GRDC Podcast

About GRDC Podcast

GRDC podcasts cover the latest grains research, development and extension knowledge and outcomes to help grain growers improve their profitability.

Publisher

Grains Research and Development Corporation

Category

business · education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Sept 2018

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

576 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   NVT new variety series 2026 - wheat

   Welcome to GRDC’s National Variety Trials (NVT) new variety podcast series, where Australia's leading breeding companies share their latest releases for the 2027 growing season. This podcast focuses on wheat. There is a separate podcast that focuses on barley, canola, chickpea, faba bean, field pea and lentil. The NVT program is completely independent, funded and managed by GRDC to provide growers with trusted information to assist in variety choice. Note that seasonal conditions can have a more variable impact on variety performance than geographical location. For this reason, choose a variety with an established track record of at least two years of NVT performance data. The risks associated with choosing an untested variety are greater than sticking with one that has a proven track record. Always ask to see the official NVT results when talking to your seed seller. Contacts: - Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) - InterGrain - LongReach Plant Breeders More Information: You can find out more information about the varieties featured in this podcast at www.nvt.grdc.com.au, alongside individual breeder websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   NVT new variety series 2026 - barley, canola, chickpea, faba bean, field pea and lentil

   Welcome to GRDC’s National Variety Trials (NVT) new variety podcast series, where Australia's leading breeding companies share their latest releases for the 2027 growing season. This podcast focuses on barley, canola, chickpea, faba bean, field pea and lentil. There is a separate podcast that focuses on wheat. The NVT program is completely independent, funded and managed by GRDC to provide growers with trusted information to assist in variety choice. Note that seasonal conditions can have a more variable impact on variety performance than geographical location. For this reason, choose a variety with an established track record of at least two years of NVT performance data. The risks associated with choosing an untested variety are greater than sticking with one that has a proven track record. Always ask to see the official NVT results when talking to your seed seller. Contacts: · Australian Grain & Forage Seeds (AGF Seeds) · Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) · Nufarm Seeds · BASF Australia · Advanta Seeds Pty Ltd · AgriVentis Technologies · AdelaideUniversity · Agriculture Victoria · Grains Innovation Australia More Information: You can find out more information about the varieties featured in this podcast at www.nvt.grdc.com.au , alongside individual breeder websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   GRDC in Conversation: Alex Conway

   Alex Conway grew up surrounded by agriculture, machinery and problem-solving, watching his family business evolve from a small operation run out of a garage into a nationally recognised grain storage technology company. What began as helping program aeration controllers and fit GPS guidance systems as a kid has turned into a career combining agricultural engineering, grain storage extension and a passion for helping growers better manage risk and protect grain quality. Today, Alex balances his role at Control Unlimited with his work on GRDC’s Grain Storage Extension team, supporting growers across Australia through workshops, industry events and practical on-farm advice. In this episode of GRDC In Conversation, Alex reflects on the experiences that shaped his pathway into agriculture - from harvesting across Australia and Canada to discovering a fascination with grain storage systems, monitoring technology and the evolving challenges facing growers. He shares insights into the importance of saying yes to opportunities, documenting lessons along the way and building a career by following curiosity rather than a perfectly mapped-out plan. This episode explores: - How Alex’s upbringing around machinery, technology and farming shaped his passion for agriculture - The evolution of the Conway family business, Control Unlimited, from a home garage startup to a national agtechnology company - Why grain storage became an unexpected but rewarding career pathway - Lessons learned from harvesting across Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania and Canada - How international farming experiences exposed Alex to new approaches in grain handling, drying and monitoring systems - The growing importance of on-farm grain storage in Australian agriculture - Why curiosity, adaptability and “having a crack” have been central to Alex’s career journey - How documenting experiences and reflecting on lessons helped reveal long-term passions and career direction - The role of technology and engineering in improving grain quality, efficiency and decision-making - Why supporting growers with practical, relevant solutions remains at the heart of the work Alex does today Watch this episode as a video on YouTube https://youtu.be/o9N5iKEtTuQ More information Alex Conway, Control Unlimited https://www.grainaeration.com.au/ https://groundcover.grdc.com.au/grower-stories/northern/two-young-guns-take-over-from-guru-of-grain-storage https://grdc.com.au/resources-and-publications/grdc-update-papers/tab-content/grdc-update-papers/2025/11/managing-grain-quality-in-storage GRDC in Conversation is a limited series GRDC Podcast. It features in-depth interviews with growers and other experts in the grains industry who share their expertise, knowledge and experiences by exploring their personal stories, history, influences and motivations. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of GRDC, the interviewees’ employer, institution or other associated parties. GRDC Project Code HAG2507-001SAX https://grdc.com.au/grdc-investments/investments/investment?code=HAG2507-001SAX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who has been a guest on GRDC Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tim Rethus
• Ben Congdon
• Callum Wesley
• Therese McBeath
• Andrew Thomas

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,024,849

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 89 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

67

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Books guests

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