The Zadoks Growth Scale provides a universal language for growers, advisers and researchers to make informed agronomic decisions - especially when it comes to maximising yields. Discover more in our latest video ▶️ bit.ly/4uDF2cr #GRDCVideo #CropGrowth #Zadoks #Agriculture #Cereals

#FusariumCrownRot is widespread across NSW, with studies showing that yield loss is driven primarily by moisture during flowering and grain fill rather than location 👉 bit.ly/4xmfGBs @nswagriculture @s_simpfendorfer #GroundCoverOnline #CropDisease

Stay ahead in farm business with the GRDC Farm Business Updates this June and July! The latest advice and resources for farm profitability and sustainability. Dates and locations ▶️ bit.ly/4fN1ivF #GRDCUpdate #FarmBusiness

Each year, GroundCover follows 6 growers across Australia as they manage the cropping season. In this 3rd instalment for our 2026 growers, we explore what happened on-farm in April and May, and plans for the season ahead ▶️ bit.ly/3QCjvC3 #GroundCoverOnline #GrowerSeries #Agriculture #GrainsIndustry

New genetic insights about oat crown rust disease have created novel opportunities to build more durable and broad-spectrum forms of disease resistance into oat cultivars ▶️ bit.ly/3SAx7OM @CSIRO @InterGrain1 #GroundCoverOnline #OatCrownRust #CropGenetics

Growing up on a fourth-generation grain farm in Northern Alberta gave William Kramer an early understanding of just how quickly #weeds can change the economics of a paddock. Now he's bringing that perspective into the Weed Management Initiative's Western Node, based at @uwanews, where he's contributing research into weed biology and herbicide resistance to help tackle some of the most complex weed challenges facing Australian growers. #GRDC #WeedManagementInitiative #HerbicideResistance

#Phalaris is a winter weed that produces many seeds and can resist herbicides. It needs early, combined control methods to protect crop yields and keep it under control. Download the fact sheet now ▶️ bit.ly/3ShCXV8 #GRDCFactSheet #WeedControl #WeedManagementInitiative

Since the 1970s, Shiane Lea’s family of 3 generations near Esperance, WA, has been immersed in a typical crop and livestock mixed farming regime. Now, a new venture has led to value-adding to the farm’s wheat by producing a range of custom flour products. Read more: bit.ly/4e3oumT #GroundCoverOnline #Wheat #PaddocktoPlate #Bread #Baking

The latest research into the use of canola seed treatments to control green peach aphid is showing the insect has rapidly developed a high level of resistance, requiring extra, early crop monitoring. Associate Professor Paul Umina, @cesaraustralia Director, says that aphids surviving canola seed treatments have become so commonplace that it is “the new norm”. He says declining seed treatment efficacy now means canola should be monitored for aphid and virus symptoms early in crop development. Read more: bit.ly/4dPS4O3 📷 Paul Umina #GroundCoverOnline #GreenPeachAphid #Canola #Resistance #SeedTreatment

A GRDC National Grower Network (NGN) project has highlighted opportunities to lift production and profit in northern NSW through more targeted crop nutrition decisions. The NGN trials near Walgett, Rowena, Bellata, Mullaley and Bundella over 3 years showed responses to starter fertiliser, potassium and trace elements varied by location, soil type, season and moisture. @OutlookAg Read more bit.ly/4uMCmsV #GroundCoverOnline #NationalGrowerNetwork #Fertiliser #CropNutrition

In this 4-part series, we tackle the agronomy, profitability, marketing and harvesting of legumes in WA as part of a project led by @GGA_WA. This episode explores what makes legumes profitable, how profitable they need to be to make it worthwhile, and the multi-year factors at play. We hear from grower, Timm House, and his agronomy consultant, Tom McInerney, who are both based at Gnowangerup, WA. Listen now 🎧 bit.ly/4vAyUSj #GRDCPodcast #Legumes #DecisionMaking #Profitability #FarmBusiness

Growers in the far eastern wheatbelt of WA will benefit from two new GRDC investments exploring long coleoptile wheat, deep-seeded crops and deep phosphorus fertiliser placement. The new investments led by @SLR_Agriculture and @MADFIG14 are a direct result of grassroots grower engagement through the National Grower Network (NGN), with both projects arising out of an NGN forum in the eastern wheatbelt in October 2025. Read more ▶️ bit.ly/4uU0Mkt #GroundCoverOnline #NationalGrowerNetwork #EasternWheatbelt #Grassroots

Unlock the crop’s full potential by mastering growth stage identification. The Zadoks Growth Scale provides a universal language for growers, advisers and researchers to make informed agronomic decisions -especially when it comes to maximising yields. Discover more in our latest video ▶️ bit.ly/4uDF2cr #GRDCVideo #CropGrowth #Zadocks #Agriculture #Cereals

📍 Did you know you can visit an NVT trial site? The results from a trial site can be accessed from a range of sources, but many growers don’t realise they can also visit their local site to observe new varieties during the growing season. However, NVT sites are on private land, so a property’s on-farm safety and biosecurity protocols need to be respected. Read more bit.ly/4ukssxU #GroundCoverOnline #NVT #NationalVarietyTrials #VarietyChoice

Upcoming Webinar: GRDC Farm Business Update online - lessons from 25 years of farm business data: what has changed and what matters next 📆 1pm AEST Thurs 18 June 🔗 bit.ly/4ac87Dw In this session Kim Bowman, @agripath, will unpack the biggest lessons from the data, including the characteristics of top-performing farms, the role of crop choice and rotation, machinery investment, nitrogen use, debt management and farm infrastructure. #GRDCEvent #GRDCUpdate #FarmBusiness #TopPerformingFarms

Fungal rust in cereals has been the bane of the grains industry for eons. Continuing research led by @CSIROnews is helping the industry keep ahead of the disease ▶️ bit.ly/43iZm6V #GroundCoverOnline #CerealRust #CSIRO #GRDC

🐁 Use these mouse chew cards to measure mouse numbers within the crop when food is scarce. They are less reliable as crops mature and the crop becomes more attractive to mice than the chew card. Instructions & download ▶️ bit.ly/4dSRNbO #GRDC #MouseManagement #ChewCards

Growing up around agricultural science gave Rosie McMurray a front-row seat to the way research can shape life on farm. Now she's bringing that perspective into the #GRDC #WeedManagementInitiative, where she's part of the #nextgen working on practical weed management solutions for Aussie grain growers.

Embracing a diverse range of enterprises is the best way to run a successful business when you have a small farm with access to abundant, secure water. Tasmanian grower Nathan Richardson maximises diverse #cropping, #irrigation and #livestock enterprises at his property ‘Brookfield’, Thirlstane ▶️ bit.ly/3RsQmtl #GroundCoverOnline #GrowerStory

Understanding yourself is one thing - understanding how you work with others is another. In this week's #GRDCinConversation episode, @JKBreezyHillAg shares how learning about personality types helped her see where she adds the most value - and where others are better suited. 🎧 Listen bit.ly/4ejSXi0 📺 Watch bit.ly/4fWYs7t @humans_of_ag #GRDCPodcast #HumansofAg #NextGen #Leadership #Growth #GrainIndustry