GRDC Research Update- Waikerie
5 February 2026 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Discuss the latest farm-ready information to improve profit with researchers, agronomists and leading growers at the Waikerie GRDC Grains Research Update.
Thursday 5 February 2026. Free event. Morning tea, lunch and proceedings included.
Registration: 9.00 am to 1.00 pm followed by lunch (doors open at 8.30 am for a 9.00 am start)
Topics include:
Balancing productivity with risk, from a growers’ perspective- Barry Mudge, Port Germein grower
Gazania incidence and impact on cropping- Ali Bajwa, La Trobe University
Cracking the nitrogen decision nut: new insights from multiple trials and results- Corinne Celestina, University of Melbourne
Protecting your most perishable asset: latest updates on grain storage- Chris Warrick, Primary Business
Aiming to minimise frost and heat ‘hits’ on yield: A new tool to help on-farm decision making- Julianne Lilley, CSIRO