Crop management and agronomy comment from the HRZ of Australia, backed up with comprehensive experience from Australia and UK. GRDC Southern panel since 2015.
Geelong Victoria Australia
Joined June 2011
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Southern Farming Systems Agrifocus 2024 a great success! Good to see so many farmers and advisors taking the time to see what’s new in cropping 🌾
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Australian Minister for Ag @JulieCollinsMP & GRDC managing director @Nige_Hart with @scott_chirnside launch @SouthernFS new laboratory facility & equipment for grains testing in Inverleigh, Victoria 🥳
An investment of our infrastructure grants 👇👇👇
bit.ly/3Ns29mx
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Our first sample of stripe rust from Hagley, Tasmania, collected @SouthernFS on May 30, 2024. Keep an eye for rust in main crops, volunteer crops and weeds in the field and send it to PBI Cobbitty. @theGRDC @GRDCNorth
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SFS and @theGRDC are running a series of workshops that explore the key drivers of efficient and profitable use of Nitrogen fertilisers. Workshop 1 focusing on Economics & Diminishing Returns, 19 June, 9.00-11.30am at Mininera.
Learn more & register sfs.org.au/events/event/impr…
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Grain grower Cameron Sandral, from Savernake, NSW, says participating in GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Crops awards has given him more confidence to lift nitrogen inputs to wheat crops on his farm.
👉 Read more about what Cameron did and what he achieved bit.ly/4ct5bSI
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Congratulations Bruce Wilson for receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia(OAM), acknowledging his service to the community & agricultural education. Bruce is a founding member of SFS an innovator in agriculture.
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Potential sclerotinia risk as rain continues to fall during canola flowering. nitter.cf/PaulCrack/status/90821…
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#MFMG is searching for a CEO & Operations Officer. The CEO is a vital role assisting the Board to deliver its strategic plan. The Operations Officer will coordinate, facilitate & deliver projects, project activities & trials. More mackillopgroup.com.au/tender…
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GRDC Southern Panel member Patricia Flynn and GRDC Grower Relations Manager @timbateman87 attended the @SouthernFS AgriFocus 2023 event earlier this week in Streatham, Vic. Great attendance and the crops were looking good! Thanks everyone. Good day all round. – at Victoria, Australia
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Hello wonderful grains industry!! Are you keen to contribute to the future direction of grains research? Look no further😉-
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After a @GRDCSouth tour of Waite Campus today, I’m blown away, and thrilled to know the future is bright for Australian grain growers. So much talent, innovation and future planning. Well done @CSIRO @UniofAdelaide @CropWatchSA @BonnieFlohr @kentonp_ag @TaraGarrard @Sara_N_Blake
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Considering applying for the GRDC Southern Panel? Hear about what they do with @Stephen_Loss
Or chat to a panel member for their insights: @russtybloke68 @Ware_AH @rufousandco @louiseflohr @Crop_Watch @primrosepark @Prophetised @prudielee
Then apply! bit.ly/3yCYzhE
GRDC Podcast 🎙️
If you’re a grain grower, an agribusiness practitioner, scientist, or industry expert - GRDC wants you.
We spoke to GRDC Regional Panel Members from across Australia to talk about what the role entails.
Listen here ▶️ bit.ly/3yEyAGE
Jon Midwood retweeted
Swapped the tractor sprayer for a drone today. Fun stuff @SouthernFS @DroneSpray
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How can we achieve maximum yield potentials in WA? Join us on 15th September at our annual field day where we will be showcasing @theGRDC's Hyper Yielding Crops and High Rainfall Farming Systems trials. Register here faraustralia.com.au/archives…
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Join us on 25th August to get the latest results from the @grdc's HYC trials in Tasmania and find out who topped the charts for the 2021 HYC award winning wheat yield. Register here faraustralia.com.au/archives…
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Jons talk was recorded and I’m hoping it can be turned into a podcast which would be immensely valuable. Stay tuned.
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Exciting programme! Come along on Tuesday to hear discussion around nitrogen decisions and our results from 2021. @trialsofJManson @aamourgis_sfs @Crop_Watch
Reminder to RSVP!
SFS Trials Results Morning, 22 March, 8.45-1.00pm at Willaura.
Join us on a decision making journey around Nitrogen use and applications in a cropping system for more info and register sfs.org.au/events/event/2…
@GRDCSouth @AusLandcare
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2021 grain season setting the bar high in the SW VIC HRZ. “In trial plots we have seen Wheat and Barley yields topping out at nearly 11 t/ha, 6 t/ha for Canola and 9.2 t/ha for Faba Beans” said Gina Kreeck, SFS Operations Manager.
Checkout the full article sfs.org.au/article/2021-grai…
