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Interested in variety performance and response to fungicide in wheat, barley and canola? Checkout 2024 GEN results out today! The Germplasm Evaluation Network (GEN) is a FAR Australia Industry...

We’re currently seeking applicants for positions based in VIC, NSW, SA and WA. With multiple positions available it is advised to specify your preferred working location when applying. Research Manager...

Industry Innovations Germplasm Evaluation Network (II GEN) Interested in crop variety performance with and without disease management? Check out the latest variety results now. The Germplasm Evaluation Network (GEN)...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announces the retirement of Communications and Events Manager, Rachel Hamilton. After eight years in the role (four years as a...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is pleased to announce its national line up of Crop Technology Centre (CTC) field days for the 2024 season, with...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is pleased toannounce the launch of a new GRDC investment which aims to transform on-farm profitability forwheat and barley growers...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is pleased to announce the appointment of Deeptangshu Das as Agricultural Trials Officer (ATO). This key role not only signifies...

2023 WA Crop Technology Centre (Frankland River) The Germplasm Evaluation Network (GEN) is a FAR Australia ‘Industry Innovations 2025’ initiative thattests crop performance across FAR Australia’s national network of...

Hyper Yielding Crops Project (FAR2004-002SAX)Trial 3. HYC G.E.M Trial Series – Time of sowing 12023 WA Crop Technology Centre (Frankland River) Sown: 29 April 2023Harvested: 20 November 2023Rotation position:...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k86rHaq9JvI Join Nick and Darcy as they battle swarms of flies to bring you the latest in the Victorian Germplasm Evaluation Network. Check out the full report from the...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is pleased to announce the appointments of two accomplished Non-Executive Directors to its board, whilst bidding farewell to a valued...

FAR Australia, Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is thrilled to announce the nations Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) Award winners for the 2022 season. The HYC...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge suite of e-Products, a series of written, audio and visual extension and education...

WA sets the scene as Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider kicks off its 2023 national programme of the GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) field days....

FAR Australia, Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is thrilled to announce both the WA and VIC Hyper Yielding Crops Award winners for the 2022 season....

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider is pleased to announce the appointment of Sean McKenzie as the new Agricultural Trials Officer (ATO). This key role signifies...

Cropping expert celebrates 40 years of dedicated service Nick Poole (Pooley), a prominent figure in the Australian grains industry, is today celebrating 40 years of dedicated service in the...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Dr Ben Jones as Senior Research Manager. Announcing this latest appointment, Nick Poole, FAR Australia’s...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Rajdeep Sandhu who joins the Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia team as an Agricultural Trials...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider today announced its Research Director, Dr Kenton Porker, will be leaving the organisation on 2 December 2022. Dr Porker has...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announces the appointment of Greg Fraser to its board of directors effective Friday 28th October 2022. Mr Fraser was CEO...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Jayme Burkett who joins the Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia team as a Senior Agricultural...

For the second year running, the enthusiasm and clear vision, combined with the determination to reach high productivity goals are just some of the traits of the Grains Research...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider marks a major milestone. Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia announced today that it has achieved a major milestone: 10 years...

Growers from around the country who chose to challenge some historical yield potential benchmarks by taking part in the second year of the GRDC’s hyper yielding crops (HYC) awards...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointments of two new agricultural trials officers; Rebecca Murray and Daniel Bosveld. Confirming the appointments, Field Applied...

Cultivating sustainable solutions to increase broadacre productivity through research, extension, training and adoption is the aim of ‘Industry Innovations 2025 (II2025). Now approaching its second year, Industry Innovations 2025...

That’s the question Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia aims to answer as part of the GRDC’s investment ‘Optimising Irrigated Grains’, a project with the objective of maximising the profitability...

Barley yields in excess of 10 t/ha have been recorded at Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia’sSA Crop Technology Centre, home to the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC)Hyper Yielding...

Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia has produced canola yields in excess of 6 t/ha as part of theGrains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) Hyper Yielding Crops research project. The...

Growers from across the southern high rainfall zones have been recognised for theirdetermination to reach high productivity goals as part of the GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Crops Awardsinitiative. The following...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Max Bloomfield as agricultural trials officer. Confirming the appointment, Field Applied Research (FAR) Australia’s managing...

The enthusiasm and clear vision, combined with the determination to reach high productivity goals are just some of the remarkable traits of the GRDC’s Hyper Yielding Crops (HYC) inaugural...

First year of the GRDC’s ‘Optimising Irrigated Grains’ research project delivers some pleasing results. Increasing productivity of irrigated crops is the intent of the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s...

Growers from around the country who chose to take part in the GRDC’s inaugural hyper yielding crops (HYC) awards initiative are about to find out just how hyper their...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Annieka Paridaen to its board of directors, this brings the number of board members to...

Spring sown barley has topped grain yields of 10 t/ha and up to 11.42 t/ha in the highest yielding cultivar Laureate. The irrigated spring barley trials were sown on...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Adam Inchbold to its board of directors effective Monday 1st March 2021. Mr Inchbold owns...

FAR Australia commends the work of the CSIRO which has seen a NSW grower claim the Australian record for the highest yielding canola crop. The 7.16 t/ha crop is...

Australian based field applied researcher, developer and extension provider announced today the appointment of Dr Kenton Porker as its new Research Director. Confirming the appointment, Field Applied Research (FAR)...

Australian based field applied research, extension and training provider confirms fresh new look as part of its ongoing commitment to provide Australian grain growers with more profitable and sustainable...

The COVID-19 pandemic has without doubt changed the way we all live our daily lives and will continue to impact the way FAR Australia delivers extension activities to growers,...

Michael Straight will be leaving FAR Australia after six and half years of service to the organisation as Research Manager at the Mulwala office in NSW. After moving from...

FAR Australia are pleased to announce the establishment of a new field research hub in Esperance, WA. Please see attached PDF for more information.

FAR Australia are pleased to announce the appointment of two new staff members at their Mulwala office in Southern NSW. Please see attached PDF for more information.

Last opportunity to apply for FAR Australia’s vacant positions, applications close 20/12/2019, click below for more details. Crop Agronomy – Research Manager (located Mulwala NSW) Crop Agronomy – Field...

A small town in Australia’s smallest state is about to host one big event. Hagley in northern Tasmania will next month be a mecca for high yielding cereal crop...

A field research site dedicated to supporting mainland high rainfall zone growers in their efforts to achieve higher yields of wheat and barley through genetic improvement and management will...