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The Grains Convo podcast shares independent insights from DPIRD’s research - and a look at the work shaping the future of farming in WA - to help you think through your options and plan ahead with confidence.
Unknown Host hosts Grains Convo, a science show with 87 episodes published.
Soilborne diseases can be difficult to spot, but their impact on crop performance and yield can be significant. In this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD researchers Daniel Huberli and Ahmed Saad discuss key soilborne disea
Not all poor performing crops are suffering from nutrient deficiencies or disease. In this episode of Grains Convo, Senior Research Scientist Sarah Collins explains how plant parasitic nematodes affect WA grain crops, wh
In this episode, DPIRD Principal Research Scientist Dr Harmohinder Dhammu discusses the new paraquat and diquat regulations, what the two year transition period means for growers and practical strategies for effective ea
Young cereal crops are beginning to emerge, bringing the first signs of disease in some paddocks. In this episode, DPIRD Principal Research Scientist Geoff Thomas and Research Scientist Jason Bradley discuss the cereal d
In this episode, DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Andrea Hills discusses the key diseases affecting broadleaf crops early in the season, including blackleg, downy mildew, ascochyta blight and botrytis. She explains why ac
New research is showing what's possible when multiple soil issues are addressed together. In this episode, DPIRD principal research scientist Dr Gaus Azam discusses findings from the Soil Water and Nutrition Management (
DPIRD economists have analysed how different nitrogen strategies perform under urea prices ranging from $600 to $1,500 per tonne. In this episode, agricultural economist Sud Kharel discusses the findings, which compare c
DPIRD research scientists Meredith Guthrie and Steve Bradshaw discuss the 2026 seasonal outlook for WA and how growers can use climate and weather information, and DPIRD tools, to support decision making throughout the s
This episode explores how growers can adjust inputs to maximise economic yield potential, not just crop yield. DPIRD economist Nick Thorsager explains the importance of focusing on return on investment, particularly in s
In this episode of Grains Convo, Tim Scanlon speaks with Greg Shea about getting the most from lupins this season. They cover practical agronomy, soil testing and nutrient decisions to maximise nitrogen benefits and mana
In this episode of Grains Convo, Tim Scanlon speaks with Mark Seymour about how to get the most from pulse crops this season. They cover key decisions around soil type, inoculation, nutrient management and crop selection
With diesel prices and input constraints front of mind, making the right call on deep ripping has never been more important. In the latest Grains Convo episode, Tim Scanlon speaks with Wayne Parker about the EasyDiesel C
In this episode of Grains Convo, host Tim Scanlon speaks with DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Jackie Bucat about managing canola under tight seasonal and input constraints. With rising costs and uncertainty around rainfa
In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy and Janette are joined by Dr Dion Nicol to explore practical strategies for nitrogen management across the WA grainbelt. Dion outlines how growers can approach pre-season planning a
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Officer Ian Foster In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts DPIRD Principal Research Scientist Ian Foster, as they discuss the succe
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Principal Research Scientists Mark Seymour and Manisha Shankar In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts Principal Research Scientists Mark Se
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Entomologist Svetlana Micic In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Entomologist Svetlana Micic, as they discuss a new invertebrate pr
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Cindy Webster Guest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist Chad Reynolds In this episode of Grains Convo, Cindy Webster hosts DPIRD Research Scientist Chad Reynolds, from the Soil Science portf
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD Senior Research Scientist Dr Marty Harries, Senior Development Officer Megan Abrahams and Research Scientist Steph Boyce In this episode of Grains Convo,
Host: DPIRD research agronomist Janette Pratt Guest Speaker: DPIRD Principal Research Scientist Dr Catherine Borger and Research Scientist Miranda Slaven In this episode of Grains Convo, Janette Pratt hosts Catherine Bor
Steve Bradshaw
the Friendly Techie · Rowton IT
1 appearance on this show
Mark Seymour
Principal Research Scientist · Seymour Strategists
2 appearances on this show
Ian Foster
former All Blacks coach · DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
David Hall
candidate for Sheriff of Geneva County · City of Franklin NH Fire Department
1 appearance on this show
Andrea Hills
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Nick Thorsager
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Jackie Bucat
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Svetlana Micic
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Chad Reynolds
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Dr Marty Harries
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Dr Catherine Borger
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
Hamid Shirdelmoghanloo
DPIRD
1 appearance on this show
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