Jon Baird

Winter planting prep? 🌱 Join a seeder/planter setup workshop. 📍Lockhart | 5 Mar | bit.ly/3OrslRS 📍Coonamble | 9 Mar | bit.ly/4c3sDYR 📍Moree | 10 Mar | bit.ly/4cD3RyY 📍Brigalow | 12 Mar | bit.ly/4aMHOmS @AMPSResearch @RiverinePlains

This is one of the most clear‑headed soil microbiome papers I’ve read. No hype, just solid science. You might be shocked by how much we still don’t know about soils. Unfortunately, not open access. nature.com/articles/nrmic…

Growers - help shape future grains research. New Frontiers Grainstorming Dubbo 26 Feb | 7:30-9:30am | FREE breakfast Bring your ideas. Influence where GRDC invests next. 🔗 bit.ly/46GrT8q #GRDC #GrainGrowers #FutureResearch

Testing is vital to understand the risk and then manage Fusarium crown rot. Simpfy @s_simpfendorfer @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY has the data showing southern & central NSW growers need to become more aware of this disease. #GRDCUpdates #Fusariumcrownrot Paper: bit.ly/49zp8YE

What if every fungicide spray made the next one less effective? @s_simpfendorfer from @nswagriculture explains how #fungicideresistance is spreading and how integrated disease management can slow it. Watch here: bit.ly/4nYBq16 #AFREN #GRDC

🌾 “The next oil boom will be on the farm, not under it.” - Nigel Hart, (M.D, GRDC) The #LowCarbonLiquidFuels (LCLF) roadmap aims to enable Australian grain growers to participate in and benefit from an emerging low carbon liquid fuel market. Read More: bit.ly/42EF1cj View the roadmap: bit.ly/4hgVUzR #AgInnovation #Sustainability #GroundCoverOnline #GrainsResearch

📢 New Opportunity: Grain Adopt - Regional D&E Open Call GRDC is inviting applications under a new Grain Adopt Regional Development & Extension (D&E) Open Call, an initiative of the National Grower Network (NGN). This program supports short-term, grower-prioritised D&E investments that align with GRDC’s RD&E Strategy. Examples of eligible activities: ➡️ Extension events, workshops & grower forums ➡️ Validation or demonstration sites & on-farm trials ➡️ Regional initiatives that strengthen capability & improve the translation of research into practice. 📅 Open: 09 October 2025 📅 Closes: 20 November 2025, 5:00 PM AEDT 🔗 Apply now via the Grains Investment Portal: bit.ly/3WmMf1b Don’t miss this chance to partner in building the future of grains RD&E. #GRDC #GrainAdopt #RDEInvestment #GrainsInnovation

WEBINAR: Streamlined inductions for seasonal staff Join Sam Pritchard @PeopleinPaddock share approaches to help workers hit the ground running across different languages, literacy levels & backgrounds. 📅 Tuesday, 7 October ⏰ 1-2pm (AEDT) 📍Online: grdc.com.au/events/list/20…

🗓️GRDC Improving N Fixation in pulses workshop Tickets, Thu 02/10/2025 at 2:00 pm | Eventbrite Lots of cool stuff to be discussed, including: 🦠Maximising inoculation 🫘Nodulation ☘️Nitrogen fixation @NSW_AGRONOMY #rhizobia #inoculation #nitrogen #pulses

🎓 PhD candidates - applications are now open for GRDC Research Scholarships (GRS)! The scholarship supports high-achieving students completing a PhD aligned with the 2026 Priority Areas and RD&E Plan 2023–28. Learn more and apply by Oct 15 👉 grdc.com.au/about/rd-and-e…

Welcome to the Northern Farming Systems page, a @theGRDC funded project run by @nswagriculture, #QldDPI & @CSIRO This page aims to keep you up to date on: 🚜Where research is up to in your back yard 🌾Results ❓Key findings from the project 🎧Podcast links @GRDCNorth

GRDC is heading to #AgQuip 2025 for the annual Growers Breakfast with @nswagriculture! Looking forward to the seasonal update at @NSWFarmers Shed (G-H24/25) on Wednesday 📅 Story: bit.ly/47v3xQc @AgQuip | @NSW_AGRONOMY | @s_simpfendorfer | @guy_mcmullen

On tomorrow; Warialda #NGN. Have you say on the future of #GRDC research priorities. 🌾

📅Starting THIS WEEK...... The central west @theGRDC NGN Forums. 🟢MONDAY: Lake Cargelligo. 🟡TUESDAY: Parkes and Canowindra. 🟠WEDNESDAY: Warren. 🔵THURSDAY: Coolah. @GRDCNorth @MaurieStreet @bennyob @brill_ag

The #NGN forums kick off in NSW today at Somerton. Have your say in the future of grains RD&E.

#NGNforums are starting in NSW this week. Great opportunity to discuss farming concerns and research gaps to drive farming forward.

📅 Massive week ahead for GRDC's #NationalGrowerNetwork in NSW + QLD! #NGN forums are back - giving growers a direct voice in shaping GRDC research priorities. Don’t miss your local session! 🟢 SOMERTON | 🗓️ 16 July | bit.ly/3IBLttd 🟢 NARRABRI | 🗓️ 17 July | bit.ly/3GjF85c 🟢 WALGETT | 🗓️ 18 July | bit.ly/4eFkZmR ➕ Even more NGN-related events including a project consultative meeting (Goondiwindi 🔗 bit.ly/3U9V64R) + Crop Chat: Grower Information Session (Surat 🔗 bit.ly/46wrE0n)

Did you know that the NVT trial plan is accessible at all NVT trial locations? Hear from Laurie Fitzgerald, NVT Manager North, as he provides an update from the Walgett Faba Bean trial managed by NSW DPI @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY @GRDCNorth

#NationalGrowerNetwork projects are delivering $8.40 in benefits to Aussie growers for every $1 invested 🙌 #GroundCoverOnline shares a #GRDCImpact case study on #NGN 📰 Read it now: bit.ly/43jND8V

Join us for a field walk on Thursday 19th June to discuss pre-emergent herbicide use in winter crops and phalaris efficacy. Four trials across two sites. Please let us know if you're coming. Full details and to register: icanrural.com.au/pw_trials.html