Goomalling grower Rob Dempster is confident the production potential from yellow sandplain soils on his family’s property can be “unlocked” to become an asset – especially in dry seasons. Rob’s confidence stems from his involvement in a series of research trials on his property, investigating the impacts of a range of soil-inversion and deep-tillage tactics on crop performance.

In this podcast, Rob discusses the trial findings in more detail and the deep-tillage tactics that have boosted the productivity of his yellow sandplain soils. The research was conducted by consultancy group agVivo Pty Ltd, with GRDC investment and support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

More information:

Rob Dempster

[email protected]

Tim Boyes, agVivo Pty Ltd

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Additional resources: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/one-way-plough-shows-promise-with-deep-ripping https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/groundcover/groundcover-july-august-2018/spending-on-sandplain-soils-can-pay-off

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Farming is a risky business. Some risks are in the lap of the gods, but some risks are well within your control – or at least until they get out of control. On this podcast, Paul Umina from cesar has a very sober message for grain growers.

The risk is getting greater that farmers will lose control of their ability to control pests in their crops, unless resistance management strategies are more widely adopted. This is a very candid interview from one of Australia’s leading crop pest experts.

Contact:

Paul Umina

[email protected]

Useful resources:

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2018/resistance-management-strategy-for-helicoverpa-armigera-in-australian-grains

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/07/grdc-fs-greenpeachaphid

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2018/06/resistance-management-strategy-for-the-redlegged-earth-mite-in-australian-grains-and-pastures

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2017/06/resistance-management-strategy-for-diamondback-moth-in-australian-canola

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A new joint GRDC and Victorian Government investment is looking to identify step changes in the productivity of pulse crops in the southern region. Researchers believe productivity improvements of ten percent could be achieved over the life of the project.

On this podcast, Agriculture Victoria research scientist, Garry Rosewarne describes the type and scale of the research that is being undertaken.

Contact:

Garry Rosewarne

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Meet the man who is leading the way to reducing the impact of herbicide resistance in Australia. Canadian, Hugh Beckie has a long history with herbicide resistance both as a scientist and as a farmer.

Hugh has a keen interest in applied science. He wants to know that solutions to herbicide resistance will work on your farm.

Contact:

Hugh Beckie

[email protected]

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A two-year research trail is underway to assess several strategic/deep tillage options to help Address sandplain soil constraints such as subsoil compaction, water-repellence and acidity.

In this podcast we explore this topic in more detail and the what the research is saying so far. We are joined by agVivo agronomist consultant Tim Boyes who is running the research trials at Goomalling in WA.

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Given the changing nature of market regulations, all stakeholders along the supply chain need to be aware of market requirements in relation to MRLs.

Given the implications of incorrect chemical use, there is a need for greater transparency and understanding by growers and their advisors of the impact of chemical use on market access.

Contact:

Gerard McMullen, Chair, National Working Party on Grain Protection

0419 156 065

[email protected]

Gordon Cumming, GRDC Chemical Regulation Manager

0428 637 642

[email protected]

Resources:

Perth 2020 Update Paper: On-farm Stewardship Guide ‘Growing Australian Grain’ http://grainsguide.grainproducers.com.au

National Working Party on Grain Protection www.graintrade.org.au/nwpgp

National Residue Survey https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/food/nrs

APVMA https://apvma.gov.au

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For a long time the European Union has been known as the home of tough regulation of farm chemicals. Several chemicals in common use in Australia are now banned or soon will be in some jurisdictions – something that is likely to surprise many Australian growers.

So what has been the impact of regulation on the development of new chemistries? And will technology fill the void left by those pesticides now leaving the European marketplace? On this podcast we speak with British farm consultant, Keith Norman.

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New region specific fact sheets detailing the latest research into Crown Rot Fact Sheets are now available for farmers and their advisers.

The fact sheets are the result of more than six years of research and detail the very latest information on detecting the disease and limiting losses.

On this podcast Agriculture Victoria Senior Plant Pathologist, Grant Hollaway discusses the disease and some recent developments on controlling its impact.

Contact:

Grant Hollaway

[email protected]

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The role of an agronomist is unique. At one end of the scale is simply working to sell a product, while at the other end of a scale is being a trusted advisor to clients.

What does it take to become a trusted advisor, what skills are needed and what commitment required? And should you be a trusted advisor to every client?

Contact:

Dennis Hoiberg

[email protected]

More Information:

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/getting-to-the-trusted-advisor-grower-relationship

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Rhizobium is a tiny microbe with a big dollar impact. Ensuring this beneficial soil bacteria has an optimal effect requires a number of key conditions.

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