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Soil results will influence advice

The soil sampling phase of a new Grains Research and Development Corporation investment has been successfully completed as the project team now looks to provide nutrient recommendations based on the results.

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Wheat imported for first time in more than a decade

Widespread drought has seen wheat imported into Australia for the first time in more than a decade.

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Farmer fears for food security

Where will our food come from in the future?

Sophie Baldwin
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Weathering dry times

In a challenging season, many dairy farmers will be focusing on gaining the best return from the resources available.

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Back to the future

Agriculture Victoria scientists have traced the genetic origins of bread wheat back to 8000 BC in research that could help safeguard this key global food crop against climate change.

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Study yields gene data

A global study has identified genes that can be used to develop drought- and heat-tolerant chickpeas, leading to hopes of higher chickpea yields even in dry conditions.

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Rain brings hope and a personal incentive

Things can turn on a dime.

Sophie Baldwin
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Rain sows new hope

It’s a new season and a new positive attitude for Dookie croppers Ross and David Geddes.

Alana Christensen
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Boost nodulation

Grain growers planning to sow pulses into acidic and dry soils this season can greatly improve nodulation by doubling the inoculation rate, according to new research.

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Call to cut pay risks

Grain traders must institute shorter payment terms across the industry, according to Victoria’s peak farming body.

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Herbicide resistance link

Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation research has shown a link between cropping practices and the evolution of herbicide resistance in the weed annual rye-grass, highlighting the need to rotate chemical and non-chemical weed control.

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Avoid disease

Grain growers are being urged to use the new cereal and pulse disease guides when planning for the control of crop diseases this season.

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Investors warm to split

GrainCorp’s plans to demerge its global malting business and list the new company on the ASX have been greeted warmly by investors.

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Test to get best from soil

With seeding fast approaching, grain growers are encouraged to undertake soil testing before the 2019 growing season to help them make more informed fertiliser decisions and save costs.

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Seed test time

Testing cereal and pulse seed for germination and vigour could be one of the best investments growers can make in the lead-up to the 2019 winter crop sowing.

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Push for investment

Increasing productivity and job creation through protected cropping and horticulture was the key topic of conversation at an industry roundtable last week, with a push to grow investment.

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Timing is the key

Sowing date and irrigation timing are crucial to maximise the yield and water productivity of faba beans, according to new research.

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Trade war impact is uncertain

A return to average seasonal conditions this year will see Australia’s grain sector facing a challenge of a different kind — exposure to the fall-out of ongoing United States-China trade tensions, according to a recently released industry report.

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