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: 31 - 40 of 99 search results
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GRDC Code: DAQ2303-005RTX
NGN - Deep phosphorus: research validation, economic viability and extension in South West Qld
The investment is to provide growers in the Mungindi and Meandarra regions with replicated and demonstration trials in conjunction with economic analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and viability of deep P application to increase yield and profit. …- Project start date:
- 01/05/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/06/2026
- Crop type:
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- All Crops, (All Crops)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: BWD2304-001SAX
NGN - Vetch agronomy for the lower Vic Mallee
This project lead by BCG is looking to provide Victorian Mallee growers a better understanding of the nitrogen and soil moisture legacy benefits from growing vetch under different management systems. They will also have a greater understanding of…- Project start date:
- 03/04/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/06/2025
- Crop type:
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- Vetch, (Legume)
- Region:
- South
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: WMG2304-001SAX
NGN - Determining optimal potassium levels and management options for the West Midlands regions
This project aims to support growers in the Wests Midlands region to understand potassium (K) cycling across their system and determine their farm's K budget. Growers in the West Midlands region have identified potassium (K) deficiency as an…- Project start date:
- 01/04/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/04/2026
- Crop type:
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- All Crops, (All Crops)
- Region:
- West
Project Status:
Active
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GRDC Code: KAL2303-001SAX
NGN: Investigation of seeding system soil throw and pre-emergent options to control blue lupin establishment and growth in narrow-leaf lupin
The Western Australian blue lupin (Lupinus cosentinii) was introduced into Australia for summer sheep feed and soil improvement in the Geraldton, West Midlands, Dandaragan and Gingin districts in the 1900s, and was popular in areas due to its…- Project start date:
- 31/03/2023
- Project end date:
- 31/03/2025
- Crop type:
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- Lupins, (Legume)
- Region:
- West
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: DAQ2303-006RTX
NGN - Understanding the nitrogen contribution of chickpea in Queensland using the natural abundance technique
A range of summer and winter pulse crops are widely grown in the Northern Region for the benefits they provide in the crop rotation including improved nitrogen (N) nutrition, weed and disease management. While the perception has been that legumes…- Project start date:
- 01/03/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/09/2024
- Crop type:
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- Chickpeas, (Legume)
- Region:
- North
Project Status:
Completed
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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: UOA2301-004RTX
NGN - Effective control of three corner jack (spiny emex) species in lentils in the mid and upper north of SA
The control of three corner jack (spiny emex) species in lentils has been raised as a significant constraint on light soils in the western areas of the mid- and upper-north of SA. Generally, due to multiple herbicide options, three corner jack is…- Project start date:
- 28/02/2023
- Project end date:
- 28/02/2025
- Crop type:
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- Lentils, (Legume)
- Region:
- South, West
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: BVW2302-001SAX
NGN: Guidance for spreading mouse bait to improve efficacy and maintain bait integrity
During periods of high mouse numbers, with the threat of crop losses, growers often access and use spreaders built for other purposes, such as mollusc bait and fertiliser spreaders, that are not set-up correctly for applying mouse bait. As a result, …- Project start date:
- 24/02/2023
- Project end date:
- 30/09/2024
- Crop type:
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- All Crops, (All Crops)
- Region:
- North, South, West
Project Status:
Completed