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GRDC in Conversation: Fiona Dempster
In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre speaks with Fiona Dempster, a researcher and grower from Mingenew, Western Australia. Fio…
1 year, 10 months ago
Agricultural study around the world: insights from a GRDC supported Horizon scholar
The AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship Program provides a bursary of $5000 a year during the final two years of a degree, along with professional develo…
1 year, 10 months ago
GRDC in Conversation: Mike Ewing
In this episode, host Oli Le Lievre sits down with Mike Ewing, a scientist with over 40 years of experience in agricultural research, particularly in…
1 year, 10 months ago
The how-to of effective mouse baiting - techniques, machinery and safety
Mouse populations across a large part of grain growing regions were higher than average across the 2021 and 2022 seasons, requiring an increased effo…
1 year, 10 months ago
GRDC in Conversation: Steve Davies
In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre speaks with Steve Davies, a soil scientist and researcher based in Western Australia. Ste…
1 year, 11 months ago
Finding your feet as an agronomist
Being an agronomist is a role with many hats, and while the in season can be demanding, with the right network and support it can be hugely rewarding…
1 year, 11 months ago
GRDC in Conversation: Ryan Skamp
In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre talks to Ryan Skamp, a former carpenter-turned-farmer and co-founder of an ag-tech startu…
1 year, 11 months ago
Managing rhizoctonia in low and medium rainfall zones
Rhizoctonia is a soil borne disease that causes a huge impact for farmers in Australia, particularly in the low and medium rainfall zones, with yield…
1 year, 11 months ago
GRDC in Conversation: Erin Cahill
In this episode of GRDC’s In Conversation, host Oli Le Lievre chats with Erin Cahill. Erin is a fourth-generation farmer and agronomist from Moora, W…
1 year, 11 months ago
Reduced returns? Plan your finances for 2025 now
For many farmers, it’s been a tight finish to the season due to dry conditions or frost. This makes preparing the books and finances for the year ahe…
1 year, 11 months ago