University of Melbourne

 Scale up: University of Melbourne’s Dr Corinne Celestina gave a presentation about the new development scales, at the GRDC Adelaide Update in February. Photo: Claire Harris.
CROPPING

Scale created to take ambiguity out of crop development measurements

New scales provide clearer and more objective descriptions when measuring crop development.

11 March 2024

 New research on ryegrass could provide significant benefits to grain growers. Photo courtesy GRDC
CROPPING

Ground breaking ryegrass genome research to benefit growers

Breakthrough ryegrass research will help growers better manage herbicide resistance.

08 May 2023

 Professor Timothy Reeves spoke at a drought hub meeting at Dookie, Victoria, last week. Image courtesy University of Melbourne.
AGRIBUSINESS

Modifying broadacre farming systems to minimise drought risk

Drought research covers crop rotation, inputs and native vegetation

11 October 2022

New tools can identify the genes that underlie resistance against blackleg in canola.
CROPPING

New research could protect canola crops

Blackleg disease can cause 10 per cent yield loss in canola.

19 July 2021

 Dr Graham Brodie examines his microwave weed warrior
CROPPING

Seed investment zaps life into microwave weed technology

$900k seed investment boost to add spark to microwave tech

04 October 2019

Study findings welcome news for nurseries
ON-FARM

Study findings welcome news for nurseries

Hort Innovation study could boost nursery sales

30 October 2017

CSIRO project maps out ways to beat megapests
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

CSIRO project maps out ways to beat megapests

Worm DNA mapping could save the agriculture industry billions

02 August 2017

Microwaving weeds shows promise
CROPPING

Microwaving weeds shows promise

Using microwaves to overheat plant material

23 January 2017

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.