Grains update

Wimmera grain growers eager to extract the most from this year’s winter crops have an opportunity on Wednesday next week to discuss relevant, timely and farm-ready research outcomes.

Grains Research and Development Corporation, GRDC, is hosting an online Grains Research Update for Marnoo district and neighbouring growers.

The update will provide growers with research insight to guide them through the remainder of the cropping season and beyond.

GRDC southern grower-relations manager Tom Blake encouraged growers and advisers to tune in from 9.30am to 11am.

“The Marnoo update, to be streamed live, will enable growers to tap into GRDC research relevant to their farming systems, with a focus on crop diseases, management and nutrition of grazing crops, and managing nitrogen for high crop yields and sustainable farming systems,” he said.

“The online update format is a forced departure from the in-person regional event the GRDC was originally planning. However, we are committed to ensuring that growers don’t miss out on the latest research findings, advice and recommendations to inform their tactical decision-making for improved profitability.”

Participants will be able to hear from and interact with experts on a range of topics hand-picked for their relevance to district growers. Live question-and-answer sessions will feature Mark Mclean and Joshua Fanning from Agriculture Victoria, Susan Sprague and John Kirkegaard from CSIRO, James Hunt, La Trobe University, and consultant Matt Sparke of Sparkeag.

Free online registration is via grdc. com.au/events/list/2020/7/grdcgrains-research-update-marnoo.