GRDC Podcast

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

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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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An important role of pulse crops is nitrogen fixation, and key to that process are nodules – what are they and why do growers need to know more about them?

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Rhizobia are microbes that play an important role in nitrogen fixation in pasture and pulse legumes, but acid soils can have a big impact on the success of rhizobia.

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Dry sowing pulse crops is the norm rather than the exception today, however, maximising nitrogen fixation is dependent on a number of factors.

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The speed at which fungicide resistance can develop leaves no room for complacency. For example there are examples where spot form of net blotch has developed resistance in just one or two seasons.

On this podcast Fran Lopez Ruiz from the Centre for Crop and Disease Management gives details of research which proves that some fungal diseases can start independently of the normal disease spread mechanisms, and also describes a recent discovery of a double mutant population which is resistant to two modes of action.

Contact:

Fran Lopez Ruiz

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Like any other industry, agriculture needs to know where it’s going so it can create a pathway to the future. That’s where deep thinkers like Professor Tim Reeves comes into play.

On this podcast Tim addresses the big issue facing agriculture right now – a doubling of production with the same amount of water and land and doing it sustainably.

Contact:

Professor Tim Reeves

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Link: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/is-sustainable-intensification-of-cropping-systems-achievable

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Grazing dual purpose crops can be very profitable with high livestock prices. So doing it well quickly translates into extra dollars on the bottom line.

Farm advisor, David Harbison says getting the fundamentals right takes planning and active management, with the result being significant shifts in profitability.

Contact:

David Harbison

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Useful information:

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/wire,-water-and-grazing-management-in-dual-purpose-crops

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Growers and advisers are urged to go beyond a visual inspection of crops to determine the exact cause of ill-thrift in a crop.

Research that followed the devastating impact of beet western yellows virus in 2014 canola crops in South Australia has thrown up some anomalies causing scientists to urge more precision when it comes to diagnosing potential crop disease.

Contact:

Piotr Trebicki

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Snails are one of those pests that can’t be controlled by any one tool – but a significant amount of research is happening across the country to give growers effective control options.

In this podcast, South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) entomologist Helen Brodie shares the latest research findings and insight on controlling snail populations.

More Information:

Helen Brodie

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Resources:

Update paper – Snail Management – Learnings from recent studies: https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2020/02/snail-management-learnings-from-recent-studies

Autumn is the best time to bait snails https://grdc.com.au/news-and-media/news-and-media-releases/south/2020/april/autumn-is-the-time-to-bait-snails

GRDC Snail bait application factsheet https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/factsheets/2015/01/snail-bait-application

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