Grains Convo
63 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -The Grains Convo podcast shines a spotlight on the knowledge and tools developed by DPIRD to grow the grains industry.
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Making the most of climate tools 2.0
April 15, 2024 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBHost: 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 Apri...
Time of sowing: heat stress
March 31, 2024 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.24 MBHost: 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 mo...
Dry season resources
March 15, 2024 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MBHost: 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. ...
Liming acidic soil after harvest
February 29, 2024 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBHost: 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 sign...
Perth Grains Research Update 24' and DPIRD Research
February 15, 2024 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.5 MBHost: 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 test...
Weed outlook for 2024
January 31, 2024 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBHost: 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 th...
Carbon emissions
January 14, 2024 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBHost: 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 ...
Aussie lupins website and lupins research
December 31, 2023 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBHost: 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
2024 Crop Variety Sowing Guide release
December 14, 2023 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBHost: 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 ...
End of season weed summary
November 14, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 9.87 MBHost: 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 ...
Increasing wheat proteins sustainably by rotation with forage legumes
November 01, 2023 02:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBHost: 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 enhancem...
*Bonus episode* Annual ryegrass toxicity
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.32 MBHost: 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 increa...
Doubled haploids and new varieties
October 15, 2023 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBHost: 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 ar...
Harvesting short, patchy crops
September 30, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBHost: 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 h...
Silo cleaning and grain storage
September 14, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.49 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist Jeff Russell and GRDC Grain Storage specialist Ben White In 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 contaminat...
7th International Plant Dormancy Symposium
August 31, 2023 22:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBHost: 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 co...
Acid tolerance in chickpeas
August 15, 2023 01:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist Dr Gaus Azam and Director of Western Crop Genetics Alliance professor Chengdao Li In 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 th...
Strategic deep tillage's impact on herbicide toxicity
July 31, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist Tom Edwards In 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, ...
WA Farming Systems project boosts profitability with innovative research
July 13, 2023 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Martin Harries and development officer Dayna Hutchinson In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD research scientist Martin Harries and development officer Dayna Hutchinson, who delve into DPIRD's Western Australia Farming Systems Project. Martin sheds light on the evolving farming systems in WA's low and medium rainfall areas, highlighting the shift towards intensive cropping and redu...
Protecting WA soils against wind erosion
June 30, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD principal research scientist Paul Findlater and DPIRD research scientist Bindi Isbister In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD research scientists Paul Findlater and Bindi Isbister join Cindy Webster and delve into the causes and consequences of wind erosion, with a specific focus on why Western Australia is susceptible to this risk. They discuss how recent changes in farming practices may inadvertently contribute to an in...
How to spot a beneficial insect in your crop
June 14, 2023 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MBHost: DPIRD research scientist Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD entomologist Svetlana Micic In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD entomologist Svetlana Micic joins Cindy Webster to talk about why growers should consider beneficial insects when spraying. Svetlana discusses what a beneficial insect is and how growers can make sure they’re correctly identifying the helpful critters. She also tells us what can happen if beneficial insects are sprayed with broad spectrum insecticides and w...
The impact of a dry start on pests, weeds and diseases
May 31, 2023 21:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster. Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Dr Dusty Severtson, research scientist Dr Catherine Borger and plant pathologist Geoff Thomas. In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD's crop protection team leaders join Cindy Webster to discuss how below average summer rain and drier start to the season impact pests, weeds and diseases. Catherine tells us how a dry start influences weed emergence and explains why small rainfall events allow weeds to em...
Predicting Mother Nature - making the most of climate tools
May 14, 2023 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Dr Meredith Guthrie and Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Jonathan How. In this episode of Grains Convo, Dr Meredith Guthrie and Bureau of Meteorology senior meteorologist Jonathan How join Janette Pratt to talk about the climate tools available to growers to help with their decisions on-farm during the season. Meredith tells us about DPIRD’s weather stations and monthly Seasonal Climate Outlook...
How does liming change soil acidity over 20 years?
April 30, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.3 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Alice Butler and soil science portfolio manager Chris Gazey. In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD research scientist Alice Butler and soil science portfolio manager Chris Gazey join Cindy Webster to talk about the practice of liming. Alice has spent the past three years working on a project looking at soil acidity in the Avon River Basin and has been updating our knowledge on soil pH which was origina...
Can amelioration reduce the impact of soil pathogens and nematode pests?
April 14, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD nematologist Sarah Collins and research scientist Wayne Parker. In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD nematologist Sarah Collins and research scientist Wayne Parker join Cindy Webster to talk about the impact of soil amelioration on soilborne pathogens and nematode pests. Sarah tells us what the difference between pathogens and pests are and explains why they cause issues in particular soils. Wayne chats about the extsiv...
Why aren't your insecticides working on red legged earth mite?
March 31, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12.5 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speakers: DPIRD entomologist Svetlana Micic and Farmanco agronomist Brent Pritchard. In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD entomologist Svetlana Micic and Farmanco agronomist Brent Pritchard join Janette Pratt to talk about red legged earth mite (RLEM). Svetlana discusses why RLEM is such a problem for WA farmers, what has caused resistance to the pesky pest and exactly how extensive the issue is. Brent talks about some of the damage a...
Canola in the high rainfall zone and disease modelling tools
March 14, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD research scientist Jeremy Curry and senior research scientist Jean Galloway In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD research scientist Jeremey Curry and senior reserach scientist Jean Galloway join Cindy Webster to talk about their respective research relating to canola. Jeremys discusses a three-year study he conducted into canola in the high rainfall zone, looking at addressing the gap between potential and realised yiel...
Long coleoptile wheats and their benefits on ameliorated soils
February 28, 2023 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist Dr Stephen Davies, CSIRO chief research scientist Dr Greg Rebetzke and SLR Agriculture agronomist Michael Lamond In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD research scientist Dr Stephen Davies, CSIRO chief research scientist Dr Greg Rebetzke and SLR Agriculture agronomist Michael Lamond join Janette Pratt to chat about long coleoptile wheats. Greg talks about what long coleoptile wheats are, why they're being...
Soil testing and increasing productivity from N, P, and K
February 14, 2023 02:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist Craig Scanlan and CSBP Research Agronomist James Easton In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD Research Scientist Craig Scanlan and CSBP Research Agronomist James Easton join Cindy Webster to chat about soil testing. James details the importance of knowing what the nutrient levels are within the soil profile, as well as the best tips and tricks to attain the best possible soil samples. Craig talks about ...
Major WA weed trends of 2022 and summer weed management
January 31, 2023 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientists Alex Douglas and Dr Harmohinder Dhammu In this episode of Grains Convo DPIRD Research scientist Alex Douglas summarises the major weed trends of 2022 for the WA grainbelt and potential summer weeds for 2023. Research Scientist Dr Harmohinder Dhammu talks about initial findings from a DPIRD research project that is investigating glyphosate alternative herbicides for summer and pre-seeding knockdown wee...
Crop diseases in 2022 and what to expect in 2023
January 13, 2023 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.9 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Janette Pratt Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Geoff Thomas and Andrea Hills In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD Research Scientists Geoff Thomas and Andrea Hills discuss the crops diseases that were seen in the WA grainbelt in 2022. They also talk about the implications for the coming season and how to prepare and manage these diseases before seeding in 2023. Episode Links: Click here for information about controlling the green bridge for pest ...
A summary of 2022 WA broadacre insect and plant virus activity and the outlook for 2023
January 03, 2023 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists Svetlana Micic and Dr Benjamin Congdon In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD Research Scientists Svetlana Micic and Dr Benjamin Congdon talk about the problematic broadacre pests (and associated viruses) experienced in the WA grainbelt in 2022. They identify the pests and viruses that are likely to be problematic in 2023 and discuss how to prepare for and manage these before seeding. The potential im...
The weeding device using electricity to kill plants
December 12, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.7 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist, Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD research scientist, Miranda Slaven In this episode of Grains convo we talk about electric weed control which has been trialled in Australia for the first time by DPIRD in a collaboration with WALGA, AGXTEND Europe, GRDC, Wine Australia and the Cotton Research and Development corporation (CRDC). DPIRD research officer Miranda Slaven discusses how electric weed control works, what the benefits are and the early results from ...
Crop simulation modelling to understand constraints
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBHost: DPIRD Research Scientist, Alice Butler Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist, Dr Balwinder Singh To celebrate World Soil Day on December 5, Alice Butler interviews Dr Balwinder Singh, an Agronomist and Simulation Modeler Scientist working at DPIRD. Dr Singh discusses his background, what lead him to a career in agriculture and his pathway to DPIRD. He is currently using modern research tools, like crop simulation models, to evaluate WA soils and agricultural systems for future ...
2023 WA Crop Sowing Guide
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist, Brenda Shackley In this episode of Grains Convo we discuss the recently released 2023 WA Crop Sowing Guide. This annual publication, compiled by DPIRD officers, is a one stop shop for information on varieties for all the major crops grown in WA. The 2023 guide features information on 31 new variety releases, alongside the latest industry developments. Episode Links: Click here to download or order the...
2023 WA Crop Sowing Guide
November 11, 2022 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist, Brenda Shackley In this episode of Grains Convo we discuss the recently released 2023 WA Crop Sowing Guide. This annual publication, compiled by DPIRD officers, is a one stop shop for information on varieties for all the major crops grown in WA. The 2023 guide features information on 31 new variety releases, alongside the latest industry developments. Episode Links: Click here to download or order the...
Minimising harvest losses
October 28, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Officer, Glen Riethmuller In this episode of Grains Convo we talk about minimising grain losses at harvest through harvester setup. DPIRD Research Officer Glen Riethmuller discusses how much grain is lost at harvest, where most of the grain is being lost and setting up harvesters to minimise these losses.
Diagnosing and managing frost in broadacre crops
October 14, 2022 01:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist, Dr Brenton Leske In this episode of Grains Convo we talk about frost, which in WA refers to an event when the screen temperature at a local weather station falls below 2°C. Dr Brenton Leske discusses the impact frost damage can have on crops, how to diagnose frost damage, options available for frosted crops and how growers can minimise frost risk before sowing next season. DPIRD, with investment fro...
Managing diamondback moth
September 29, 2022 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientist Dr Dustin Severtson In this episode of Grains Convo we talk about a serious pest of canola, and all brassica crops, the diamondback moth. Diamondback moths lay eggs on canola plants and the emerging larvae feed on plants. In addition to damaging canola crops the diamondback moth is renowned to develop insecticide resistance, so it important that growers apply an integrated pest management strategy if...
Gene editing for crop improvement
September 12, 2022 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MBHost: Grains Research, Development and Extension Communications Manager, Amber Atkinson Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist, Dr Yong Han In this episode of Grains Convo we speak with DPIRD Research Scientist, Dr Yong Han, about gene editing technology and how it will influence the future of plant breeding in Australia. Gene editing technology is different to genetic modification. In this podcast Dr Han explains the key differences and how he is using it to develop the next generation...
Research project yields new wheat lines to help withstand yellow spot
August 30, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBHost: Grains Research, Development and Extension Communications Manager, Amber Atkinson Guest Speaker: DPIRD Senior Plant Pathologist, Manisha Shankar Western Australian grains researchers have wrapped up a ground-breaking project resulting in 11 new wheat lines with very high levels of resistance to yellow spot. In this podcast, DPIRD Senior Plant Pathologist and Project Leader ManishaShankar discusses the project undertaken to get these wheat lines and how they could make future wheat va...
BONUS: Mechanical Soil Amelioration
August 24, 2022 02:00 - 8 minutes - 6.17 MBHost: GGA Grains Research, Development and Extension Communications Manager, Amber Atkinson Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist, Tom Edwards In this episode DPIRD Research Scientist Tom Edwards explains the research he is undertaking in soil management to boost grains productivity. Tom is assisting with a series of trials to help growers manage soil constraints like acidity, compaction, water repellence and herbicide-resistant weeds. His focus is on mechanical soil amelioration, whic...
Oat diseases – Red leather leaf and leaf rust
August 05, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists and Plant Pathologists, Geoff Thomas and Dr Kylie Chambers. In this episode of Grains Convo we discuss oat diseases in WA - particularly Red leather leaf (RLL) and oat leaf rust. Plant pathologist Geoff Thomas summarises the main oat diseases found by DPIRD when conducting widespread surveillance of WA cereal crops over the past few years. The presence of RLL in WA was only recently confirmed from...
Groundbreaking Re-engineering Soils project
July 22, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBHost: DPIRD Research Scientist, Alice Butler Guest Speakers: DPIRD Soils Research Scientist, Dr Gaus Azam Dr Gaus Azam is a Soil Scientist with DPIRD, based in Northam. He was born on a small farm in Bangladesh and went on to study agriculture in both Bangladesh and Thailand, before moving to Australia to undertake his PhD in Applied Soil Physics at the University of Adelaide. Gaus been with DPIRD since 2016. He currently leads up the Re-engineering Soils project, a trial series which ai...
Managing Matricaria
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBHost: DPIRD research agronomist, Janette Pratt Guest speaker: DPIRD research agronomist, Alex Douglas In this podcast we focus on the weed Matricaria in the Western Australian wheatbelt. Previously the weed Matricaria was mostly found in the Eastern wheatbelt but in recent years it has been spreading into the central and eastern wheatbelts as well. In this podcast, DPIRD research agronomist Alex Douglas will discuss Matricaria and how its spreading, how to distinguish Matricaria from oth...
BONUS: Disease risk forecasts for Blackleg in canola and blackspot in field peas
May 30, 2022 06:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD Epidemiologist, Jean Galloway In this episode of Grains Convo we focus on blackleg in canola and blackspot in field peas. You'll learn about the disease risk forecasts, now available on the DPIRD website, for blackleg in canola and blackspot in field peas. Risk forecasts provide a sowing guide to avoid early disease infection in seedling crops. Growers and consultants can subscribe to receive a weekly sms identifying the ...
Managing low groundcover on sandy soils in the West Midlands
May 30, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Scientists, Geoff Moore and Svetlana Micic In spring 2021 there were widespread areas of bare, or low groundcover, sandy soils in the West Midlands region of WA. This was unusual due to the favourable growing conditions experienced in the previous year. Investigations by DPIRD and the West Midlands Group found that high grasshopper numbers, along with other contributing factors like a false break, over-grazing or...
Manage onfarm carbon emissions
May 13, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBHost: DPIRD Research Scientist, Alice Butler Guest Speaker: DPIRD Agricultural Scientist, Mandy Curnow Mandy Curnow is an Agricultural Scientist with DPIRD, based in Albany. She has worked on various livestock research and Landcare projects throughout her career. More recently Mandy has focused her research on greenhouse gas accounting for mixed farming enterprises. In this podcast you'll learn how carbon emissions are calculated, and how to create a carbon account for a farming busi...
How the PestFacts WA service can help you
April 29, 2022 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MBHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Janette Pratt Guest Speakers: DPIRD Research Agronomist, Cindy Webster DPIRD Research Agronomist Cindy Webster discusses the recently renamed PestFacts WA service. Previously known as the PestFax service, this interactive service provides timely information and advice on pests and diseases threatening crops and pastures throughout the grainbelt. PestFacts WA is upgrading their reporting app and map and will deliver various tools (e-newsletter, insecticide s...
Sodic Soils
April 19, 2022 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBHost: DPIRD Research Scientist, Alice Butler Guest Speaker: DPIRD Senior Soils Research Scientist, David Hall In this podcast DPIRD Research Scientist Alice Butler chats with DPIRD Senior Soils Research Scientist David Hall about how sodic soils are formed and the different management options for these soils. David currently leads up the Sodic Soils project, funded by GRDC, where he and his team are trialling everything from gypsum applications, ripping, organic amendments and mulching to...