Investing in RD&E to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers
Latest news
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16 Oct 2018Get the farm business facts with new resources
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16 Oct 2018Grain storage workshops for CQ growers
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15 Oct 2018WithTheGrain: Know your code before entering the paddock this ...
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15 Oct 2018Long fallow disorder risk this summer
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GRDC communities
Creating opportunities for growers, advisors, industry and researchers to interact and
engage in information and knowledge sharing for the extension of research
Featured publications
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19 Sep 2018Capital gains tax implications on the sale or transfer of farmland
It is important to check CGT implications in advance when sale or transfer of affected assets is being considered, read this fact sheet for more infoRead more about item -
20 Sep 2018Structuring your business for generational transfer
Transfer of land is often the initial focus with succession planning; however, to achieve the best outcome for all involved it is often better if it is the last…Read more about item -
20 Sep 2018Applying corporate principles and processes to the family farm
A family farming operation will have many satisfying years – including the nonprofitable years – if management is approached in a fair but commercial manner.…Read more about item -
20 Sep 2018Investing in a sprayer: guidelines to assist the decisions
Your sprayer is a critical implement in broadacre cropping. Choosing the right sprayer and justifying the cost is challenging. Consider this structured approach…Read more about item
Areas of investment
Choose a topic of interest and browse the latest research, updates, tools
and information from our extensive library of resources.
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Agronomy
In-crop management and physiology of cereal, oilseeds or pulse crops.
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Disease
Plant pathogens - fungal, bacterial, viral and nematodes
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Farming System
The interaction of plant, water, environment and soil across a crop sequence.
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Information & Research Support
Capacity support that underpins grains RD&E.
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Nutrition
The availability, uptake and interaction of nutrients with plants and soil.
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Pests
Vertebrate and invertebrate pests in grain crops and grain in storage.
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Soil
Soil characterisation, constraints and biological processes.
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Weeds
Generally unwanted plants in competition with crop plants
Upcoming events
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17 OctInverleigh
SFS AgriFocus Field Day
Southern Farming Systems will host the leading technical event for high rainfall zone cropping systems at the Inverleigh Trial Site.Read more about SFS AgriFocus Field Day -
17 OctHolbrook
Managing dual-purpose grazing cereals in NSW farming systems
Grower and agronomist workshop on managing dual-purpose grazing cereals in NSW farming systems.Read more about Managing dual-purpose grazing cereals in NSW farming systems -
17 OctPyramid Hill
GRDC Effective Spray Application Workshop
Join Australia’s leading spray application specialist, Bill Gordon, for a FREE workshop to enhance the performance of your sprayer, improve…Read more about GRDC Effective Spray Application Workshop