Research

Canola in acid soils stands to benefit from gene discovery

Research led by NSW DPIRD has identified a key gene that counters manganese toxicity in acidic soils and has the potential to boost canola area and production…Read More

Grain Central, March 19, 2025

Chickpeas, lentils ahead of wheat, oats for human nutrition

Chickpeas and lentils offer more nutritional value to the human diet than products made from oats and wheat, research from the University of Adelaide has found…Read More

Grain Central, March 12, 2025

Update to include insights from three-season N study

Preliminary findings from a GRDC-funded project which seeks to discover the fate of applied N over up to three growing seasons will be presented at the 2025 Goondiwindi Update…Read More

Liz Wells, February 3, 2025

Goondiwindi Update to include serve of chickpea protein

The GRDC Goondiwindi Update will include insights into the levels and types of proteins in chickpeas as a potential source of plant-based protein…Read More

Liz Wells, January 24, 2025

SA launches climate-smart farming trials

Through long-term trials, the SA Discovery Farms project is looking to improve the ability of livestock producers, croppers, and mixed farmers to weather future climate challenges. ..Read More

Grain Central, January 23, 2025

Nuffied Scholar looks at benefits from astute use of AI

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dominating conversations around the globe, and the agriculture sector is no different, with the main questions around what it means for the industry..Read More

Grain Central, January 20, 2025

Results point to time in storage lifting wheat falling numbers

Preliminary findings suggest wheat that initially fails the 300-second falling numbers test could pass it if stored in favourable conditions for 4-6 months…Read More

Grain Central, December 11, 2024

Nuffield scholar finds merit in strip-and-disc harvest system

Nuffield Scholar and Trangie farmer Richard Quigley has found the strip-and-disc system can increase ground cover and crop residue while reducing evaporation. ..Read More

Grain Central, November 28, 2024

Nufarm buys project to boost plants’ oil-producing ability

Australia’s Nufarm has bought the Biomass Oil Project, which features technology developed by CSIRO-led research aimed at producing more biofuel feedstock from plants…Read More

Grain Central, November 11, 2024

GRDC, Vic Govt announce pulses for protein project

GRDC and the Victorian Government have announced a $13.6M project to develop pulse varieties with traits required by the plant-protein market…Read More

Grain Central, October 23, 2024

Rotations throw up different benefits in Vic Mallee

The Victorian Government’s trial of different rotations at the MC14 site is unearthing results which could impact agricultural land management in the Mallee…Read More

Grain Central, October 9, 2024

Path to higher yields in drier areas eyed by CSIRO-led project

The Profitable Yield Frontiers in the Southern LRZ and MRZ research project is under way to provide similar insights to growers as were gained in the preceding HRZ project…Read More

Grain Central, October 9, 2024

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