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: SAG2407-002FAX
    SAGIT - Appropriate fertiliser strategies for on-row lentil sowing in saline soils
    Previous work funded by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) has demonstrated significant yield benefits of on-row sowing to avoid soil salinity in moderately saline calcareous soil types of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. There …
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2026
    Crop type:
    • Lentils, (Legume)
    Region:
    South
  • GRDC Code: SAG2407-003FAX
    SAGIT- Making the most of phosphorus fertiliser inputs: Managing spatial variability and long-term strategies
    Previous work funded by the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) and conducted by Trengove Consulting has demonstrated the applicability of the phosphorus (P) sufficiency index (pH and NDVI data layers) to predict P response and manage…
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • Not Crop Specific, (Not Crop Specific)
    Region:
    South
  • GRDC Code: SAG2407-001FAX
    SAGIT - Strategies for mitigating frost damage in the Upper North Region of SA
    Frost events are a significant concern in the Upper North region of South Australia, resulting in substantial crop losses and economic impacts recent years. The Upper North is susceptible to frost damage at various stages in the growing season,…
    Project start date:
    01/07/2024
    Project end date:
    30/06/2027
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    • Canola/Rapeseed, (Oilseed)
    Region:
    South
  • 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
  • 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
  • GRDC Code: UOA2402-015RTX
    [OSRC] Program 1 - Accelerating transfer of oat septoria resistant sources to Australian oat breeders
    To capitalise on growth opportunities in oats, it is important to increase Australia's oat production capacity and stability. Reducing grain yield losses to disease is an important mechanism by which growers can increase production. Septoria…
    Project start date:
    14/05/2024
    Project end date:
    30/04/2029
    Crop type:
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: SQU2405-003SAX
    Spray resources digital products
    GRDC currently provides a PDF version of the Spray Application Manual. This PDF is widely used but due to its size does not support a best practice digital-first approach. Following user research and engagement this Manual will be redeveloped to be…
    Project start date:
    05/05/2024
    Project end date:
    15/11/2024
    Crop type:
    • All Crops, (All Crops)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: CUR2402-002RTX
    [OSRC] Program 3 - Neutralising oat sensitivity loci corresponding to targets of oat septoria fungal effectors
    To capitalise on growth opportunities in oats, it is important to increase Australia's oat production capacity and stability. Reducing grain yield losses to disease is an important mechanism by which growers can increase production. Septoria…
    Project start date:
    01/05/2024
    Project end date:
    01/05/2028
    Crop type:
    • Oats, (Cereal)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: FAR2403-002SAX
    Hyper Profitable Crops - cereal paddock benchmarking and innovation groups
    In the high rainfall zones of Australia, there are significant gaps between the crop yields produced in commercial paddocks and the water-limited yield potential. A considerable amount of RD&E has been conducted in the high rainfall zones (e.g.…
    Project start date:
    22/04/2024
    Project end date:
    16/07/2027
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    • Barley, (Cereal)
    Region:
    North, South, West
  • GRDC Code: CSP2404-019RTX
    Expediting the delivery to industry of a novel method of eliminating Late Maturity alpha-amylase in wheat
    Wheat growers face quality and pricing challenges due to Late Maturity -Amylase (LMA) and Pre-harvest Sprouting (PHS), caused by the enzyme Wheat alpha-amylase type one (TaAMY1). This enzyme's stochastic accumulation during grain development can …
    Project start date:
    15/04/2024
    Project end date:
    31/07/2028
    Crop type:
    • Wheat, (Cereal)
    Region:
    North, South, West