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Aussie farm research is showing a significant return on investment, according to a new ABARES report.

World-leading farming R&D returns billions to Aussie agriculture

New report shows rural research is returning almost $8 for every $1 invested.

28 July 2025

Greenhouse gas emissions are the focus of a national $39 million project for grain growers.

Multi-million dollar initiative launched to help grain growers manage emissions

National $39 million program announced to monitor and manage greenhouse gas emissions.

22 July 2025

GRDC said uncontrolled infections of net form net blotch can dramatically reduce barley yields and grain quality.

Highly fungicide-resistant net form net blotch detected in WA

WA barley growers advised to prioritise agronomic disease management.

16 July 2025

New GRDC National Grower Network (NGN) projects are underway in WA this season - looking at time of sowing options to respond to seasonal variability.

Time of sowing trials kick off in WA

Targeted projects focused on time of sowing aim to help WA growers adapt to variable seasons.

18 June 2025

The GRDC has announced a major project looking at soil health including standards of measurement.

Major investment aims to boost soil health across Australia

GRDC multi-million dollar project to benefit Australian agriculture's soil health.

16 June 2025

Queensland and northern New South Wales grain growers are facing a surge in mouse numbers.

Mouse alert for Queensland and northern New South Wales

Rising mouse numbers in Queensland and northern New South Wales a ‘potential disaster’.

02 May 2025

Associate Professor Kirsty Bayliss, Murdoch University, Dr Uys Lourens, GRDC, and Professor Daniel Murphy, Murdoch University who are working on projects including the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment.

Smart sprays and cold plasma could help optimise crop productivity

Murdoch University projects look at the use of cold plasma as a seed and plant treatment.

11 April 2025

CSIRO and the GRDC have developed a Crop Flowering Calculator that can be used for grains including canola.

Calculator set to boost flowering period insight

CSIRO and GRDC create a Crop Flowering Calculator.

11 April 2025

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A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

Research Report: Sealable Storage Options (August 2025)

Kondinin Group researchers in collaboration with the GRDC Grain storage extension team test dozens of gas-tight sealable grain storages to Australian Standard AS2628-2010 identifying best and worst features in the ultimate grain storage buyers guide.

Research Report: Cordless Impact Wrenches (July 2025)

Six battery-powered impact wrenches were bench tested in this month's Research Report, focusing on their ability to get nuts done up and undone.

Research Report: Mouse Bait Applications (June 2025)

Mice remain a significant issue for cropping regions and the June Research Report, supported by an investment from the Grains Research and Development Corporation, brings together the latest research and practical recommendations for bait spreading and machinery performance to help growers improve mouse control strategies.

Research Report: Farm Labour (May 2025)

Farm labour, whether temporary, casual, contract or permanent staff, is an essential part of agriculture. This Research Report provides insights to help better source and manage one of the farm’s most valuable assets – its people.

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