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Joshua Taylor with Senior Engineer David Mohr at the Pinion Advisory office in Wondai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grain growers in medium and high rainfall zones will gain new tools to tackle waterlogging, runoff and evaporation thanks to a major new national project led by Pinion Advisory.<\/p>\n

Excessive water runoff and drainage can lead to erosion and the loss of vital nutrients in crops.<\/p>\n

Waterlogging can also suffocate plant roots, reduce oxygen availability and increase the risk of disease.<\/p>\n

The 5.5-year $6.5 million project, financed by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, aims to deliver practical, regionally relevant solutions to help growers manage excess water, improve paddock trafficability and boost crop yields.<\/p>\n

Pinion Advisory\u2019s Jo Jones said the project team would work with growers and drainage providers to establish new trial sites across the northern, western and southern grain production regions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

She said Wondai-based senior engineer David Mohr had been helping with information about potential Queensland sites for trials.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce established, the project will collect data on the effect of drainage on crops and the environment and the related costs and benefits,\u201d Ms Jones said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe aim to develop new guidelines, case studies and decision support tools to help growers make evidence-based decisions about drainage and land-forming.\u201d<\/p>\n

Large-scale research trials and demonstration sites will be implemented where waterlogged soils present challenges.<\/p>\n

The impact of drainage across several seasons will be investigated in different cropping systems to identify the benefits and challenges of different drainage options.<\/p>\n

The project will also review Commonwealth, State and local government legislation to help growers understand the legalities of implementing drainage and land-forming solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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