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Latest RD&E, news and events from the Grains Research and Development Corporation. Region specific accounts @GRDCNorth, @GRDCSouth & @GRDCWest

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How do you know variety results are reliable? @GRDC_NVT uses Multi Environment Trial (MET) analysis, combining results across sites and seasons, to reduce uncertainty and improve confidence in variety performance. 🔗: bit.ly/41cJL7L #GRDC #NVT #GroundCoverOnline
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Trait discovery in barley is getting easier. Led by Bettina Berger, the OzBarley initiative links genomic and phenomic datasets through open-access field trials to accelerate research and breeding. Read more: bit.ly/4rZzs2G #GRDC #GroundCoverOnline
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Cleaning spray equipment straight after use is key to avoiding chemical residues that could damage the next crop. This GRDC factsheet outlines practical steps for decontaminating spray, mix and transfer equipment, including recommended cleaning agents and safety considerations. Key reminders include starting decontamination immediately after use and never mixing chlorine (bleach) and ammonia, which can produce toxic gas. Download the factsheet: bit.ly/4bAb4Pn #GRDC #GrainsResearch #SprayApplication
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A new stripe rust strain is adding to Tasmania’s cropping challenges. Agronomist Ross Tulich first detected the 239 strain in wheat in 2022, prompting changes to varietal selection and fungicide strategies. @Sydney_Uni More: bit.ly/4lsd5Ay #GroundCoverOnline
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A GRDC National Grower Network project is refining milling oat agronomy for southern NSW. Rohan Brill @brill_ag shared early insights, with trials exploring sowing dates, nitrogen and disease management. Read more: bit.ly/4ukKh0Z 📷 Nicole Baxter #GroundCoverOnline
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Inside the –20 °C storage rooms of the Australian Grains Genebank, Dr Sally Norton works among shelves holding 217,000 seed samples from grains worldwide. Digital tools are helping unlock their genetic potential. 🔗: bit.ly/4rqn5vu 📷Melissa Marino #GroundCoverOnline
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Pigeon peas are showing promise as a resilient summer pulse in northern grain systems, according to work by Angus Woods. Meanwhile, new varieties are being developed by the Queensland Department of Primary Industries. 🔗: bit.ly/3PvMYg0 #GroundCoverOnline #GRDC #Pulses
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What makes Australian pulses uniquely valuable in food and feed markets? A GRDC investment with @DEECAVictoria is building a national data library to better understand the protein, fibre, oil and functional traits of chickpeas, lentils, faba beans, lupins, mungbeans and field peas grown in Australian environments. Read the article and listen to the podcast: bit.ly/46J2QSd #GroundCoverOnline #Pulses #GrainsResearch #PlantProtein 📸 Photo: Melissa Marino
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How can soil and tissue testing support phosphorus fertiliser decisions? A new GRDC fact sheet outlines key considerations for phosphorus management in WA, including soil PBI, seasonal conditions and 0–10cm soil sampling. Read more: bit.ly/4bn28eV #GRDC #GroundCoverOnline #SoilFertility
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At 22, Riley Evans is already helping shape the future of grains. Riley is building knowledge through the Rudall Young Farmers group, tackling soils, inputs and crop management with fellow young growers. Read more: bit.ly/4ulgyET #GroundCoverOnline
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