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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Investment list

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  • GRDC Code: UOQ2503-008RTX
    Addressing emerging nutrient limitations in the Australian grains industry for improved fertiliser management of potassium (K)
    Australia has a negative K balance of 400kt per year with approximately three times more K removed from the system than applied across agricultural areas. The continuous negative K balance through consecutive time periods has increased the area of…
    Project start date:
    01/03/2025
    Project end date:
    31/05/2029
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    • Sorghum, (Cereal)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    North, South
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: UOA2407-001RTX
    Program 3 - Improved genetic resistance: Effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea (Phase 2)
    This project aims to improve chickpea yield stability and increase grower profitability by reducing losses associated with the disease Ascochyta blight (AB), caused by the fungus Ascochyta rabiei. The project builds on results of Phase 1 investment…
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: GRI2407-001RTX
    Program 1 - Pathogen studies: Effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea (Phase 2)
    Ascochyta blight (AB) is a major disease in chickpea that is caused by the Ascochyta rabiei fungi and can lead to significant damages to crops and yield losses under favourable conditions when not managed. Our previous studies shown that Ascochyta…
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: DEE2407-001RTX
    Program 4 - Largescale phenotyping and development of IDM strategies: Effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of…
    Ascochyta blight is the greatest disease threat to the Australian chickpea industry and can result in complete crop loss. Currently there are limited genetic options, and therefore, management is reliant on multiple fungicide applications. To…
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: ICA2407-001RTX
    Program 2 - International host/pathogen differential sets: Effective genetic and sustainable management of Ascochyta blight of Chickpea…
    Chickpea is an important pulse crop globally, with Ascochyta blight one of the main diseases affecting yield. This GRDC-funded project led by ICARDA will continue from GRDC investment ICA2007-001RTX and aims to deliver a differential set of chickpea …
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: ALB2406-002SAX
    NVT Sorghum Harvest Reports 2024/25
    Every year GRDC produces up to two sorghum harvest reports as part of the National Variety Trials (NVT) program. The sorghum harvest report contain the previous four years of sorghum trial results to provide the latest independent varietal…
    Project start date:
    14/06/2024
    Project end date:
    31/10/2025
    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
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: UOM2404-006RTX
    Novel pest suppression in grains and vegetables: preparing the grain and vegetable industries for a future without broad-spectrum…
    The Australian Grains and Horticulture Pest Innovation Program (AGHPIP) is a $24.79 million, five-year investment aimed at transforming pest management in Australian grain and vegetable industries. The $10M GRDC investment is led by the University…
    Project start date:
    05/06/2024
    Project end date:
    16/06/2029
    Crop type:
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    • Maize, (Cereal)
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    • Sorghum, (Cereal)
    • Triticale, (Cereal)
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Vetch, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    • Soybean, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: UOQ2404-013SAX
    NGN - Development of management strategies for controlling Phalaris in Northern NSW and Southern QLD
    Phalaris is a winter annual grass which was ranked as the 9th most prevalent weed in the Northern region in 2016. The current impact of this weed is likely much greater, as in recent years Phalaris has increasingly become a problem weed in the…
    Project start date:
    01/04/2024
    Project end date:
    31/03/2026
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    Region:
    North
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: CUR2403-003RTX
    Towards developing improved resistance to BGM in chickpea and lentil.
    Botrytis grey mould (BGM), caused by Botrytis cinerea in chickpea and B. cinerea and B. fabae in lentils, poses a significant biotic stress challenge to Australian pulse production. While some Australian lentil varieties show moderate resistance to…
    Project start date:
    22/03/2024
    Project end date:
    01/03/2027
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active
  • GRDC Code: PCG2403-003SAX
    Research Data Capture & Storage BAU Transition
    The service provider will develop a scope of work and implementation plan to integrate data management, including quality assurance into GRDC's Investment Operating Model to optimise operational performance and overall effectiveness and ensure…
    Project start date:
    19/03/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2024
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
    status icon Active Project Status: Active