Current opportunities

Current opportunities

Listed are the opportunities currently available. Prospective tenderers are encouraged to read the Terms and Conditions before applying.

Request for Tender Terms and Conditions apply to all RFT’s where tenderers are required to submit an application.

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9 results found:

  • Reference number: PROC-9177210 RFT

    NGN Integrated Disease Management and Disease Identification Workshops Northern Region

    Disease can pose a significant constraint on crop yield due to misdiagnosis and inappropriate disease response. Effective disease management strategies require accurately identifying the disease through visual symptoms or laboratory diagnosis; however, misdiagnosis of disease is common due to symptoms often being confused with other diseases or abiotic stresses. At an NGN forum in Bellata, growers raised concerns around disease identification and the need for better tools to assist with identification. In lieu of easily accessible and comprehensive tools for in-paddock identification of disease, there is an opportunity to upskill advisers in their own ability to identify disease symptoms. Furthermore, at an NGN forum in Thallon, growers raised interest in learning about management of diseases such as root lesion nematodes and crown rot through genetic resistance/tolerance. As single tactic management strategies may not always be effective, it is often necessary to take an integrated management approach, using a combination of tactics to ensure sufficient disease control. Through the delivery of workshops across GRDC’s Northern grains region, this investment will provide advisers with the practical knowledge, skills and resource materials to correctly identify disease and how to effectively manage disease using an integrated approach. Advisers will be better equipped to guide appropriate management decisions through correctly identifying crop disease symptoms and understanding the most effective set of management approaches available.

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    Closing date and time
    Monday 03 March 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Tuesday 04 February 2025
    Last updated
    Monday 17 February 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177073 EOI

    Sponsorship - Grower and advisor study tours - round two 2025

    We are passionate about the Australian grains industry and recognise the value in grower, researcher and industry engagement. A well planned study tour can provide lessons on issues relevant to participants and accelerate the uptake of research and development (R&D) outputs. Ultimately, improving the profitability and sustainability of grain growing operations.

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    Closing date and time
    Wednesday 30 April 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Wednesday 29 January 2025
    Last updated
    Thursday 30 January 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177190 RFT

    Fostering the adoption of variable rate fertiliser application for improved nutrient use efficiency

    Growers have expressed a desire for training in the use of variable rate technology (VRT) in their farming enterprises. Adoption of the technology could be increased by implementing a peer-to-peer learning approach that pairs groups of growers who have not utilised VRT with consulting agronomists that are proficient in the use of the technology on farm.  A coordinating organisation is sought to oversee the implementation of this approach. Growers will be guided through a VRT journey to give them the necessary confidence and skills to adopt the technology broadly in their farming enterprise. Detailed economic analysis of the VRT activity will be undertaken to assess the profitability of its implementation along with implications for on-farm carbon accounting.

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    Closing date and time
    Wednesday 26 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Wednesday 15 January 2025
    Last updated
    Wednesday 19 February 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177111 RFP

    Value chain innovation

    Due to relatively high costs associated with the Australian grains supply chain, and the various opportunities to add value within it, GRDC is undertaking an open RD&E call aimed at improving the enduring profitability of Australian grain growers. This Request for Proposal (RFP) process aims to tackle critical challenges and opportunities along the value chain by leveraging external expertise, novel technologies, and insights. It invites proposals within the example topics provided and is also open to additional topics that fall within the nominated scope. By engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, including technology developers, academic institutions, and industry practitioners, the initiative seeks to drive breakthrough innovations that will enhance the profitability and sustainability along the grains value chain. Applicants must follow a limited set of guiding principles, communicated to them as part of the tender release, notably that each investment identifies a tangible outcome for Australian grain growers, a clear path to achieving this, and that the benefit is quantifiable.

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    Closing date and time
    Wednesday 26 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Monday 16 December 2024
    Last updated
    Thursday 13 February 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177186 RFT

    Reducing the frost sensitivity of Canola in Australia

    Canola is one of the most important oilseed crops in the world with its versatility of use for human food consumption as well as its industrial uses and is only second to soybean in volume of production (Wrucke et al. 2019a, b). There are three growth habits found in canola: spring, winter and semi-winter with the dominant types in Australia being winter and spring types with long season types better adapted to high rainfall zones whilst short season types are better adapted to areas with less rainfall and harsher temperature extremes (Lilley et al. 2019; Wrucke et al, 2019a, b). The risk of crop damaging frost events has increased over the last 60 years across the winter cropping regions of Australia, despite there being an overall increase in average day temperatures (Zheng et al. 2015; Crimp et al. 2016). This proposal aims to explore the option of genetic solutions to the ongoing challenge of canola frost damage in frost-prone production environments of Australia. This investment is to i) establish if there is sufficient diversity in canola at the reproductive frost tolerance stage of development and ii) develop a robust, reliable and consistent screening methodology.

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    Closing date and time
    Monday 03 March 2025, at 02:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Monday 16 December 2024
    Last updated
    Tuesday 18 February 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177170 RFT

    Reducing Post Maturity Yield Loss Risk- Program 1: Measurement and rating system for canola pod shatter resistance trait

    GRDC is looking to invest in the development of an accurate pod shatter measurement and a rating system, which will enhance grower confidence and aid in the selection of appropriate cultivars, ultimately minimising the risk of yield loss during the post-grain filling stage in canola. Additionally, the investment will refine national estimates on the frequency and severity of pod shatter in canola. This will enhance the value proposition for Australian canola breeders targeting pod-shatter resistance and provide advice for growers concerning cultivar choice and management decisions.

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    Closing date and time
    Friday 28 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Wednesday 11 December 2024
    Last updated
    Thursday 23 January 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177135 RFP

    Proof of Concept Funding

    The GRDC Proof of Concept Funding program focusses on research activities that provide critical information to give confidence in the potential concept or innovation and facilitates the scoping of future research and development. Proof of concept activities are a critical step in the development of any innovation. It is at this stage that evidence demonstrating the feasibility of an innovative concept is generated, typically through experimentation or pilot projects. Proof of concept investments are usually time-sensitive, relatively low in capital and set the scene for future development plans, typically involving a significant increase in the financial resources as well as technical sophistication required to take the innovation all the way to adoption and impact.

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    Closing date and time
    Friday 14 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Monday 09 December 2024
    Last updated
    Thursday 30 January 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177116 RFT

    Air Operated Sample Probes - Pneumatic Material Transfer

    Large-seeded crops can produce varying grain quality outcomes under different environmental, management, and handling conditions. Growers and the industry alike need to have accurate sampling technology and methods at the point of receival to reduce business costs, risks and uncertainty. Growers have questioned the consistency and accuracy of the current sampling probes, particularly for larger pulse seeds such as chickpeas and faba beans. This project seeks to understand the accuracy of current technology for larger seeded pulses and aims to provide either: a) Confidence in the current technology and protocols; or b) Identify inaccuracies and recommend potential new sampling technology design(s) and/or protocols for potential adoption by industry that benefit all industry stakeholders

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    Closing date and time
    Friday 14 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Monday 09 December 2024
    Last updated
    Tuesday 04 February 2025
  • Reference number: PROC-9177172 EOI

    Sponsorship - Events (round one 2025)

    We are passionate about the Australian grains industry and value the opportunities events provide to engage with growers, researchers and other stakeholders, promote innovative and impactful RD&E, and develop industry capacity.

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    Closing date and time
    Wednesday 19 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local time
    Release date
    Tuesday 19 November 2024
    Last updated
    Tuesday 17 December 2024