.

Tanja took up a job in the Mallee for a better work opportunity but was ‘devastated’ to move to the area. However, the place grew on her and farming in the Mallee has since become a large part of her life.

GRDC, the Irrigated Cropping Council and the NSW DPI have teamed up to explore the influence of soil amelioration and soil amendments.

Andy Barr joins us to talk about his childhood memories on a mixed farm, where he developed a love for innovation, inspiring him to study agricultural science that led to a 30-year career in plant breeding.