GRDC Investments

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• GRDC Code: CFL2308-001RTX

  Evaluation of biodegradable mulch film in spring planting of sorghum and maize

  Biodegradable mulch (BDM) film may be beneficial in the production of spring planted maize or sorghum in Darling Downs/Central Queensland region. The agronomic benefits of applying a BDM film in these regions include achieving enhanced water use…

  Project start date:

  01/02/2024

  Project end date:

  30/09/2026

  Crop type:

  • Maize, (Cereal)
  • Sorghum, (Cereal)

  Region:

  North

  Project Status: Active
• 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

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: QUT2401-001RTX

  Quantifying greenhouse gas emissions from the decomposition of crop residue

  The grains baseline Greenhouse Gas (GHG) report indicated on-farm GHG emissions from crop residues account for 20.4% of total emissions, of which 89% is due to decomposition of residues left in the field. The lack of country specific crop residue…

  Project start date:

  01/02/2024

  Project end date:

  31/03/2027

  Crop type:

  • All Crops, (All Crops)

  Region:

  North, South, West

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: CSP2311-010RTX

  Development and testing of a sprayable biodegradable (SBM) product for Australian broadacre crop production

  GRDC are actively investing in a biodegradable mulch (BDM product with the main driver being preservation of summer rainfall or early autumn rainfall for broadacre winter crop production. Preliminary modelling analysis shows that retention of summer …

  Project start date:

  01/02/2024

  Project end date:

  31/10/2027

  Crop type:

  • All Crops, (All Crops)

  Region:

  North, South, West

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: CFL2401-002RTX

  Development and extension to realise the system benefits and economic potential of mungbean in northern farming systems.

  Grower Feedback has indicated that there are still limitations to achieving reliable mungbean production. While wheat is the main pillar crop, growers understand that a monoculture creates weed and disease issues and therefore requires rotation…

  Project start date:

  22/01/2024

  Project end date:

  31/10/2027

  Crop type:

  • Mungbeans, (Legume)

  Region:

  North

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: CSP2401-013RTX

  Updating grains sector greenhouse gas accounting and lifecycle assessments

  Since the 2005 baseline was established for the grains industry, changes to the nitrous oxide (N2O) emission factor from residues have been accepted by the 'Common Approach' sector level accounting for Australian agriculture, which will…

  Project start date:

  15/01/2024

  Project end date:

  01/12/2025

  Crop type:

  • All Crops, (All Crops)

  Region:

  North, South, West

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: CUR2401-001BGX

  DataHarvest: a Partnership to unlock the value of RD&E Data for the Australian Grains Industry

  DataHarvest will work with more than 80 GRDC research partners including grower and farming systems groups, industry service providers, federal and state agencies and universities. It will provide them with the skills and resources required to…

  Project start date:

  15/01/2024

  Project end date:

  05/02/2027

  Crop type:

  • Oats, (Cereal)

  Region:

  North, South, West

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: IGP2401-001RTX

  [OGQC] - Program 2: Discovery of desirable aroma and flavour compounds for oat food/beverage applications.

  Oats (Avena sativa L.) offer unique nutritional benefits over other grains which is driving an increased demand in human consumption. This means significant growth forecasts for both domestic and international demands for Australia's…

  Project start date:

  15/01/2024

  Project end date:

  28/04/2028

  Crop type:

  • Oats, (Cereal)

  Region:

  North, South, West

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: CSP2401-015RTX

  New metrics to quantify biological function and resilience in soils

  Biological function in soils, such as nutrient cycling, C storage and turnover, water maintenance, soil structure and biotic regulation are integral for soil health and resilience. Such soil processes are critical for the sustainability of…

  Project start date:

  08/01/2024

  Project end date:

  30/10/2026

  Crop type:

  • Barley, (Cereal)
  • Oats, (Cereal)
  • Wheat, (Cereal)
  • Chickpeas, (Legume)
  • Faba/Broad Beans, (Legume)
  • Field Peas, (Legume)
  • Lentils, (Legume)
  • Vetch, (Legume)
  • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)

  Region:

  North

  Project Status: Active
• GRDC Code: UOM2401-002RTX

  Understanding the economic impact of Macrophomina (Charcoal rot)

  This project will integrate field and glasshouse experiments with molecular biology and advanced detection methodologies to generate new knowledge on impact and epidemiology of Macrophomina spp. in Australia. Deliverables include two glasshouse…

  Project start date:

  04/01/2024

  Project end date:

  30/07/2026

  Crop type:

  • Sorghum, (Cereal)
  • Mungbeans, (Legume)
  • Soybean, (Oilseed)
  • Sunflower Seed, (Oilseed)

  Region:

  North

  Project Status: Active