New Frost Thrust

Neil Young, Chair GRDC Western Panel A national workshop in Perth, conducted by GRDC, has brought together scientists from around Australia who are attempting to develop grain varieties better able to withstand frost. The potential cost/risk of damage from frost has increased in recent years as farmers move to earlier sowing and the cost and use of inputs increases. The Perth workshop will help GRDC set frost research priorities with scientists confident they will eventually develop more frost tolerant varieties....