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 27 search results
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GRDC Code: CRP2502-001SAX
NGN: Flannel bush (Solanum lasiophyllum) and wild tomato/round-leaved solanum (Solanum orbiculatum) management in the NAR
Flannel bush and wild tomato, both native Solanum species, are emerging as persistent weeds in mixed livestock and continuous cropping systems north of Geraldton. These thorny, woody shrubs, with thick, hairy leaves, primarily spread through root…- Project start date:
- 01/02/2025
- Project end date:
- 05/05/2027
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Region:
- West
Project Status:
Active
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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:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Chickpeas, (Legume)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: PSC2401-001RTX
NGN - Very early season annual ryegrass on lower Eyre Peninsula: interactions between physiology, herbicide resistance and efficacy
NGN - Very early season annual ryegrass on lower Eyre Peninsula: interactions between physiology, herbicide resistance and efficacyThis project aims to address the significant issue of annual ryegrass control for growers on the lower Eyre Peninsula. …- Project start date:
- 01/01/2024
- Project end date:
- 01/05/2026
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (Cereal)
- Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
- Region:
- South
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: CUR2305-004SAX
NGN - Management strategies for wheat powdery mildew in southern NSW - Resistance Testing
This investment will test for resistance mutations to Group 3 (DMI) and Group 11 (QoI) fungicides in wheat powdery mildew in the Northern region, which has seen resistance shifts in recent years. In partnership with separate procurements, mutations…- Project start date:
- 01/05/2023
- Project end date:
- 31/12/2024
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (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: FAR2302-001RTX
NGN - Management strategies for wheat powdery mildew in southern NSW - Validation and extension
Wheat powdery mildew can cause up to 25% yield loss in Australia with commonly grown varieties possessing poor resistance, ranging from susceptible to very susceptible. Wheat powdery mildew is found throughout the wheat growing regions of NSW and is …- Project start date:
- 28/02/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/05/2025
- Crop type:
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- Wheat, (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