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 University of Sydney Agricultural Scientist, Dr Rebecca Thistlethwaite, is working to identify the most heat tolerant genes in wheat so they can be incorporated into new and existing lines. Photo courtesy GRDC.
CROPPING

GRDC targets heat tolerant wheat varieties with new $4 million project

GRDC-led research aims to breed new heat tolerant varieties

16 November 2022

 Preparing silos now could help eastern Australian grain growers manage a wet harvest.
CROPPING

Prepare silos to help manage a wet harvest

A recent GRDC podcast explains the importance of preparing silos.

28 October 2022

A multi-million-dollar research project seeks to unlock soil constraint impacts for grain producers.
AGRIBUSINESS

New research project to map soil constraints in 3D

A three-year project will provide farmers with vital soil information.

19 October 2022

New research into frost and heat damage in crops could be vital for grain producers.
AGRIBUSINESS

Multi-million-dollar investment to reduce frost and heat risks on farm

$500 million is lost annually to frost and heat damage to wheat.

17 October 2022

 Harvester hygiene and bearing failure are responsible for 50 per cent of harvester fires. The use of a heat gun to monitor bearing temperatures is recommended.
MACHINERY

A checklist for minimising harvester fires

Machine hygiene and bearings account for half of harvester fires.

14 October 2022

 Grain growers should register Rutherglen bug sightings and samples to support pest management research. Image by Cesar Australia.
CROPPING

Rutherglen bug samples needed

GRDC and CSIRO investment to assist Rutherglen bug research.

10 October 2022

 Agtech and food tech businesses are encouraged to apply for the Harvest Accelerator program. Picture Ben White.
ON-FARM

Apply now for the Harvest Accelerator program

Harvest Accelerator program applications close 16 October

05 October 2022

Samples of Bluegreen aphids are needed to detect resistance levels to some chemicals.
CROPPING

Bluegreen aphid samples needed

Research investment looking into bluegreen aphid resistance levels.

28 September 2022

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

PARTNER CONTENT

Maximise your nitrogen use efficiency

Losing nitrogen to the environment can be costly.

PARTNER CONTENT

Safety first for the year ahead

Since 1870, Blundstone, have supported & protecting farmers across Australia from

PARTNER CONTENT

Precise and Productive Seeding Equipment

The success of next year's harvest begins now, with strong preparation and planning.

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

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

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Research Report: Sheds

Sheds play a vital role in farming, offering shelter and protection for people, machinery, livestock and valuable inputs like chemicals and fertiliser.

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Research Report: Harvest Weed Seed Mills

The Report includes a round up of commercially-available batching plants as well as farmer-made approaches.

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Research Report: Agritechnica 2023

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli went to Agritechnica, Germany. This report covers the key award winners from the event and some of the latest autonomous platforms displayed.

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Research Report: Fronting Up

This Research Report looks at harvester fronts including research and expertise from Kondinin Group’s Ben White, with input from harvesting specialists Brett Asphar, Kassie Van Der Westhuizen, Murray Skayman and Martin Reichelt.