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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Nail the Snails! More effective control of pest...
Dr Kym Perry discusses the new GRDC investment looking at monitoring and control techniques to dealing with the widespread problem affecting the grains industry.
18 min
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GRDC in conversation: Lawrence Richmond
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.
38 min
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Identifying and managing soilborne disease
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.
10 min
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GRDC in conversation: Tanja Morgan
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.
35 min
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Soil amelioration in Irrigated crops
GRDC, the Irrigated Cropping Council and the NSW DPI have teamed up to explore the influence of soil amelioration and soil amendments.
10 min
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GRDC in conversation: Andy Barr
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.
37 min
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2023 Southern region slug update
The southern region is experiencing its worst season of slug infestation. GRDC discusses with Tim Pohlner and Dr Michael Nash about trouble shooting the problem now and in future seasons.
14 min
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GRDC in conversation: Terry Enright
Terry shares his insights into WA’s Great Southern region, such as its Mediterranean climate and its reliance on winter rainfall for dryland agriculture, and his support for the West Coast Eagles football team.
29 min
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Sub-surface drainage ROI trial (The war on wate...
A discussion about all things sub-surface drainage, including a ‘how to’ for growers; and the challenges and rewards of this method.
9 min
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GRDC in conversation: Kevin Moore
Kevin was recognised in 2023 with GRDC's highest accolade - a Seed of Gold award - for his work in crop protection.
22 min
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New genetics for improved canola establishment
Dr Nelson gives an insight into the GRDC invested genetics project exploring the key genetic traits contributing to successful canola establishment.
10 min
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GRDC in conversation: Dan Bingham
Dan loves the balance of the contracting and farming, lights up when he talks about supporting young people enter the industry.
32 min
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South to West: key learnings for growers across...
Tom De Mattia, from Delta Ag and learns about the 3000km GRDC funded study tour which took a group of growers and advisors from Wagga Wagga NSW to Esperance WA.
12 min
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GRDC in conversation: Cassandra Schefe
Cassie and two big names in agricultural sustainability came up with the idea for the Cool Soil Initiative, which now supports farmers explore practices to improve soil health.
52 min
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Update on herbicide resistance in WA weed species
Mechelle Owen from AHRI, on herbicide resistance in weed species in Western Australia and the data collected from the GRDC funded survey.
7 min
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GRDC in conversation: David "DJ" Jochinke
DJ is the vice president of the National Farmers’ Federation, third generation grain and livestock farmer and an incredibly passionate advocate for the agriculture industry.
34 min
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Re-thinking management options for redlegged ea...
Dr Lizzy Lowe from Cesar Australia to discuss redlegged earth mite resistance and the surveillance measures being taken.
13 min
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GRDC in conversation: Ann McNeill
A semi-retired soil scientist Ann started life in the UK, spent time in Syria working in dryland agriculture, and landed in Australia where she’s done a lot of work and research with farmers to help improve their crops.
55 min
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GroundUp Agtech Accelerator
Darryl Anderson speaks with Agtech coordinator, Thomas Hall about the innovation behind some of the most current, up and coming products and services in agriculture.
15 min
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GRDC in Conversation: Lou Flohr
Lou is a mixed cropping and livestock farmer running her enterprise alongside her parents and partner in Lameroo in the Southern Mallee of South Australia. She is a member of the GRDC Southern Panel and deeply cares about agriculture and the people in it. She is truly inspiring.
48 min
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Predicting Nitrogen Loss – better data better d...
Darryl Anderson interviews Professor Mike Bell and Dr David Lester to find out about GRDC’s $11.9 million investment into predicting nitrogen cycles and losses in Australian cropping systems.
18 min
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GRDC in conversation: Harm van Rees
Harm’s story starts in the Netherlands where he was raised until he was 14. He studied science and biochemistry which took him all around the world, and when he got back to Australia, he headed to Victoria’s high country to study cattle grazing, but that’s only the beginning.
55 min
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Novel solutions for pest management
GRDC has invested in the Australian Grains Pest Innovation Program (AGPIP) a joint initiative with the University of Melbourne and Cesar Australia.
12 min
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Nutrition in the West – Gaseous nitrogen losses...
Sally Maguire looks at ammonia volatilisation in depth with Associate Professor Louise Barton from the University of WA.
12 min
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The most expensive herbicide is the one that do...
Deborah Bishop catches up with spray application specialist, Bill Campbell at the GRDC Western update, to discuss the awareness and understanding of making good weed spraying decisions.
11 min