Who is on the move in the Australian grains and cropping industry? New NSW ag minister; Cotton stalwart retires; CBH new deputy; Key role at Incitec Pivot Fertilisers; Cargill appointments; Lachstock appoints central adviser; GPA appointment + more…Read More
Grain Central, April 12, 2019
Nuffield Australia’s agricultural research scholarships are once again open to the next generation of farmers looking to unearth innovative practices and cultivate the global networks they need to drive change in their businesses…Read More
Grain Central, April 1, 2019
Former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and fervent farming industry advocate, Tim Fischer, is to step down as chair of the international crop conservation organisation, the Crop Trust…Read More
Grain Central, March 20, 2019
Who is on the move in the Australian grains and cropping industry? Victorian grain chief; New vision for WAFarmers; Callachor steps down from Namoi; New Incitec head; New Heritage Seeds manager; FastStart cotton winners; New northern crop research leader; Jan Cathcart rice scholarship + more…Read More
Neil Lyon, March 15, 2019
Summer grains specialist, Loretta Serafin, has become this year’s northern GRDC Seed of Light winner, receiving the award in front of her peers at the GRDC Update in Goondiwindi…Read More
More than 170 agronomists, growers and industry stakeholders from across Central Western New South Wales turned up to hear the research data and expert advice at the annual Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Update in Dubbo…Read More
Grain Central, March 4, 2019
Agriculture Victoria senior researcher, Jason Brand, and Riverine Plains research co-ordinator and independent soil science consultant, Cassandra Schefe, were award winners at the Bendigo GRDC Update where delegates caught up with the latest agronomic news…Read More
Grain Central, March 1, 2019
A record crowd of 650 people has signed up for the GRDC Grains Research Update which is underway in Perth, WA, today and tomorrow with presentations highlighting the latest agronomic news…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 25, 2019
More than 270 people attended the GRDC Grains Research Update in Wagga Wagga, NSW, this week to catch up on the latest agronomic news and acknowledge the achievements of their industry peers…Read More
Grain Central, February 20, 2019
South Australian scientist Kenton Porker has been recognised as one of the grains industry’s most influential young leaders, receiving the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Southern Region 2019 Emerging Leader Award at this week’s Adelaide GRDC Update…Read More
Grain Central, February 15, 2019
Newly-elected chair of the Birchip Cropping Group, John Ferrier, has no plans to change the formula which has made the group such a standout success as a leader in farmer-driven research in Australia…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 13, 2019
Goondiwindi cropping farmer and agricultural consultant, Damien Scanlan, has stepped down as chair of the Grains Research Foundation Limited (GRFL), handing over to next-generation grower, Luke Skerman…Read More
Neil Lyon, February 12, 2019