The GRDC held its most recent grains research update at Balaklava today and graingrowers from across the lower north, Mid North and Yorke Peninsula went along.
Industry leaders such as National Working Party on Grain Protection's Gerard McMullen spoke about use of chemicals and residues arising, while SARDI's Brian Dzoma discussed the hows and whys of deep ripping in sandy soils.
Well-known University of Adelaide researcher, Professor Chris Preston, offered the latest information on new chemistries in the field and how to make what's on offer to meet your on-farm needs.
Agriculture Victoria's Glen Fitzgerald and Audrey Delahunty presentation addressed the benefits of rapid post-frost assessment.
Stock Journal's VANESSA BINKS went along.
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