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UWA weed scientist Roberto Busi presented recent findings of a study into herbicide resistance in annual ryegrass at the GRDC research updates in Perth. Credit: UWA.

Glyphosate resistance hits 'alarming levels', study finds

A four-year study has highlighted concerns surrounding potential cuts to paraquat use.

11 March 2025

Green-on-green technology was deemed one solution to tighter chemical controls. Pictured: The Greeneye system, which will be trialled in Australia as part of a partnership with Croplands, with support form the GRDC.

Cropping under tighter chemical controls

GRDC Grain Research Update Perth: Challenges of tighter chemical controls and possible solutions.

28 February 2025

Weeds impose an annual cost on Australian grain growers of approximately $4.1 billion in lost production and control measures.

GRDC partners in $47m Weed Management Initiative

GRDC announced a $47m initiative to support growers in tackling weeds.

28 February 2025

John Deere Australia and New Zealand marketing director, Ben Kelly, spoke about the future for automation at the GRDC Research Update in Perth today.

Perth GRDC Grains Research Updates kick off

The GRDC Grains Research Updates attracted a crowd of 760 today.

24 February 2025

As part of the GRDC investment, sixty BioScout SporeScout units have been deployed across Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland (pictured here on a farm in Victoria).

World-first insights into fungal disease now available

Australian grain growers have been granted free access to accurate fungal disease data.

21 February 2025

Maintaining knowledge of current market values and using benchmarks can help growers determine if their farms are undercapitalised or overcapitalised with farm machinery.

How to optimise farm machinery investment

Planning machinery investment using national benchmarks.

13 February 2025

New preliminary research indicates storing wheat could improve falling number test results.

Storage shown to improve wheat falling number

Preliminary research finds storage could help wheat reach a higher grade.

11 December 2024

Check out some of the latest products to hit the ag market, including the Tow and Fert Multicrop 4000.

What's new to ag?

New agricultural products and services showcase

14 November 2024

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RESEARCH

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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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