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: UWA2401-009RSX
    GRS 2024 (Bryan Hau) - Identification and characterisation of the molecular drivers of malting performance in Hordeum vulgare
    Hordeum vulgare (barley) is the second most produced crop in Australia, which allows us to be responsible for 30-40% of the global malt trade. Currently, our malt export market is expanding to new countries and to account for this growth, farmers…
    Project start date:
    01/01/2024
    Project end date:
    30/04/2027
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: WOT2408-001AWX
    Thriving Women 2024 Sponsorship
    GRDC event sponsorship for the Thriving Women 2024 conference.
    Project start date:
    15/12/2023
    Project end date:
    14/10/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: VET2312-001CAX
    Impact of Foot and Mouth disease on grains value chain
    Foot and mouth disease is a viral disease that affects cloven-hoof animals, including cattle, sheep and goats. This disease is not currently present in Australia, but if it was introduced there would be severe implications for livestock producers…
    Project start date:
    13/12/2023
    Project end date:
    30/06/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: DEE2312-001CAX
    Physical collections arising from GRDC investments: Current status and future outlook.
    Biological collections play an important part in species identification, biodiversity cataloguing, disease and pest surveillance, and national biosecurity. Biological specimens and collections refer to samples of plants, soils, weeds, insects,…
    Project start date:
    01/12/2023
    Project end date:
    30/06/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SCF2311-002SAX
    NGN- Snails surveillance project for the South Coast of Western Australia
    The purpose of this investment is to:1) Upskill growers and advisers on the south coast of WA on the biology and ecology of pest snails to determine optimal baiting timing2) Value-add to the existing UOA2205-005RTX- More effective control of pest…
    Project start date:
    27/11/2023
    Project end date:
    10/11/2025
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    West
  • GRDC Code: UMU2311-005RTX
    An initial analysis of the levels of plant available Silicon in the Western region.
    There is evidence that suggests that Silicon can have a number of benefits for crops (wheat) including; improving tolerance to salinity and drought stresses, regulation of plant water relationships, gas exchange, photosynthesis, nutrient balance,…
    Project start date:
    18/11/2023
    Project end date:
    31/08/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    West
  • GRDC Code: UOA2311-007FAX
    Australian Plant Phenomics Facility 2023-2028 - Phase 1
    The Australian Plant Phenomics Facility (APPF) provides access to phenotyping equipment and expertise to the Australian plant research community. This investment supports the acquisition and implementation of a fleet of six mobile phenotyping units…
    Project start date:
    01/11/2023
    Project end date:
    30/06/2028
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: MTL2310-001SAX
    Audit & GA4 Migration
    This project supports GRDC's digital strategy to improve information relevance for all stakeholders.Comprised of three phases, this project will include:1. Tracking and Google Analytics audit2. Reporting and data visualisation 3. GA4 Training…
    Project start date:
    30/10/2023
    Project end date:
    30/06/2025
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SCU2307-001RTX
    Regenerative Agriculture: understanding the intent, practices, the benefits and disbenefits.
    This GRDC investment will see a transdisciplinary approach engage growers from across Australia and researchers from accredited scientific organisations to apply an objective, scientifically rigourous approach to investigate regenerative…
    Project start date:
    23/10/2023
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SRE2310-001SAX
    NGN - Case studies to explore the economics of new precision weed management technology
    This project aims to provide grain growers with valuable insights into the integration, costs, advantages, disadvantages, and economic benefits of precision weed management technologies. Through case study publications, podcasts, and video series,…
    Project start date:
    02/10/2023
    Project end date:
    27/09/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West