Grains Convo

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 manage input costs. The discussion highlights how lupins can set up following crops and support better returns over multiple seasons.Episode links:Producing Lupins Crop Sowing GuideRainfall to date toolSoil water tool

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 to reduce risk and maximise returns. The discussion highlights how pulses can improve soil health, manage weeds and deliver valuable nitrogen benefits for following crops.Episode links:​​​​​​​Potential yield toolCrop Sowing Guide

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 Calculator, a simple tool designed to help growers understand the financial impact of deep ripping before committing valuable resources.Episode links:Easy Diesel CalculatorDPIRD/GRDC Deep Ripping factsheetSoil Water Tool

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 rainfall, Jackie outlines strategies to help growers make sound decisions.Episode Links:Crop Sowing GuidePotential yield toolRainfall to date toolSoil water toolWA crop sequence calculatorCanola seeding rate calculator

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 and adapt in-season decisions to improve returns, with a focus on allocating nitrogen where it is most likely to deliver yield and gross margin benefits. He also emphasises the importance of continually reassessing cost–benefit as conditions change, and how timely follow-up applications can be used to respond to the season as it unfolds.Episode Links:Click here to access the Rainfall to Date tool.Click here to access the Potential Yield tool.Click here to access the Soil Water tool.