GRDC Podcast

In this episode, facilitators Amy Wright and Lucy Pedler talk about the rise of young grower groups across South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Supported by AIR EP and the Future Drought Fund, these peer-to-peer networks are creating safe spaces for young growers to build skills, confidence and leadership capacity.

Participants prioritise topics such as soils, technology adoption, drought resilience and business management—while also valuing connection, collaboration and time off-farm with peers. Amy and Lucy highlight increased confidence among members, with some stepping into leadership roles, industry panels and research committees.

With study tours planned and momentum building, these groups are not only strengthening individual businesses but fostering the next generation of resilient, connected agricultural leaders. GRDC is proud to support many of these growers to attend study tours.

Contacts:      

Agricultural Innovation & Research Eyre Peninsula Inc
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George Pedler Ag
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More Information:    

GRDC Sponsorship

AIR EP
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Have you been thinking of adding a legume to your rotation? In this episode, we are joined by Calingiri legume grower John Young and Glen Reithmuller who is from DPIRD in WA. John shares his experience with implementing legumes into his rotation and Glen shares the surprising efficiency of legume harvestability.

Contacts:

John Young 

WA Grower 

[email protected]  

 

Glen Reithmuller 

DPRID 

[email protected] 

 

More Information:

Closing the economic yield gap of grain legumes in WALegume Harvesting video

Project Investment Code:

GGA2110-002SAX 
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As we recorded this podcast, the bushfire threat in Victoria was ongoing with lives, homes, and thousands of hectares of cropping land still at risk. In this episode, we hear from Dennis Hoiberg from Lessons Learned Consulting and get some strategies for looking after your mental health in traumatic times such as a bushfire event. We also speak to South Australian grower, Andy Barr, who has firsthand experience dealing with the loss and devastation bushfires can cause. 

Contacts:      

Andy Barr

Grower, South Australia

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Dennis Hoiberg

Lessons Learned Consulting

[email protected]

 

More Information:  

https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/all-publications/publications/2023/reducing-harvest-fires

https://grdc.com.au/events/past-events/2025/10/grdc-farm-business-update,-online-reducing-the-risk-of-harvest-fires

https://lessonslearntconsulting.com

https://www.lifeline.org.au 

https://www.beyondblue.org.au
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What the eef are EEFs? This episode dives deep into not only what EEFs are, but how they can change modern grain farming. On the face of it, they are enhanced efficiency fertilisers, but what it can mean is farmers are able to take control over fertiliser loss in their paddocks and be a lot closer to meeting global emissions targets. A four year multi-million dollar co-investment is aiming to explore how Australian grain growers can improve nitrogen use efficiency and reduce on farm greenhouse gas emissions. In this podcast we speak to project lead, Dr Arjun Pandey from The University of Melbourne and also grower, Russell Zwar who has experience using EEFs.

Contact:  

Dr Arjun Pandey

The University of Melbourne

[email protected]

 

More Information:  

Optimising the use of enhanced fertilisers

Project Investment Code:

UoM2404-007RTX
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Adapting new technology on farm has always been vital to farming success. As modern Australian farming moves further into the digital age, fully automated systems are being considered and in this new Grain Automate podcast series, we'll be exploring innovative stories showing practical real-world examples of autonomy in grain farming. This episode emphasises that autonomy isn't about buying the newest robot. It's about building the right environment for automation to succeed and understanding why each change matters. Looking at the five foundational building blocks of autonomy and the structured process-first thinking required for successful implementation. Listen to Emma Leonard from AgriKnowHow, a consultancy company that specialises in helping farmers deal with change.

Contact:      

Dr Emma Leonard

AgriKnowHow

[email protected]

 

More Information:  

https://grainautomate.grdc.com.au

https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/innovation/precision-agriculture-and-machinery/are-you-ready-for-autonomy

 

Project Investment Code:   

SPA2404-002RTX 
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