GRDC Podcast

Grains Research and Development Corporation

GRDC podcasts cover the latest grains research, development and extension knowledge and outcomes to help grain growers improve their profitability.

  1. GRDC in Conversation: James Walter

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    GRDC in Conversation: James Walter

    James Walter is the bioinformatics lead at Australian Grain Technologies (AGT), working at the intersection of genetics, data science and plant breeding. His role focuses on turning vast amounts of genomic and field data into practical insights that help breeders make better decisions and ultimately deliver improved crop varieties to growers. In this episode, James takes us behind the scenes of the plant breeding pipeline, unpacking the journey from initial crosses in the glasshouse through to years of field trials, quality testing and eventual commercial release. He explains how modern breeding balances resilience and performance, why stability across seasons is critical, and how the explosion of data and new technologies is reshaping how varieties are developed. This episode explores: ●  James’ pathway from agricultural science into bioinformatics and plant breeding ●   What a role in genomics and data science looks like in agriculture ●   How plant breeding programs work from glasshouse to commercial release ●  Why it takes 8–10 years to develop a new crop variety ●   The importance of stability versus peak performance in different seasons ●  How genetics and field data are combined to guide breeding decisions ● The role of large-scale field trials across multiple environments ●   How new technologies, AI and data are transforming plant breeding ●   The sheer scale of data involved in modern breeding programs ●   Career opportunities in agriculture beyond traditional farm roles Watch this episode as a video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hEJmhVcDmtg More information: https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/climate/global-search-helps-heat-tolerance-gains-to-be-made-in-wheat https://www.agtbreeding.com.au/ GRDC in Conversation is a limited series GRDC Podcast. It features in-depth interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry who share their expertise, knowledge and experiences by exploring their personal stories, history, influences and motivations. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of GRDC, the interviewees’ employer, institution or other associated parties. GRDC Project Code: HAG2507-001SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    42 min
  2. Herbicide safety and weed management in pulses

    2 APR.

    Herbicide safety and weed management in pulses

    This episode explores how to set pulse crops up for success, because they really don't forgive shortcuts with herbicides. Navneet Aggarwal, a senior research agronomist for the South Australian Research and Development Institute or SARDI, has been a part of the South Australian Grain Legume Project looking specifically at herbicide safety and weed management in pulses. He says preparation is key, but if those crucial steps are missed, what are the options? The SA Grain Legume Project: ‘Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in South Australia’ is led by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, alongside a number of project partners. Contact: Navneet Aggarwal South Australian Research and Development Institute navneet.a⁠⁠ggarwal@sa.gov.au⁠⁠   More Information:     ⁠ https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2024/07/broadleaf-weed-management-in-lentil-grown-on-different-soil-types-in-south-australia⁠⁠https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/sa-research-push-to-close-pulse-yield-gaps⁠ ⁠https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/fine-tuning-legume-agronomy-to-benefit-sa-growers⁠ ⁠https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=UOA2105-013RTX&_gl=1*yrqwkq*_ga*ODQxMzgxOTU0LjE3NzI1MDg1NjY.*_ga_ZTGWWXHVRC*czE3NzMxMDAzODYkbzckZzEkdDE3NzMxMDE5MjgkajI0JGwwJGgw                              Project Investment Code:  UOA2105-013RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
  3. Improving pulse productivity in sandy soil with amelioration

    31 MARS

    Improving pulse productivity in sandy soil with amelioration

    This episode focuses on sandy soils and how to unlock their potential to successfully grow pulses, which have traditionally been a challenge. GRDC's investment in the South Australian Grain Legume project has led to a targeted approach to trialling a variety of methods for sandy soil improvement. Agronomist, Jason Brand, has worked closely on this project, previously with Agriculture Victoria and Frontier Farming Systems, but more recently as a director of GEM Agronomy. The SA Grain Legume Project: ‘Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in South Australia’ is led by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, alongside a number of project partners. Contact:   Jason Brand Director, Gem Agronomy jason@gemagronomy.com.au   More Information:     https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/crops/pulses/legume-challenges-addressed https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/resources/sandy-soils                 Project Investment Code: UOA2105-013RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
  4. Pulse agronomy foundations: Getting pulses right from the start

    29 MARS

    Pulse agronomy foundations: Getting pulses right from the start

    Get pulse agronomy foundations right on your farm to reduce risk and build long term profitability. This episode explores examples from the South Australian Grain Legume Project, a GRDC investment. We speak with Sarah Day, communications and extension manager with Mallee Sustainable Farming, and Wade Nickolls, whose family farms pulses at Pinnaroo in the Southern Mallee of South Australia and Victoria. Wade says while the pulse industry and agronomy has changed a lot in the last 30 years, the key drivers for success are still the same. The SA Grain Legume Project: ‘Development and extension to close the economic yield gap and maximise farming systems benefits from grain legume production in South Australia’ is led by the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), the research division of the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, alongside a number of project partners. Contacts:  Sarah Day Mallee Sustainable Farming Communication and Extension Manager sarah@msfp.org.au   Wade Nickolls Grower operations@nickollspartners.net   Project Investment Code:  UOA2105-013RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min
  5. GRDC in Conversation: Ashley Amourgis

    24 MARS

    GRDC in Conversation: Ashley Amourgis

    In this episode of GRDC in Conversation, Oli Le Lievre sits down with Ashley Amourgis, General Manager of Southern Farming Systems, just west of Geelong.  Growing up on a dairy farm near Deloraine in Tasmania, Ashley developed a deep appreciation for agriculture as a way of life. That grounding has shaped her journey into the grains industry, where she now works at the intersection of research, extension and farming systems in Victoria’s high rainfall zone.  Ashley shares her pathway from university uncertainty and early rejection to nearly a decade in grains, reflecting on confidence, mentorship and stepping into leadership.  The conversation explores nitrogen management in high rainfall environments, the importance of long-term Farming Systems research, the role of drainage in transforming southwest Victoria, and why every farm requires context rather than cookie cutter advice.  Ashley also offers advice for young professionals entering agriculture and explains why, despite advances in AI and technology, people remain at the heart of the industry.    Watch highlights from this episode as a video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bMjm1-wQzMQ More information: Farming systems project to inform decision making for southern growers https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grdc/announcements/farming-systems-project-to-inform-decision-making-for-southern-growers  Southern Farming Systems projects https://sfs.org.au/farming-systems/projects GRDC in Conversation is a limited series GRDC Podcast. It features in-depth interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry who share their expertise, knowledge and experiences by exploring their personal stories, history, influences and motivations. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of GRDC, the interviewees’ employer, institution or other associated parties.  GRDC Project Code: HAG2507-001SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  6. Grain Automate: From data to decisions

    17 MARS

    Grain Automate: From data to decisions

    This episode is part two in the GRDC Grain Automate initiative series and is led by the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA). Emma Ayliffe, a grower and director with Summit Ag in New South Wales Central West, takes us through a pragmatic approach to autonomy and agronomy. She covers how farm data can be structured and interpreted to support confident, actionable decision making rather than just generating dashboards. Emma is adamant growers need to be using more structure when assessing what to prioritise on farm. And at the top of that list is data.  Contact: Emma Ayliffe   Grower, Lake Cargelligo NSW   emma.ayliffe@summitag.com.au     More Information: Grain Automate Are you ready for Autonomy? Major initiatives - Grain Automate SPAA Webinar – Paving the way for on-farm autonomy   Project Code: SPA2404-002RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  7. GRDC in Conversation: Darcy Warren

    10 MARS

    GRDC in Conversation: Darcy Warren

    In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Darcy Warren, a leading researcher at Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia based in Geelong. Darcy’s entry into agriculture was far from traditional; growing up in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Greensborough, he discovered agricultural science almost by accident at a university open day. From those early sparks of curiosity, Darcy has built a distinguished career, starting with a joint GRDC and Agriculture Victoria graduate program and progressing to help lead a national research team.    The conversation explores the rapid growth of Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia from a small team of four to a national organisation. Darcy reflects on the "career-defining" Hyper Yielding Cereals project in Tasmania, the complexities of managing disease burdens, and the shifting landscape of fungicide resistance. Beyond the technical science, Darcy discusses the "people side" of agriculture—the importance of mentorship, the challenges of a travel-heavy career, and why he encourages the next generation of "city kids" to find their place in the grains sector.    Watch highlights from this episode as a video on YouTube. More information  Far Australia GRDC in Conversation is a limited series GRDC Podcast. It features in-depth interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry who share their expertise, knowledge and experiences by exploring their personal stories, history, influences and motivations. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of GRDC, the interviewees’ employer, institution or other associated parties.  GRDC Project Code: HAG2507-001SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min
  8. weedSAT: how satellite imagery is being used to pinpoint weeds

    3 MARS

    weedSAT: how satellite imagery is being used to pinpoint weeds

    In this episode, Tim Neale from DataFarming explains a new precision ag tool, weedSAT. WeedSAT is a satellite-powered weed detection tool developed with investment from GRDC through the Grain Automate initiative. It uses high-resolution commercial satellite imagery to identify larger, hard-to-kill weeds across broadacre paddocks. This enables targeted spraying using existing boom spray section control systems before growers even enter the field. We also hear from Precision Ag consultant Bindi Isbister, who has been trialling the technology with Western Australian growers with good success. Contacts:  Tim Neale Datafarming tim@datafarming.com.au   Bindi Isbister Agrarian Management bindi@agrarian.com.au   More Information:  Satellites deployed to pintpoint summer weeds   weedSAT turning your conventional boom into a spot sprayer using ultra high resolution satellite imagery   Project Investment Code:    DFL2304-002RTX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min
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GRDC podcasts cover the latest grains research, development and extension knowledge and outcomes to help grain growers improve their profitability.

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    Grains Research and Development Corporation
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    2018 - 2026
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