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Agriculture
GRDC
Agronomy
Western Australia
Precision Agriculture
Fungicide Resistance
Wheat
Grains Industry
Lentils
Barley
Sustainability
Canola
Weed Management
Farming
Lupins
Weed Control
University Of Adelaide
Department Of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Oats
Soil Health

GRDC podcasts cover the latest grains research, development and extension knowledge and outcomes to help grain growers improve their profitability.

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Controlling disease in crops has traditionally been the ultimate game of chance. However, work being done in faba and broad bean crops in South Australia has taken some of the risk out of the equation. In this episode, Max Bloomfield, a research mana... more

Disease prevention is pivotal in any cereal crop. This episode explores recognising and preventing diseases in lentils with research scientist Mohsen Khani from the South Australian Research and Development Institute. Lentils are often favoured becau... more

In this episode, agronomist Sam Trengove, from Trengove Consulting, and lentil farmer Tim Millard talk about one of the greatest challenges for legume growers - lentil pod loss. Lentil pod loss can be devastating to a crop. In some instances, farmers... more

James Hillcoat didn’t grow up on a farm. His journey began cycling five miles to a Lincolnshire farm in England, evolved through painting houses and teaching sailing in France, and eventually led him to Australian grain consulting via Marcus Oldham. more

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Recent Guests

James Hillcoat
Partner at Pinion Advisory
Pinion Advisory
Episode: GRDC in Conversation: James Hillcoat
Ed Scott
Soil and land management specialist
Self / GRDC collaboration
Episode: GRDC in Conversation: Edward Scott
John Orr
Representative from Premium Grain Handlers
Premium Grain Handlers
Episode: Legume marketing: How it works in the west
Erin Cahill
AgVivo agronomist and grower
AgVivo
Episode: Legume marketing: How it works in the west
Timm House
Grower with legume rotation experience
Noangarup (farm)
Episode: Legume marketing: How it works in the west
James Walter
Bioinformatics Lead at Australian Grain Technologies
Australian Grain Technologies
Episode: GRDC in Conversation: James Walter
Navneet Aggarwal
Senior Research Agronomist
South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI)
Episode: Herbicide safety and weed management in pulses
Wade Nickolls
Pulses farmer from Pinnaroo, Southern Mallee
Family farm pulses
Episode: Pulse agronomy foundations: Getting pulses right from the start
Sarah Day
Communications and Extension Manager with Mallee Sustainable Farming; former Research Officer in pulses with SARDI
Mallee Sustainable Farming; SARDI
Episode: Pulse agronomy foundations: Getting pulses right from the start

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Jane Cudahy
Host of the GRDC Podcast / GRDC Podcast appearances
Sally McGuire
Host of the GRDC Podcast
Oli Le Lievre
Host of GRDC In Conversation / GRDC In Conversation appearances

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Glen

    Love the GRDC podcasts as a great way to keep informed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whatanutta
    Australia2 years ago

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The show provides a credible mix of science, field experience, and industry context that helps growers consider new techniques and technologies.
Feedback suggests guests often bring meaningful technical expertise and relatable farm-level examples.
Listeners find practical farming insights and real-world applicability in episode discussions.

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#168
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Legume marketing: How it works in the west
Q: Are there current key dynamics and challenges in WA's grain supply chain?
The segment outlines that supply chains are dynamic with multiple moving parts like transport, storage, handling, and currency concerns; effective communication across the entire supply chain is crucial to navigate these variables and optimize outcomes for both growers and buyers.
Herbicide safety and weed management in pulses
Q: Navneet, what were the key findings that you had and did anything surprise you?
Reflux and Terrain offered effective control of brassica weeds at label rates, with resistance emerging to certain modes of action, which underscored the need for rotation and combining multiple strategies to manage a range of weeds.
Grain Automate: From data to decisions
Q: How do you decide what data is useful and how do you break that into an order of priorities?
The key is data quality and organization: inventory what you have, standardize naming, and start with a central database so multiple data layers like yields, elevation, and NDVI can be aligned and interpreted to reveal paddock variability.
What the eef are EEFs? Unlocking the potential of enhanced efficiency fertilisers
Q: How do the enhanced efficiency fertilizers play into meeting national greenhouse targets?
These fertilizers can help reduce emissions significantly, depending on conditions, thus contributing to national greenhouse gas budget goals.
What the eef are EEFs? Unlocking the potential of enhanced efficiency fertilisers
Q: Can you just tell us exactly how enhanced efficiency fertilizers work?
They slow down the release processes of nitrogen fertilizers using various inhibitors, improving nitrogen uptake by plants and reducing environmental losses.

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The show centers on grains research, technology, and practical farming strategies, with episodes ranging from satellite weed detection and automation to soil health, fertilisers, and farm resilience. It frequently features researchers, agronomists, and growers discussing real-world applications, case studies, and the economics of adopting new practices. A notable strength is its blend of technical depth and actionable farmer-focused insights, often anchored by collaboration with GRDC and regional growers. This mix helps listeners evaluate innovations, compare management approaches, and understand how emerging tools fit into diverse farming contexts across Australia.

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1. James Hillcoat
2. Ed Scott
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4. Erin Cahill
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6. James Walter
7. Navneet Aggarwal
8. Wade Nickolls

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