GRDC Investments

Investments

Welcome to our investments. We invest in Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers.

Here you will find active investments, and investments completed after 1 January 2020 from our RD&E portfolio. Some investments will display related communication and extension activities, and other associated outputs.

Please let us know what you think as we welcome any feedback.

Investment list

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  • GRDC Code: UOA2411-002RTX
    Reducing barley post-grain filling yield losses: Developing a robust screening pipeline for barley head-loss.
    Barley head-loss is an ongoing problem in Australia that leads to reduced yields based on environmental factors and cultivar sensitivity. As recently as 2022/23, grower and advisor reports estimate that head-loss in barley crops cost growers between …
    Project start date:
    01/10/2024
    Project end date:
    30/11/2026
    Crop type:
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SQU2409-001SAX
    TrialMAP Phase 2
    There is now a new trial map interface that is pulling data from the Online Farm Trials database and the project will move into the next phase where the new product will be validated with users, refined and then launched to be publicly available. In …
    Project start date:
    23/09/2024
    Project end date:
    26/06/2025
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: PFR2409-001CAX
    Evaluation Panel Member [NZ Plant & Food Research] - National Faba Bean Breeding Program
    Evaluators will conduct individual assessments of the NFBP applications against the Evaluation Criteria for EOI and RFT procurement phases.
    Project start date:
    16/09/2024
    Project end date:
    31/03/2025
    Crop type:
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SAH2409-001CAX
    Evaluation Panel Member [Sara Hely] - National Faba Bean Breeding Program
    Evaluators will conduct individual assessments of the NFBP applications against the Evaluation Criteria for EOI and RFT procurement phases.
    Project start date:
    10/09/2024
    Project end date:
    31/03/2025
    Crop type:
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SGA2409-001CAX
    Evaluation Panel Member [SGA Solutions Pty Ltd] - National Faba Bean Breeding Program
    Evaluators will conduct individual assessments of the NFBP applications against the Evaluation Criteria for EOI and RFT procurement phases.
    Project start date:
    10/09/2024
    Project end date:
    31/03/2025
    Crop type:
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: UOA2401-017RTX
    Soybean Breeding For Australia 2024-2029
    Soybean is a minor summer crop in Australia yet plays an important role in the oilseed industry. Australian soybean production is ~35,000 t/year with expansion of the Australian soybean industry previously being limited due to inconsistent and…
    Project start date:
    01/09/2024
    Project end date:
    30/11/2029
    Crop type:
    • Soybean, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    North, South
  • GRDC Code: CUR2408-001BGX
    GRDC International Visiting Fellowships Program 2023/24 Thorsten Langner
    The Australian agriculture industry faces constant threats from diseases caused by fungal pathogens which can lead to yield loss and a reduction in profit margin. While advancements in crop genetics, chemical and cultural control strategies have…
    Project start date:
    19/08/2024
    Project end date:
    15/11/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: ORM2408-002CAX
    Identifying investment opportunities for occupational health and safety on grain farms
    This consultancy will undertake a review of the current landscape surrounding OH&S on farm and identify where high impact investment can occur to limit damage to equipment, waste, personal injury and loss of life. This will consider behaviour…
    Project start date:
    09/08/2024
    Project end date:
    15/11/2024
    Crop type:
    • Not Crop Specific, (Not Crop Specific)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: IMP2408-001CAX
    Identifying investment gaps and opportunities for building community trust and acceptance in the Australian grains industry
    To deliver on the 2023-28 Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) plan, community trust has been identified as a high priority area for investment. High levels of community trust and…
    Project start date:
    05/08/2024
    Project end date:
    15/11/2024
    Crop type:
    • Not Crop Specific, (Not Crop Specific)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: AUA2408-001SAX
    NVT Victorian/Tasmanian Crop Sowing Guides (2025, 2026, 2027 & 2028) - data collation and publication management
    The National Variety Trials (NVT) Crop Sowing Guide for Victoria and Tasmania aims to summarise information on current commercially available varieties of grain crops grown in those states. Updated every year with new results from the NVT program,…
    Project start date:
    05/08/2024
    Project end date:
    17/12/2027
    Crop type:
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Sorghum, (Cereal)
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    North, South, West