GRDC - Driving Agronomy Podcasts

A major herbicide resistance project has come to an end. What were the lessons learned? Program runs 4 mins 57 secs

Researchers have discovered that spraying the herbicide, paraquat, in the evening delivers a better result.

Research is looking for ways to retain health giving components of canola oil during the refining process. Program runs: 4 mins 17 secs

RIM modelling shows that ryegrass can be controlled in canola/wheat rotations by adding a third control method.

Research is attempting to find ways to unlock the applied nitrogen fertiliser stored in the soil.

On this program we take a look at the role of soil consultants in lifting grain yields and profitability.

A new technical manual for agronomists on pre-emergent herbicides has been released in time for incrop spraying.

A multi-pronged approach is needed when it comes to managing weeds that can survive a dose of herbicide.

Researchers say it's possible to substantially reduce weed seedbanks by crowding out weeds with thick stands of crop.

The double knock is important to farmers in controlling weeds, but it's not all about chemicals.

Increased CO2 levels as a result of climate change could lead to an increase in virus severity hitting Australian crops.

CSIRO's James Hunt discusses some of the benefits and pitfalls of early sowing.

We hear about the high economic cost of weeds to the cropping industry and how it compares to a decade ago.

Farmers are beginning to measure soil moisture with electro-magnetic mapping (EM38) technology.

Russia has moved from a net importer of grain to one of the worlds biggest exporters in 10 years. How did it happen?