WIMMERA grain growers preparing for the 2019 cropping season will have the chance to learn about the latest outcomes at an information session at Dunkeld later this month.
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The Grains Research and Development Corporation will host a regional Grains Research Update at the Dunkeld Community Centre on February 28.
Growers will learn about the latest grains research and development that will deliver positive impacts for their farms.
GRDC grower relations manager Courtney Ramsey said the session would present the latest research findings, advice and recommendations for informing growers’ tactical decision-making for improved profitability.
“New insights and advice from GRDC investments in research and development relevant to the region’s growers will be delivered by experts from across Australia at the Dunkeld event,” she said.
“It is critical that our growers and advisers are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and resources to inform their decisions and guide them through the coming cropping season and beyond, and that is the purpose of GrainsResearch Updates.”
Among the guest speakers will be Western Australia-based Peter Newman from the Australian Herbicide Resistance Initiative.
Mr Newman will compare the impact of different approaches to integrated weed management and the future challenges and opportunities likely to confront growers.
Nick Poole from the Foundation for Arable Research Australia will discuss outcomes to date from the GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Cereals Project.
He will detail the performance of varieties over two contrasting seasons and optimum management to achieve high yields.
Corinne Celestina from La Trobe University will discuss the soil amelioration and plant nutrition effects of subsoil manuring on crop yield.
GRDC chemical regulation manager Gordon Cumming will talk about the regulatory impacts on pesticide, and the influence of Europe and Canada on chemical availability and use in Australia.
Agriculture Victoria senior plant pathologist Grant Hollaway will provide an update on current cereal foliar disease issues and key learnings from national crown rot and rhizoctonia research investments .
Growers, growers, agronomists, consultants, researchers and other grains industry personnel from throughout the western district are encouraged to attend the update.
The update will be from 9am to 1pm on February 28, with catering provided.
For more information, a detailed program and to register, visit GRDC’s website.
Alternatively, you can call 5441 6176 or email admin@orm.com.au.
