GRDC update – Baradine

28 February 2024. Includes a session on fusarium crown rot. More information and registration at the GRDC website.

GRDC update: Dubbo

Thursday 29 February and Friday 1 March 2024. Sessions include aphid management, soil borne diseases, crown rot, net blotch, rust, and sclerotinia. More information and registration at the GRDC website.

GRDC update – Goondiwindi

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 March 2024. Sessions include aphids, insecticide impacts on beneficials, crown rot, net-blotch and automated disease detection. More information and registration at the GRDC website.

Grain storage workshop – Gordonvale

The free workshop sessions provide relevant, practical information to better manage on-farm grain storage. From purchase decisions, to preventing issues and managing grain quality with aeration, to dealing with insects. View the flyer Visit the Stored Grain Hub for more information and to register.

Fungicide resistance update webinar (net blotch)

AFREN Fungicide Resistance Update Webinar – NET BLOTCH: Monitoring of Net and spot form net blotch resistance to fungicides. Thursday 4 April 1-2pm (AEDT) For more information and to register, visit the GRDC website.

CCA Early Career Workshop 2024

Tuesday 4 June 9-5 at Tamworth. $55 pp. If you are a consultant, a researcher, or a broader industry member who is just starting out - this workshop is for you. The day includes: Understanding your client. Being an effective team member / employee. Developing your support network, and surviving and thriving in rural communities. For more information and to... Read more »

GRDC online update – includes aerial application and drones

Free GRDC webinar on Tuesday 4 June from 10-11:30 am AEST. Topics include: Increasing momentum behind on-farm sustainability accreditation and developing market signals.  ISCC canola standards and market access issues when selling canola overseas.  Rosemary Richards (Sustainable Grain Australia) Aerial application in broadacre crop production. Scott Mackie (South East Air Ag) Use & misuse Communications between growers and the pilot what’s needed... Read more »

GRDC Grains Research Update, online – Grain storage update for the northern & southern regions

Free webinar 9-10:30 on Tuesday 11 June on: Aeration system design – The uses and limitations of existing aeration systems & questions to ask when purchasing or retrofitting. Alex Conway (GRDC Grain Storage Extension Team) Grain type & fan performance Fan performance & motor limitations Airflow Cooling results & air flow rates. Venting after fumigation – research comparing trial results... Read more »

AFREN – managing foliar diseases and fungicide resistance workshop – Wagga Wagga

25-26 June 2024, covering: Cereal growth stages and spray decisions Where different fungicides fit Fungicide resistance management and resources Integrating fungicides, varieties, epidemiology, and seasons Cereal canopy management interactions with foliar disease decision making Management strategies that consider the underlying risk of fungicide resistance Strategies for managing SDHI and other resistance issues, including net blotches in barley and triazole resistance... Read more »

AFREN – managing foliar diseases and fungicide resistance workshop – Dubbo

27-28 June 2024, covering: Cereal growth stages and spray decisions Where different fungicides fit Fungicide resistance management and resources Integrating fungicides, varieties, epidemiology, and seasons Cereal canopy management interactions with foliar disease decision making Management strategies that consider the underlying risk of fungicide resistance Strategies for managing SDHI and other resistance issues, including net blotches in barley and triazole resistance... Read more »

GRDC Grains Research Update – Talwood

23 July 2024. $30pp. Includes sessions with the latest information on crown rot in cereals and fall armyworm in sorghum and maize. For more information and to register, visit the GRDC website.

GRDC Grains Research Update – Goondiwindi

Two-day Update on 30-31 July 2024, including several sessions on plant protection. Single day attendance and online viewing are also available. For the full agenda, pricing and registration, visit the GRDC website.