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Farmers, academics share grain research at Geraldton forum

Phoebe PinMidwest Times
Shannen Barrett and Nick McKenna
Camera IconShannen Barrett and Nick McKenna Credit: Geraldton Guardian

Grain growers, academics and innovators from across the Mid West met at the Geraldton Yacht Club to discuss the latest industry research in Geraldton last week.

The Grains Research and Development Corporation’s Regional Grains Research Update featured updates on local lime trial findings, information about the benefits of deeper sowing of legumes and strategies for maintaining barley, wheat and canola yields under heat stress.

GRDC senior regional manager west Peter Bird said the regional updates were a valuable source of agronomic and industry information for growers.

“With a lot of the content resulting from GRDC research investments and presenters delivering the findings as practical advice, growers see the value in ongoing investment while learning about tools and strategies they can implement on-farm,” Mr Bird said.

Research updates were also held in Albany and Merredin this month, with a fourth event to run in Esperance in July.

Gaus Azam and Chris Topham
Camera IconGaus Azam and Chris Topham Credit: Geraldton Guardian
Raylene Burns, Bindi Isbister and Peter Newman
Camera IconRaylene Burns, Bindi Isbister and Peter Newman Credit: Geraldton Guardian
Dick McCagh and Mat Freeman
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Sheng Chen and Sarah Rich
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Tefera Angessa and Christiaan Valentine
Camera IconTefera Angessa and Christiaan Valentine Credit: Geraldton Guardian
Chela Lamond and Mikayla Szczecinski
Camera IconChela Lamond and Mikayla Szczecinski Credit: Pictures: Phoebe Pin
Shane Turner and Grant Thompson
Camera IconShane Turner and Grant Thompson Credit: Pictures: Phoebe Pin
Emma Guidice-Nairn and Andrew Golding
Camera IconEmma Guidice-Nairn and Andrew Golding Credit: Geraldton Guardian

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