Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Ciara Beard and Greg Shea

In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Research Scientists Ciara Beard and Greg Shea, exploring the Aussie Lupins website and DPIRD's work in the lupins space.

Episode Links:
Click here to read DPIRD's ways to understand and manage sclerotinia stem rot in lupins
Click here to visit the Aussie Lupins website 

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Crop Science and Grain Production Manager Bob French and DPIRD Research Scientist Stacey Power

In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Crop Science and Grain Production Manager Bob French and Research Scientist Stacey Power, as they discuss the 2024 Crop Variety Sowing Guide.

Bob delves into the ways growers can utilise the guide, especially during the dry season. 

While Stacey goes through new canola varieties should growers look forward to in 2024 and other factors which should be taken into account when choosing a canola variety.

Episode Links:
Click here to download the 2024 Crop Variety Sowing Guide
Click here to explore the NVT Trials

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Discipline Leader (Weed science) Dr Catherine Borger and Senior Research Scientist Dr Harmohinder Dhammu

In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Discipline Leader (Weed science) Dr. Catherine Borger and Senior Research Scientist Dr. Harmohinder Dhammu, as they discuss how weeds performed in the 2023 season, focusing on how the season has influenced weed seed set and weed seed dormancy. 

Catherine delves into whether there's value in harvest weed seed control in a dry year. 

While Harmohinder goes through ways a dry season may potentially impact herbicide residue.

Episode Links:
Click here to visit DPIRD's webpage on Residual herbicides - carryover and behaviour in dry conditions
Click here for the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) webpage on The value of pre-emergent herbicides
Click here to access the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) manual on Rotational crop constraints for herbicides used in Australian farming systems

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Robert Harrison

In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Robert Harrison, as they discuss his paper on increasing wheat proteins sustainably by rotation with forage legumes. 

Robert delves into what it means for a WA researcher to have their work published in a prestigious journal.

He also goes through the role of forage legumes in this sustainable protein enhancement approach and why were they chosen for this study.

Episode Links:
Click here to read the paper

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Sarah Collins and Georgie Troup

In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientists Sarah Collins and Georgie Troup, as they discuss annual ryegrass toxicity and its impact on the grains industry in Western Australia.

Sarah enlightens listeners on what nematodes are and goes over how they may impact cropping.

Georgie explains why the prevalence of ryegrass toxicity is increasing and some of the tips growers can keep in mind if they find it.

Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD's article on Controlling annual ryegrass toxicity through management of ryegrass pasture
Click here for DPIRD's article on Testing hay for annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) risk 

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Sue Broughton and Dr Scott Sydenham of LongReach Plant Breeding

In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Sue Broughton and Dr Scott Sydenham of LongReach Plant Breeding, as they discuss DPIRD’s Cereal Double Haploid program and some exciting new discoveries. 

Sue sheds light on what doubled haploids are and why they're useful.  While listeners discover what methods are used at DPIRD to generate doubled haploids in wheat and barley.

Scott emphasises how DPIRD and LongReach have worked together to generate a highly efficient pipeline for doubled haploid production and seed multiplication.

Episode Links:
Click here to read the Grains Convo Newsletter on the latest in DPIRD's Cereal Doubled Haploid program
Click here to discover the exciting new doubled haploid discoveries

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD  Senior Research Scientist Glen Riethmuller and Research Scientist Justin Laycock

In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Glen Riethmuller and Research Scientist Justin Laycock, as they highlight their work and insights into harvesting short, patchy crops and issues with erosion that often come with it.

Glen sheds light on the impact variable crops across the grainbelt have on harvesting and gives advice to growers in regards to harvester setup, in order to manage these variable crops. 

While Justin covers the issue of erosion over the summer period. Listeners will hear his advice for growers in regards to stubble heights when harvesting, including what sort of covers growers should be aiming to retain on their paddocks.

Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD's webpage on harvesting short, patchy crops
Click here for DPIRD's webpage on managing wind erosion 

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist Jeff Russell and GRDC Grain Storage specialist Ben White

In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Research Scientist Jeff Russell and GRDC Grain Storage specialist Ben White as they discuss the importance of growers maintaining good hygiene when it comes to cleaning their silos and storing grain.

Jeff and Ben go over practical steps growers can take, with the aim of preventing contamination on the farm. As well as some tips for handling phosphine in a safe manner. 

Click here for DPIRD's PestFacts issue clean augers, field bins and silos prevent insects contaminating grain.
Click here for GRDC's Grain Storage Fact Sheet 

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster  
Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Jeremy Curry and UWA Principal Research Fellow Dr Michael Considine. 

In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Jeremy Curry and UWA Principal Research Fellow Dr. Michael Considine.

This podcast revolves around the upcoming 7th International Plant Dormancy Symposium, which is taking place in Perth from September 12-15 2023.  

Jeremy and Michael talk about how the conference, sponsored by DPIRD, will bring together researchers working on various aspects including seeds and buds. 

Listeners will also get a sneak peek into their work in the field of plant dormancy. 

Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD’s webpage on pre-harvest sprouting
Click here for bud dormancy journal article. 

Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist Dr Gaus Azam and Director of Western Crop Genetics Alliance professor Chengdao Li 

In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientist Dr Gaus Azam and Chengdao Li, Director of Western Crop Genetics Alliance professor, as they delve into the latest research and findings in relation to acid tolerance in chickpeas, and the significant benefits for growers.  

Soil acidity limits the yields chickpea and the annual loss is estimated at $1.5 billion, a major constraint in WA.

Gaus and Chengdao explore the results of a recently completed project looking at acid tolerance in chickpeas, explaining how chickpea pre-breeders will soon have access to chickpea germplasm with confirmed acid soil tolerance and associated genomic data suitable for field evaluation, further genetic dissection and the development of breeding resources and tools.

Click here for DPIRD’s grains convo newsletter on accelerating the development of chickpea with enhanced acid soil tolerance