BASF has notched up a milestone, officially launching its first wheat variety bred at its Longerenong breeding facility.

While there are alternative barley markets, they're small compared to China.

Rabobank is forecasting a massive 25pc year on year increase in area for this year's winter crop, based on better seasonal conditions.

There has been a small wind-back of last month's optimism, but the BOM is still forecasting a wet winter, especially in the MDB.

A new coiled gauge wheel is allowing farmers planting with disc seeders to go longer in wetter conditions.

Shortfalls in stock feed due to drought in Thailand may prove a boon for Australian barley growers.

For more than 12 years we have been able to say it's all about Russia and that was certainly the case again last week

The short-term demand for Aussie pulses from India is subdued but there is hope it may step back into the market before the end of the year.

Expressions of interest are being sought from grower groups, advisers, researchers and people involved in agribusiness to assist the Grains Research and Development Corporation with the delivery of frost research outcomes to Australian grain growers.

The trial is being conducted in the Albany port zone.