Country boy raised in north west NSW. Fan of aussie Ag and pushing boundaries with research! Opinions are my own.
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Mullaley NGN forum is on tomorrow. Help shape GRDC’s strategy and investment priorities.
Join us from 11am at Mullaley Hall.
Mullaley growers: Join @theGRDC NGN Forum on 25 August.
Hear from Matt Gardner @AMPSResearch on evaluating the potential for high-yielding cereals in north east NSW + join discussions on practical agronomy and soil health challenges.
Register: grdc.com.au/events/list/2026…
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Mullaley growers: Join @theGRDC NGN Forum on 25 August.
Hear from Matt Gardner @AMPSResearch on evaluating the potential for high-yielding cereals in north east NSW + join discussions on practical agronomy and soil health challenges.
Register: grdc.com.au/events/list/2026…
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🚜Join us for the 2026 @AgQuip Growers Forum, Wed 19th August.
Presenters include:
🦠Steve Simpendorfer: disease update
🌾Tendo Mugerwa: N
….AND you get a free breakfast 🍳….
Please register to get your complimentary tix.
@GRDCNorth @theGRDC @NSWFarmers @nswagriculture
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GOA is excited to be part of the @theGRDC bill this FRIDAY at #Coonamble presenting on:
💰Strategic N decision at the paddock level & comparing N strategies for risk & reward.
🚜Demonstration & extension of pulse options.
👊Come along & have your say on issues in YOUR region!
Coonamble growers: Join the @theGRDC NGN Forum on 14 August.
Hear the latest on strategic nitrogen decisions at the paddock level, pulse opportunities in Central NSW, and help identify local RD&E priorities for future GRDC investment.
Register: bit.ly/454KM3U
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Join #GOA next Friday, 14th August at #Coonamble for your local @theGRDC NGN meeting.
....a chance to steer research in YOUR backyard to answer questions affecting production on YOUR farm.
🟢GOA presenting on:
💰Strategic N decision at the paddock level & comparing N strategies for risk & reward.
🌿Demonstration & extension of pulse options Central NSW.
REGO LINK🔗: bit.ly/454KM3U
@GRDCNorth @jonobaird @charleton_glenn
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Winter planting prep? 🌱 Join a seeder/planter setup workshop.
📍Lockhart | 5 Mar | bit.ly/3OrslRS
📍Coonamble | 9 Mar | bit.ly/4c3sDYR
📍Moree | 10 Mar | bit.ly/4cD3RyY
📍Brigalow | 12 Mar | bit.ly/4aMHOmS
@AMPSResearch @RiverinePlains
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This is one of the most clear‑headed soil microbiome papers I’ve read. No hype, just solid science. You might be shocked by how much we still don’t know about soils.
Unfortunately, not open access. nature.com/articles/nrmicro.…
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Growers - help shape future grains research.
New Frontiers Grainstorming Dubbo
26 Feb | 7:30-9:30am | FREE breakfast
Bring your ideas. Influence where GRDC invests next.
🔗 bit.ly/46GrT8q
#GRDC #GrainGrowers #FutureResearch
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Testing is vital to understand the risk and then manage Fusarium crown rot. Simpfy @s_simpfendorfer @NSWDPI_AGRONOMY has the data showing southern & central NSW growers need to become more aware of this disease. #GRDCUpdates #Fusariumcrownrot
Paper: bit.ly/49zp8YE
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What if every fungicide spray made the next one less effective?
@s_simpfendorfer from @nswagriculture explains how #fungicideresistance is spreading and how integrated disease management can slow it.
Watch here: bit.ly/4nYBq16
#AFREN #GRDC
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🌾 “The next oil boom will be on the farm, not under it.” - Nigel Hart, (M.D, GRDC)
The #LowCarbonLiquidFuels (LCLF) roadmap aims to enable Australian grain growers to participate in and benefit from an emerging low carbon liquid fuel market.
Read More: bit.ly/42EF1cj
View the roadmap: bit.ly/4hgVUzR
#AgInnovation #Sustainability #GroundCoverOnline #GrainsResearch
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📢 New Opportunity: Grain Adopt - Regional D&E Open Call
GRDC is inviting applications under a new Grain Adopt Regional Development & Extension (D&E) Open Call, an initiative of the National Grower Network (NGN).
This program supports short-term, grower-prioritised D&E investments that align with GRDC’s RD&E Strategy. Examples of eligible activities:
➡️ Extension events, workshops & grower forums
➡️ Validation or demonstration sites & on-farm trials
➡️ Regional initiatives that strengthen capability & improve the translation of research into practice.
📅 Open: 09 October 2025
📅 Closes: 20 November 2025, 5:00 PM AEDT
🔗 Apply now via the Grains Investment Portal: bit.ly/3WmMf1b
Don’t miss this chance to partner in building the future of grains RD&E.
#GRDC #GrainAdopt #RDEInvestment #GrainsInnovation
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WEBINAR: Streamlined inductions for seasonal staff
Join Sam Pritchard @PeopleinPaddock share approaches to help workers hit the ground running across different languages, literacy levels & backgrounds.
📅 Tuesday, 7 October
⏰ 1-2pm (AEDT)
📍Online: grdc.com.au/events/list/2025…
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🗓️GRDC Improving N Fixation in pulses workshop Tickets, Thu 02/10/2025 at 2:00 pm | Eventbrite
Lots of cool stuff to be discussed, including:
🦠Maximising inoculation
🫘Nodulation
☘️Nitrogen fixation
@NSW_AGRONOMY
#rhizobia #inoculation #nitrogen #pulses
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🎓 PhD candidates - applications are now open for GRDC Research Scholarships (GRS)!
The scholarship supports high-achieving students completing a PhD aligned with the 2026 Priority Areas and RD&E Plan 2023–28.
Learn more and apply by Oct 15 👉 grdc.com.au/about/rd-and-e-c…
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Welcome to the Northern Farming Systems page, a @theGRDC funded project run by @nswagriculture, #QldDPI & @CSIRO
This page aims to keep you up to date on:
🚜Where research is up to in your back yard
🌾Results
❓Key findings from the project
🎧Podcast links
@GRDCNorth
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GRDC is heading to #AgQuip 2025 for the annual Growers Breakfast with @nswagriculture!
Looking forward to the seasonal update at @NSWFarmers Shed (G-H24/25) on Wednesday 📅
Story: bit.ly/47v3xQc
@AgQuip | @NSW_AGRONOMY | @s_simpfendorfer | @guy_mcmullen
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📅Starting THIS WEEK......
The central west @theGRDC NGN Forums.
🟢MONDAY: Lake Cargelligo.
🟡TUESDAY: Parkes and Canowindra.
🟠WEDNESDAY: Warren.
🔵THURSDAY: Coolah.
@GRDCNorth @MaurieStreet @bennyob @brill_ag
The #NGN forums kick off in NSW today at Somerton.
Have your say in the future of grains RD&E.
📅 Massive week ahead for GRDC's #NationalGrowerNetwork in NSW + QLD!
#NGN forums are back - giving growers a direct voice in shaping GRDC research priorities. Don’t miss your local session!
🟢 SOMERTON | 🗓️ 16 July | bit.ly/3IBLttd
🟢 NARRABRI | 🗓️ 17 July | bit.ly/3GjF85c
🟢 WALGETT | 🗓️ 18 July | bit.ly/4eFkZmR
➕ Even more NGN-related events including a project consultative meeting
(Goondiwindi 🔗 bit.ly/3U9V64R) + Crop Chat: Grower Information Session (Surat 🔗 bit.ly/46wrE0n)
