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: UMU2501-005RTX
    Development of soil water repellency management options for Australian grain growers.
    This project will enable growers to better manage and mitigate the impact of soil water repellency through increased understanding of crop and pasture species, stubble and farming systems on how soil water repellency occurs, in contrasting seasons…
    Project start date:
    19/01/2025
    Project end date:
    18/01/2030
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    South, West
  • GRDC Code: DAW2410-003RTX
    Sustainable systems for profit maximisation in the HRZ of WA
    The high rainfall zone (HRZ) of Western Australia (WA) is defined as the region where the mean annual rainfall varies between 450 and 750 mm (Zhang et al., 2016). The high rainfall zone (HRZ) of Western Australia lies within the Albany and Esperance …
    Project start date:
    14/10/2024
    Project end date:
    29/06/2029
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Vetch, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    West
  • 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
  • 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
  • GRDC Code: CSP2403-018RTX
    Program 2: Enhancing the agronomic and nutritive value of narrow-leafed lupin by reducing seed coat thickness and increasing protein…
    The Australian narrow-leafed lupin (NLL) is a vital pulse crop, serving as a cost-effective protein source for animal feed. NLLs are well adopted WA's climate and acidic soils, playing a pivotal role in crop rotations, enriching soil nitrogen…
    Project start date:
    02/04/2024
    Project end date:
    28/04/2028
    Crop type:
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: UMU2404-007RTX
    Program 1: Enhancing the nutritional quality of narrow-leafed lupin by reducing anti-nutritional seed alkaloid levels.
    Narrow-leafed lupin (NLL), commonly known as Australian Sweet Lupin, plays a pivotal role in Australia's agricultural landscape, serving as a cost-effective protein source, disrupting cereal disease cycles in crop rotations, and enriching…
    Project start date:
    01/04/2024
    Project end date:
    31/03/2028
    Crop type:
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: UOQ2403-012RTX
    Genetic initiative to transform symbiotic nitrogen fixation in Australian pulse crops
    Legume pulses, including chickpea, lentil, field pea, fababean, lupin and mungbean, are a valuable part of the grains industry in Australia because of their protein rich seeds and their ability to capture atmospheric nitrogen for growth, via…
    Project start date:
    18/03/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2028
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Mungbeans, (Legume)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: UOA2402-010RTX
    UA: Calcium requirements of Australian pest snails and the impact of liming
    This project aims to understand the impact of calcium on snail behaviour, exploring local adaptations, and developing targeted interventions to mitigate snail damage in Western and Southern Australian farming systems. Four snail species of…
    Project start date:
    17/02/2024
    Project end date:
    31/08/2028
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    South, West
  • GRDC Code: LIV2402-003RTX
    Fertiliser recommendations for grain legumes in Western region with limited production area.
    As adapted pulse crop species become available for growers in regions of Western Australia, associated fertiliser recommendations for the major elements (Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) and Sulphur (S)) are required to maximise profitability.…
    Project start date:
    01/02/2024
    Project end date:
    31/03/2027
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Vetch, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    Region:
    West
  • GRDC Code: UMU2402-006RTX
    MU: Calcium requirements of Australian pest snails and the impact of liming
    This project aims to enhance mollusc expertise in Australia by supporting two PhD researchers. Their work will focus on understanding the basic biology and nutrient requirements of four snail species that affect Australian grain production, and they …
    Project start date:
    01/02/2024
    Project end date:
    31/12/2028
    Crop type:
    • Chickpeas, (Legume)
    • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
    • Field Peas, (Legume)
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    • Lupins, (Legume)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    South, West