4R Nutrient Stewardship Framework

Irrigation 101

Irrigation 101 is a series of online introductory learning modules about key concepts in the Australian irrigation sector. The modules are designed to help new recruits – including on farm employees and others engaging with irrigated agriculture for the first time – gain a better understanding of how the irrigation industry ‘works’.

Introduction to weather and climate

Weather and climate play a significant role in determining agricultural potential and productivity. They influence not only how much water is available for plant growth, livestock consumption, and other on-farm activities but also the levels of wind, heat, and sunlight experienced, which also have a significant influence on production.

Introduction to business planning

Planning is fundamental to successful farm businesses. This course introduces the importance of developing a farm business plan and explores the various components of an effective plan. Throughout the course, you will reflect on your own business and begin to think about how to plan for your business's future.

Three important micronutrients in SE Australia

This course was developed by GRDC Communities in conjunction with Dr. Nigel Wilhelm from the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI). It is based on research conducted by Nigel on three important micronutrients that agronomists and farmers working in south eastern Australia should be aware of.

Planning for next year's crop nutrition

This course provides an overview of how to assess nutrient stocks at the end of the season. It is based on a webinar produced by Dr. Rob Norton from the International Plant Nutrition Institute, facilitated by GRDC Communities – Crop Nutrition.

Using plant tissue tests for better results

This course provides an overview of plant tissue testing for broadacre crops. It is based on a webinar presented by Chris Dowling from Back Paddock Company, titled 'Plant Tissue Testing – an underused tool in broadacre crop nutrition'.