Adelaide will next month host hundreds of grains researchers, advisers, consultants and growers, connecting scientists with people working in the grains industry.
The GRDC Grains Research Update will be held on February 6 and 7 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.
Victorian grain grower and GRDC southern panel chair Andrew Russell said the updates are an opportunity to mix and learn from industry experts both locally and from afar, and to talk about the season just experienced, what worked, what failed, the challenges and the wins.
He said having keynote speakers on current and relevant topic prompts delegates to discuss how to plan and adopt, or implement management strategies or remedy challenges through science and technology.
“Talking with peers on any of these matters provides the opportunity to make a more informed decision,” Mr Russell said.
This year Canadian agronomist Dr Sheri Strydhorst will be the keynote speaker.
Coming from a background in agronomic research, Dr Strydhorst has more than 20 years’ experience helping to increase the profitability of Canadian crop producers.
She also farms with her husband near Neerlandia, Alberta, so has hands-on experience of the challenges faced by growers.
“Sheri will compare and contrast the challenges of growers in Canada and Australia to shed light on adopting innovative agronomic practices and research,” he added.
Around 30 speakers will cover a range of topics at the Adelaide event, discussing practical learnings growers and advisers can put in place immediately, though to the latest research insights from trials and the lab.
Program highlights include: Nick Carracher, Lachstock Consulting, Adelaide; Current and likely impacts international grain markets; Peter Hayman (SARDI) & Barry Mudge (Barry Mudge Consulting); · RiskWi$e learnings: Profitable nitrogen decision making and risk management; Cam Nicholson, Nicon Rural Services; Building rapport and communicating with clients; Chris Preston, University of Adelaide; Continuing to optimise the efficacy of pre-emergent chemistry.
The Grains Research Update – Maitland, will take place on February 8. Grains Research Updates held in regional areas target local growers and issues and provide a focused opportunity to review how RD&E knowledge and outputs can be applied.
You can register for the updates at www.grdc.com.au/events/list/2024/02/grdc-grains-research-update-adelaide
