Grain storage on-farm facilities primed for a pre-harvest health check
Why the Melbourne Cup carnival is an ideal time to check on all on-farm storage facilities to ensure everything is ready for the winter harvest Grain growers are being encouraged to ensure on-farm storage silos have a ‘clean bill of health’ prior to the winter crop harvest fill. The advice comes from the GRDC Grain […]
GRDC makes a call to determine right grain industry levy and research spend
Grain growers could pay more or less according to a GRDC review that will look into the cost of the grains industry levy RD&E and GRDC reserves In a history-making move, the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) has recommended a review to determine the optimum or ‘right-size’ research and development investment to continue to […]
Crop research in low and medium rainfall zones attracts funding of $20.4 million
An innovative $20.4 million research project is expected to boost profits for grain growers in low and medium rainfall zones The project will also consider greenhouse gas (GHG) emission options, and will be a joint five-year investment between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD). […]
GRDC appoints grain supply expert Nigel Hart as Managing Director
Nigel Hart will be tasked with the vital role of developing a RD&E plan for the next five-years for 2023 to 2028 GRDC Chairman and Goondiwindi grain grower John Woods said a comprehensive search for a new managing director had successfully resulted in the internationally recognised and well-known agricultural sector identity Nigel Hart stepping into […]
Wet winter forces growers onto disease alert this season
A wetter-than-average start to the winter cropping season has become a double-edged sword for grain growers Experts from agronomists ranks are warning of an increased disease risk this year, particularly if wet conditions continue.Recent rainfall patterns and mild temperatures have proved ideal conditions for the development of root and foliar diseases increasing the need for […]
INVITA seed variety trials promise access to faster and smarter crop growing data
Grain growers will get access to better crop variety selections from grain trial data following a $5 million investment by GRDC into an international collaboration
GRDC invites grain growers to Summer Session meetups in January
If you are a grain grower looking forward to a hard-earned break by the coast in January, but have time for a quick catch-up, you’re invited. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is throwing three, relaxed-vibe ‘Summer Sesh’ local forums in Broadwater (near Busselton), Albany and Esperance. Hosted by the GRDC’s western region Grower […]
GRDC directors will oversee $174 million in grain levies and gov matched funds
Of the seven directors appointed for the next Grains Research Development Corporation (GRDC) three-year term that commenced on 1 October 2020 three are reappointments and four are new appointees. “The appointment of the next non-executive directors is paramount to realising the priorities highlighted in GRDC’s Research, Development and Extension Plan for 2018‑2023,” Agriculture Minister Littleproud […]
Research aims to unlock secrets of difficult soils
Expertise from industries outside agriculture, including mining, will be harnessed as part of new research that aims to increase the profitability of grain crops grown on problematic ‘ironstone gravel’ soils. With Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) investment The University of Western Australia (UWA) is leading research that will improve knowledge about the properties of […]
Study tours for growers with funding offered by the GRDC
It’s one of those hard gigs to win, but for some lucky soles the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is offering funding support for groups of growers and their advisers interested in undertaking study tours on key issues facing the grains industry. Available through the GRDC Grower Development Program, applications for the domestic and […]