GRDC Podcast
1) GRDC in Conversation: Clint Della Bosca
It doesn’t get much more marginal than Yilgarn, on the eastern fringe of WA’s wheatbelt, and it takes a certain kind of farmer to remain profitable and up for the challenge of a drying climate. Fourth...Show More
2) Harvest headaches: Managing regrowth in crops
Many growers are currently facing the challenges that come with paddocks that are split. Some nearly ready for harvest, others showing significant regrowth. In this episode, we talk about the ins and ...Show More
3) A practical guide to tramline renovation machines
Permanent tramlines in a controlled-traffic farming system offer a range of benefits including less soil compaction across the whole paddock, fuel savings, higher yields and better in-crop access. Ov...Show More
4) GRDC in Conversation: Courtney Piesse
Much like mechanics might have cars in a less-than-ideal state, agronomists often have the messiest crops, with their attention going to their customers first. Kojonup grain farmer and agronomist Cour...Show More
5) Updates on Gazania control
Vibrant, colourful blooms and an attractive daisy-like appearance make them a popular choice for gardens and landscaping. But unfortunately, quick growing gazanias are actually a weed, one that's jump...Show More
6) Predicting weeds using multi-layer analytics
Groundbreaking innovation tends to happen through multidisciplinary approaches and a range of expertise. That statement has never been truer than in a new national project bringing together precision ...Show More
7) GRDC in Conversation: Shannen Davies
Shannen Davies’ idyllic childhood in Geraldton gave her a deep connection to the regions, and an appreciation for the innovation and growth happening in the farming space. Knowing agriculture has an i...Show More
8) How to collect a rust sample
Have you ever wondered how to collect the perfect sample of cereal rust? This is the episode for you. Listen as Matthew Williams and Margarita Paatelainen from the Australian Cereal Rust survey team a...Show More
9) Breeding ground for disease resistance
This episode explores the rise in fungicide resistance in Australian crops like wheat and barley by discussing work being done at Horsham Smart Farm in the Wimmera region of Victoria. Scientists from ...Show More
10) GRDC in Conversation: Julianne Hill
With farming roots deep in the south coast of WA, Julianne Hill’s career path has taken many twists and turns. Supporting farmers to reach their full potential has always been her focus, and that’s he...Show More