Toni Somes

Agricultural communications specialist. Passionate about the bush, good wine and great gardens.

[Rohan Brill @brill_ag]

Still time to register for our Ganmain Agronomy Field Day next week. Some great speakers and will have @PhenologyisFun to guide cereal frost discussions. There will be opportunities to discuss past research on frost in canola from @theGRDC OCP project.
https://t.co/H4dc0P5ljw

[Rohan Brill @brill_ag]

Frost really starting to show its effects in all crops here now. Tomorrow’s field day has some of the most experienced agronomists on this topic area in attendance. Well worth attending to help make rational decisions with current crops

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

A record 780 strong crowd @theGRDC 2024 Perth update to hear this major biosecurity announcement this morning.

[GRDC @theGRDC]

A national #biosecurity initiative announced by GRDC Chair John Woods at the #GRDCUpdates in Perth today is set to transform the effectiveness and responsiveness of Australia’s grains biosecurity system: https://t.co/vy2FyaGb64
@nswdpi @DPIRDbroadacre @SA_PIRSA @DEECA_Vic @DAFQld

[GRDC @theGRDC]

🎯 GENERAL MANAGER ROLE

GRDC is seeking a suitably qualified candidate to join the organisation as the General Manager, Genetic Technologies, Biosecurity and Regulation.

Find out more and apply here ▶️ https://t.co/FD2gvx88HN

#GRDC #GeneralManager #ExecutiveRecruitment

[GRDC @theGRDC]

🎁 2023 Unwrapped: Top 4 Videos 🎁

1. Solving the mystery of potassium deficiency, south https://t.co/VnwHiwazkb
2. Sub-surface drainage, west https://t.co/TTvKfButx7
3. WAND explained https://t.co/hVfBWDB0OD
4. WeedSmart the 'Big 6' https://t.co/KR6a7SPq77

#GRDCUnwrapped

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@CarberryPeter @theGRDC Isn’t this the best @CarberryPeter? I’m sure Laurie got his point across eventually 😉😂.

[GRDC @theGRDC]

🍺 Are you a malted barley fan like Laurie? This week is national Whole Grain Week so we asked GRDC staff what their favourite grain-based meals are...

For more information visit: https://t.co/7VsZfuxZzZ

#WholeGrainWeek #Barley

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@callydupe Congratulations! What exciting news. Sounds like a very special Christmas coming up.

[GRDC @theGRDC]

📗 The GRDC Annual Report for 2022-23 has been published on the GRDC website, with GRDC Managing Director @Nige_Hart announcing the publication by acknowledging the value of the industry, the key role of partners & the importance of transparency.

👉 https://t.co/N48yUC6wCi

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@BindiTurner @theGRDC @Nige_Hart Congrats @BindiTurner look forward to working with you again and welcome to Team @theGRDC.

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@CarberryPeter @CGIAR @theGRDC Living the best retired life! 100pc approve @CarberryPeter - in fact very envious. We need that sort of retainer @gsandral 😉.

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@ColinJBettles @theCCDM @GrainProducers @GrainGrowersLtd @theGRDC Thanks for joining us today @ColinJBettles was so good to have you along.

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@Coretext_au @theGRDC Really appreciated you taking the time to catch up in Canberra @Coretext_au and @nicolebtweets was such a positive, constructive meeting. Look forward to working together on @theGRDC #GroundCover.

[GRDC @theGRDC]

Can't say we're not consistent 🤷

#FridayFunny #FieldDaySeason #DriveaWhiteUte

[GRDC @theGRDC]

Today @MurrayWatt launched RiskWi$e, a 5yr $30m national GRDC investment to help grain growers better manage risks such as drought, market volatility. @CSIRO will lead #RiskWise & engage 25 local grower/extension/advisory groups + research partners.

👉 https://t.co/ou6ijRjBTc

[GRDC @theGRDC]

Today the Victorian Minister for Ag @GayleTierney & GRDC Board chair John Woods announced a $30M co-investment between to support the Australian Grains Genebank to help fast-track the development of new crop varieties for grain growers.

👉 https://t.co/hx3kUBCQdj

📷 @VicGovAg

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@nicolebtweets @theGRDC @Nige_Hart Thanks @nicolebtweets was great to catch up with some of the @Coretext_au crew while we were in Melbourne too.

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

So good to have the new GRDC RD&E plan launched today at #AGIC in Melbourne. Building on 30 years of research and informed by hundreds of conversations with our grain growers.

[GRDC @theGRDC]

GRDC Video 🎬

Creating solutions for growers for a better tomorrow ✨

Today we officially launch GRDC's new Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Plan 2023-28.

Watch the full video: https://t.co/s7LhCANGJu

Find out more at https://t.co/Kvx5AcoFsk

#RDEPlan2023_28

[Toni Somes @ToniSomes]

@theGRDC @FarmsafeAust @bogandillan apologies ‘veteran’ is on me should have described you as a experienced, industry legend with a wealth of knowledge! Please accept my apologies.

[GRDC @theGRDC]

Roy Hamilton understands the challenges that come with working on-farm, the veteran grower has known some ‘near misses’ in his time and is sharing his experiences ahead of Farm Safety Week: https://t.co/OJXw2NLzvO

#nationalfarmsafetyweek #farmsafety | @FarmsafeAust