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.
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Crop Type
Results found: 1 - 10 of 15 search results
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GRDC Code: LIV2403-004SAX
NGN - Investigating impact sowing rate on barley grain quality and WUE in the Geraldton port zone.
Growers in the Morawa district have been looking for options to diversify their cropping rotations to manage weeds, pests and diseases while maintaining profitability. Barely has been considered as one option however quality issues and achieving…- Project start date:
- 01/03/2024
- Project end date:
- 31/03/2027
- Crop type:
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- Barley, (Cereal)
- Region:
- West
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: MSF2310-001SAX
NGN - Demonstration of summer fallow weed management strategies to reduce input costs in soils of the Wentworth region
Summer fallow weeds cause large grain yield reductions in the following winter crop as they deplete soil water and nitrogen in the fallow phase, therefore limiting availability to crops. Additionally, fallow weeds can act as a 'green…- Project start date:
- 30/10/2023
- Project end date:
- 27/11/2026
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: DAQ2307-001RTX
NGN - Understanding the long term residual benefit of deep placed P in south west and central Queensland
This project aims to investigate the benefits of deep placement of phosphorus (P) fertiliser in subsoil layers to enhance crop recovery and yield. The research aims to determine the duration of the residual benefit of deep P placement and provide…- Project start date:
- 25/09/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/06/2026
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Sorghum, (Cereal)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: RPI2309-002SAX
NGN - Scoping the correlation between stubble management for subsurface acidity and Fusarium crown rot in cereal crops of the Riverine…
Title: NGN Scoping the correlation between stubble management for subsurface acidity and Fusarium crown rot in cereal crops of the Riverine Plains.This project aims to assess the relationship between stubble management practices and Fusarium Crown…- Project start date:
- 01/09/2023
- Project end date:
- 31/05/2026
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: BWD2303-002RTX
NGN - Seasonal management of disease complexes in a variable climate for the Southern Vic Mallee
This project is designed to assist grower decision making in managing disease complexes as they arise in season, and understanding risks and seasonal probabilities.Seasonal conditions in the local area can vary dramatically across decile years in…- Project start date:
- 27/03/2023
- Project end date:
- 05/06/2025
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Lentils, (Legume)
- Region:
- South
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: CFL2303-001RTX
NGN - Management of barley lodging on the Darling Downs using plant growth regulators
The profitability of growing barley on the Darling Downs (QLD) is often impacted by poor harvest efficacy due to lodging or shattering of heads prior to, or during harvest. Participants at the Brigalow Grower Group NGN Forum reported significant…- Project start date:
- 01/03/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/04/2025
- Crop type:
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- Barley, (Cereal)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: GOA2302-001SAX
NGN - Demonstration of summer fallow weed management strategies to reduce input costs in soils of the Narromine region
Summer fallow weeds cause large grain yield reductions in the following winter crop as they deplete soil water and nitrogen in the fallow phase, therefore limiting availability to crops. Additionally, fallow weeds can act as a 'green…- Project start date:
- 15/02/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/06/2025
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: SCF2208-001SAX
NGN - Investigating late winter and early spring cereal cropping opportunities for grain growers following autumn waterlogging -…
This project will examine the viability and productivity of late winter and early spring seeding of cereal varieties in the Southern region of Western Australia. The trial will assess which varieties are most suitable to being seeded later in the…- Project start date:
- 01/08/2022
- Project end date:
- 30/06/2023
- Crop type:
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- Barley, (Cereal)
- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Region:
- West
Project Status:
Completed
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GRDC Code: FAR2206-003RTX
NGN Maximising the benefit of early sowing barley and wheat cultivars in low rainfall & high temperature environments.
In western areas of NSW, a proportion of the growing seasons are set up for early sowing, however, the available range of winter barley and wheat types often experience significant heat and moisture stress in their critical growth period…- Project start date:
- 16/06/2022
- Project end date:
- 29/11/2024
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: FLR2206-001RTX
NGN Comparison of nitrogen based demand and banking strategies to aid N decision making in SE NSW
Difficulties in matching N supply to crop N demand and understanding the potential to utilise a 'Nitrogen banking' strategy to simplify decision making was raised as a priority issue and opportunity by the Medium Rainfall Zone members of the …- Project start date:
- 10/06/2022
- Project end date:
- 31/08/2023
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Barley, (Cereal)
- Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Completed