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Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speaker: DPIRD senior research scientist Dusty Severtson
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Dusty Severtson, as they discuss Dusty's research in broadacre grains entomology and the exciting possibilities of using drones in this field.
Dusty then looks to the future and discusses whether there is scope to integrate drone technology into standard agricultural practices in Australia.Episode Links:
Click here to read DPIRD media release Joint project to identify unknown weevil
Click here to read DPIRD media release Project evaluating 'eyes in the skies' technology to detect crop pests
Click here to read GrainsConvo article Mission to identify an incognito weevil -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Entomologist Svetlana Micic
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Entomologist Svetlana Micic, as they discuss a new fly biocontrol program which has commenced on the South Coast, and how to manage snails in broadacre crops.
Svet delves into the types of species growers are most likely to find, goes through the new program, and answers the question "will these flies become the new cane toad?"Episode Links:
Click here to read more on the DPIRD webpage Identification and control of pests slugs and snails for broadacre crops in Western Australia
Click here to read the Slugs and Snails webpage on the GRDC website -
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Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Senior Research Scientist (Climate) Meredith Guthrie and the Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist, Jonathan How.
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Senior Research Scientist (Climate) Meredith Guthrie and the Bureau of Meteorology Senior Meteorologist, Jonathan How.
Meredith goes through the latest seasonal climate outlook for 2024 and what’s in store for the South West Land Division from April to June.
Jonathan then delves into what the Weather Bureau's ACCESS-S model is is predicting for the season, as well the times of the year predictions are more accurate/inaccurate than others.Episode Links:
Click here to read and subscribe to DPIRD's Seasonal Climate Outlook
Click here to access DPIRD's Extreme weather events tool
Click here to discover more about the Bureau of Meteorology ACCESS-S Model -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist and wheat commodity lead, Dr Dion Nicol
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Research Scientist Dr Dion Nicol. Dion goes through the reasons why heat stress is a constraint to wheat yield potential, and shares insights into the ways to mitigate the impacts of heat stress.
Dion then delves into the advantages and disadvantages of sowing early.Episode Links:
Click here to read more about project Increasing wheat yield and yield stability through improved heat tolerance during grain filling
Click here to read media release Heat tolerance research to deliver improved wheat varieties -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Development Officer for Regional Intelligence and Adoption in the Farming Systems Innovation directorate, Natalie Pearce.
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Development Officer for Regional Intelligence and Adoption, Natalie Pearce. Nat goes through some of the unique challenges that come with the WA landscape in the winter growing season, as well as a current rainfall outlook for the WA grainbelt.Nat shares support services available to assist growers in WA who are, and have been, experiencing challenging situations.
Episode Links:
Click here to access DPIRD's Season 2024: Information for WA farmers -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Principal Research Scientist Dr Gaus Azam
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Principal Research Scientist Dr Gaus Azam. He goes through the necessity of liming acidic soil after harvest, and some of the unique benefits and challenges.Gaus more specifically explores the agronomic and operational benefits of delaying until after harvest, and shares a success story/case study where liming had a significant positive impact on crop yields and soil health.
Episode Links:
Click here to listen to the Grains Podcast 'How does liming change soil acidity over 20 years?'
Click here to read Agric article on applying lime
Click here to read DPIRD Media Release 'Visionary soil reengineering research redefining grains yield potential for WA soils.' -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Amanuel Bekuma
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Research Scientist Amanuel Bekuma, as they go through an overview of DPIRD's research being showcased at the Grains Research Updates 2024 (GRU 24')Amanuel shares his insights into managing Ice Nucleating Bacteria to mitigate frost damage in crops, while sharing success in DPIRD's work in developing new protocols for rapidly testing chemicals that reduce frost damage.
Amanuel also delves into why it's so important this research is being presented on the GRU 24' stage.Episode Links:
Click here to read DPIRD media release 'Bacteria the key to cool new frost research'
Click here to read Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) research paper 'Stubble and senesced leaves are the main sources of ice nucleation activity in wheat' -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Alex Douglas and DPIRD Research Scientist Dr Arslan Peerzada
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Research Scientist Alex Douglas and DPIRD Research Scientist Dr Arslan Peerzada, as they go through an overview of the biology of weeds and what growers can expect in the 2024 season as the biggest threats to agricultural production.Alex takes a look back at the 2023 season, and the various weeds growers can expect to emerge in the upcoming season.
While Arslan delves into what farmers should be focusing on for effective weed management throughout the 2024 season, and how to make the most out of soil amelioration.
Episode Links:
Click here to read Agric article on about Pre-emergent herbicides
Click here to read media release 'Research focus on weed management for ameliorated soils'
Click here to read Agric article on Improving control of summer weeds
Click here to read GrainsConvo newsletter article 'Investigating the effects of soil amelioration on weed management in WA's wheatbelt -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Project Manager Jackie Bucat, Manager of DPIRD's Low Carbon Futures Project Peter Rampellini and Corrigin Farmer and Carbon Farming Land Restoration program’s Simon Wallwork.
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Project Manager Jackie Bucat, Manager of DPIRD's Low Carbon Futures Project Peter Rampellini and Corrigin Farmer and Carbon Farming Land Restoration program’s Simon Wallwork, exploring carbon emissions.Jackie explores why carbon farming is becoming an integral component of agriculture. While Peter goes through the ways DPIRD is driving towards net zero emissions by 2050. Simon provides his unique experience as a farmer and journey to build resilience into his farming system.
Episode Links:
Click here to read more about the Low Carbon Futures Project
Click here to check out upcoming Carbon Farming workshops
Click here to read more about Simon Wallwork and the work he is doing in the carbon emissions space -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Ciara Beard and Greg Shea
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Research Scientists Ciara Beard and Greg Shea, exploring the Aussie Lupins website and DPIRD's work in the lupins space.
Episode Links:
Click here to read DPIRD's ways to understand and manage sclerotinia stem rot in lupins
Click here to visit the Aussie Lupins website -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Crop Science and Grain Production Manager Bob French and DPIRD Research Scientist Stacey Power
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Crop Science and Grain Production Manager Bob French and Research Scientist Stacey Power, as they discuss the 2024 Crop Variety Sowing Guide.Bob delves into the ways growers can utilise the guide, especially during the dry season.
While Stacey goes through new canola varieties should growers look forward to in 2024 and other factors which should be taken into account when choosing a canola variety.Episode Links:
Click here to download the 2024 Crop Variety Sowing Guide
Click here to explore the NVT Trials -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Discipline Leader (Weed science) Dr Catherine Borger and Senior Research Scientist Dr Harmohinder Dhammu
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Discipline Leader (Weed science) Dr. Catherine Borger and Senior Research Scientist Dr. Harmohinder Dhammu, as they discuss how weeds performed in the 2023 season, focusing on how the season has influenced weed seed set and weed seed dormancy.Catherine delves into whether there's value in harvest weed seed control in a dry year.
While Harmohinder goes through ways a dry season may potentially impact herbicide residue.
Episode Links:
Click here to visit DPIRD's webpage on Residual herbicides - carryover and behaviour in dry conditions
Click here for the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) webpage on The value of pre-emergent herbicides
Click here to access the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) manual on Rotational crop constraints for herbicides used in Australian farming systems -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Robert Harrison
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Robert Harrison, as they discuss his paper on increasing wheat proteins sustainably by rotation with forage legumes.Robert delves into what it means for a WA researcher to have their work published in a prestigious journal.
He also goes through the role of forage legumes in this sustainable protein enhancement approach and why were they chosen for this study.
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Click here to read the paper -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Sarah Collins and Georgie Troup
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientists Sarah Collins and Georgie Troup, as they discuss annual ryegrass toxicity and its impact on the grains industry in Western Australia.Sarah enlightens listeners on what nematodes are and goes over how they may impact cropping.
Georgie explains why the prevalence of ryegrass toxicity is increasing and some of the tips growers can keep in mind if they find it.
Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD's article on Controlling annual ryegrass toxicity through management of ryegrass pasture
Click here for DPIRD's article on Testing hay for annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) risk -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Sue Broughton and Dr Scott Sydenham of LongReach Plant Breeding
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Sue Broughton and Dr Scott Sydenham of LongReach Plant Breeding, as they discuss DPIRD’s Cereal Double Haploid program and some exciting new discoveries.Sue sheds light on what doubled haploids are and why they're useful. While listeners discover what methods are used at DPIRD to generate doubled haploids in wheat and barley.
Scott emphasises how DPIRD and LongReach have worked together to generate a highly efficient pipeline for doubled haploid production and seed multiplication.
Episode Links:
Click here to read the Grains Convo Newsletter on the latest in DPIRD's Cereal Doubled Haploid program
Click here to discover the exciting new doubled haploid discoveries -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speakers: DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Glen Riethmuller and Research Scientist Justin Laycock
In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Glen Riethmuller and Research Scientist Justin Laycock, as they highlight their work and insights into harvesting short, patchy crops and issues with erosion that often come with it.Glen sheds light on the impact variable crops across the grainbelt have on harvesting and gives advice to growers in regards to harvester setup, in order to manage these variable crops.
While Justin covers the issue of erosion over the summer period. Listeners will hear his advice for growers in regards to stubble heights when harvesting, including what sort of covers growers should be aiming to retain on their paddocks.Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD's webpage on harvesting short, patchy crops
Click here for DPIRD's webpage on managing wind erosion -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist Jeff Russell and GRDC Grain Storage specialist Ben WhiteIn this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Research Scientist Jeff Russell and GRDC Grain Storage specialist Ben White as they discuss the importance of growers maintaining good hygiene when it comes to cleaning their silos and storing grain.
Jeff and Ben go over practical steps growers can take, with the aim of preventing contamination on the farm. As well as some tips for handling phosphine in a safe manner.
Click here for DPIRD's PestFacts issue clean augers, field bins and silos prevent insects contaminating grain.
Click here for GRDC's Grain Storage Fact Sheet -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster
Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Jeremy Curry and UWA Principal Research Fellow Dr Michael Considine.In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD research scientist Jeremy Curry and UWA Principal Research Fellow Dr. Michael Considine.
This podcast revolves around the upcoming 7th International Plant Dormancy Symposium, which is taking place in Perth from September 12-15 2023.
Jeremy and Michael talk about how the conference, sponsored by DPIRD, will bring together researchers working on various aspects including seeds and buds.Listeners will also get a sneak peek into their work in the field of plant dormancy.
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Click here for DPIRD’s webpage on pre-harvest sprouting
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Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist Dr Gaus Azam and Director of Western Crop Genetics Alliance professor Chengdao LiIn this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientist Dr Gaus Azam and Chengdao Li, Director of Western Crop Genetics Alliance professor, as they delve into the latest research and findings in relation to acid tolerance in chickpeas, and the significant benefits for growers.
Soil acidity limits the yields chickpea and the annual loss is estimated at $1.5 billion, a major constraint in WA.
Gaus and Chengdao explore the results of a recently completed project looking at acid tolerance in chickpeas, explaining how chickpea pre-breeders will soon have access to chickpea germplasm with confirmed acid soil tolerance and associated genomic data suitable for field evaluation, further genetic dissection and the development of breeding resources and tools.
Click here for DPIRD’s grains convo newsletter on accelerating the development of chickpea with enhanced acid soil tolerance -
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt
Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist Tom EdwardsIn this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientist Tom Edwards and delves into the impact strategic deep tillage has on herbicide toxicity.
Tom explores how strategic deep tillage can ameliorate soil constraints and lift production but can also have an impact on the way soil applied herbicides work on these modified soils. Drawing from his research in this area, Tom discusses how different herbicides behave on strategic deep tilled soils and some actionable strategies for dealing with these changes.
Episode Links:
Click here for DPIRD’s grains convo newsletter on Mitigating pre-emergent herbicide damage on ameliorated soils
Click here for Soil and Tillage Research journal article
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