Research

Twin role speeds path of research into improving varieties

Dr Hannah Robinson’s UQ Industry Fellowship combined with her role at InterGrain have helped accelerate the translation of research into commercial cereal breeding…Read More

Grain Central, April 10, 2024

‘Beneficials’ scoped for ability to control pests in canola

Two new GRDC-funded research projects focusing on the use of beneficial insects to control invertebrate pests in canola are under way…Read More

Grain Central, April 8, 2024

Green bridge creates pathway for canola pest

Canola crops close to a “green bridge” of brassica weeds and self-sown canola summer have an increased risk of being impacted by the crop pest diamondback moth, according to recent research…Read More

Grain Central, March 28, 2024

Protective solutions show promise against frost

The possibility of reducing frost damage to grain crops by treating plants with protective applications has moved a step closer thanks to research led by WA’s DPIRD…Read More

Grain Central, March 25, 2024

Team of UWA ag economists joins RiskWi$e initiative

UWA researchers have joined RiskWi$e and will interview more than 100 growers to gain insights into their decision making processes, and develop tools to assist. ..Read More

Grain Central, March 13, 2024

CSD, CRDC initiative seeks insights on cotton profitability

CSD and CRDC have partnered with Ag Econ through CSD’s Richard Williams Initiative to better understand the key drivers of cotton-crop profitability…Read More

Grain Central, February 23, 2024

GRDC invests $1.9M to develop climate-resilient wheat

GRDC has partnered with ANU and industry partners to invest in research to accelerate the development of climate-resilient wheat varieties…Read More

Grain Central, February 18, 2024

Is biological control of flaxleaf fleabane practical?

CSIRO researchers Dr Ben Gooden says a rust fungus native to Colombia is showing promise as a means of helping to control flaxleaf fleabane, ..Read More

Grain Central, February 5, 2024

GRDC investments to combat Septoria in wheat

GRDC has announced a series of investments to reduce the impact of the wheat disease Septoria tritici blotch…Read More

Grain Central, January 22, 2024

Insights into most profitable southern NSW systems revealed

Results from trials since 2017 across southern NSW which shed light on the most profitable cropping and mixed-farming systems are out…Read More

Grain Central, January 18, 2024

GRDC infrastructure spend to enhance WA research

GRDC has announced the WA recipients of infrastructure grants delivered in 2023 to boost capacity in grains research, development and extension…Read More

Grain Central, December 15, 2023

Riverine Plains launches soil-management project

Ahead of World Soil Day, Riverine Plains has announced it is trialling research on 12 farms across southern NSW to help boost farm resilience during drought…Read More

Grain Central, December 4, 2023

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