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Look out for barley scald in Western Australia
Growers in Western Australia need to be on the lookout for barley scald as it is increasing in prevalence and severity, including virulence onto varieties that have previously been rated as resistant. In this podcast we talk to senior research scientists at WA's Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), Andrea Hills and Dr Kithsiri Jayasena about what growers can do to combat barley scald in the season ahead. AFREN is a GRDC initiative to empower growers to mitigate the impact of fungicide resistance in Australian crops. WA DPIRD is a partner in this network, which is coordinated by the CCDM at Curtin University. Contacts: Andrea Hills, DPRID [email protected] Dr Kithsiri Jayasena, DPIRD [email protected] More Information: AFREN AFREN Management Guide Understanding Funcicide Resistance Fungicide resistance in barley Project Investment Code: CUR2302-002RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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GRDC in Conversation: Fritz Bolten
Fritz Bolten is so dedicated to making agriculture work in Western Australia’s rugged Kimberley region he’s tried growing more than 26 different crops. He owns Oasis Farms, a 573 ha irrigated cropping enterprise in the Ord Valley growing chia, corn, chickpeas, mungbeans, cotton and sorghum forage seed. In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Fritz about why he’s transitioning to an exclusively cotton and corn rotation. His ‘have a go’ approach to farming has led to some big wins, but also some losses along the way, as he navigates the extreme monsoon weather conditions, logistical hurdles and limited infrastructure of the vast subtropical north. GRDC in Conversation is a limited series GRDC Podcast. It features in-depth interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry who share their expertise, knowledge and experiences by exploring their personal stories, history, influences and motivations. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of GRDC, the interviewees’ employer, institution or other associated parties. GRDC Project Code: HAG2308-001SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Behind the scenes of fungicide resistance testing
It’s an ever-present challenge for Australian grain growers, but understanding how fungicide resistance develops, and what can be done to manage it, is key to protecting crops, and keeping disease pressure low. In this episode at the Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM) at Curtin University, Dr Nola D’Souza explains how her team detects and tracks fungicide resistance in the lab, the role of AFREN, and the practical steps growers can take to slow its spread. The Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN) is a GRDC investment, led by Curtin University. CCDM is a partnership between GRDC and Curtin University. Contact: Dr Nola D’Souza Centre for Crop and Disease Management (CCDM), Curtin University  [email protected] More Information: AFRENCCDM Project Investment Code: CUR2302-002RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Legume agronomy: How to grow them in the west
Growers in Western Australia are well aware of the benefits of growing legumes in their rotation, but often have concerns about their reliability and can lack confidence in their production. A GRDC investment with the Grower Group Alliance is aiming to change that, and in a four-part series, we'll be tackling the agronomy, profitability, marketing, and harvesting of growing legumes in WA. In this episode, we tackle the first part of that equation: how to grow them. Joined by agVivo agronomist, and Moora grower, Erin Cahill, listen to how he grows lentils and lupins, plus some agronomic advice for growing other key legumes. Contact: Erin Cahill agVivo [email protected] More Information: Profitable legumes becoming a reality Project Investment Code: GGA2110-002SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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NVT new variety series 2025 - Barley, canola and chickpea
Welcome to GRDC’s National Variety Trials, or NVT new variety podcast series, where Australia's leading breeding companies share their latest releases for the 2026 growing season. When it comes to choosing the right variety, NVT is the only independent variety information source trusted by Australian growers. In GRDC's 2025 grower survey, nine out of 10 growers accessed NVT information, and 94 per cent of those said it influenced their variety selection. Every variety featured in this podcast has been trialled through NVT, the largest independent trial program in the world. This podcast focuses on barley, canola, and chickpea. There's a separate podcast for wheat. Contacts: Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) InterGrain Australian Grain & Forage Seeds (AGF Seeds) Pioneer BASF AustraliaNuseed Nutrien Ag Solutions (Dyna-Gro) NSW Department of Primary Industries (Chickpea Breeding Australia) More Information: You can find out more information about the varieties featured in this podcast at www.nvt.grdc.com.au , alongside individual breeder websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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