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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Reference number: PROC-9177223 RFT
NGN Chickpea integrated disease management in Southern Queensland
Chickpeas are an important part of winter crop rotations in Queensland; however, disease can be a major limitation to production. Ascochyta blight is a major disease of chickpea, for which current varieties lack resistance to. Fungicides are the primary method of controlling Ascochyta blight, often requiring multiple applications when conditions are conductive. The high cost of these applications and potential for the development of fungicide resistance means alternative control methods are needed. Using an integrated disease management strategy can improve disease control and limit the risks of developing resistance. Optimising the time of sowing can be an effective method to manage Ascochyta blight as later plantings can help to avoid disease impacts through limiting the number of rain events. Additionally, new chickpea genetics under development may have a fit in the Southern Qld region and assist in non-chemical control of disease. Growers at the 2024 Thallon NGN forum discussed the potential for avoiding disease through time of sowing, raising the questions of what the optimal timing is to avoid disease in the region and when is it too late to plant chickpeas. This investment will demonstrate the impact of an integrated disease management approach, assessing multiple times of sowing of chickpeas on yield and disease control, along with variety selection and fungicide application timing. Trials will focus on Ascochyta blight, with any additional diseases present also assessed for each time of sowing.
Closing date and timeFriday 21 March 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateFriday 21 February 2025Last updatedFriday 21 February 2025
Tender status: Open
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Reference number: PROC-9177215 RFT
NGN Faba bean variety and agronomy trials in Tasmania
The NGN faba bean variety and agronomy trials in Tasmania aim to address the current limitations in faba bean production within the region. Despite the high cost of importing new varieties and the limited adoption of faba beans due to lower returns compared to other field crops, there is a renewed interest in this legume rotation crop. This resurgence is driven by the development of local market opportunities. Currently, Tasmanian farmers have limited experience with new faba bean genetics and their performance under local conditions. This includes understanding the appropriate agronomic management practices unique to the region, such as varietal performance, optimal sowing times, and disease management strategies. Trial work in the High Rainfall Zone (HRZ) of Victoria has shown that faba bean yields can reach up to 9t/ha. This has spurred interest among local growers to explore genetic advancements through the trial of new varieties in Tasmania. Additionally, the trials aim to define the best agronomic practices for the region's specific growing conditions.
Closing date and timeFriday 21 March 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateFriday 21 February 2025Last updatedFriday 21 February 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeMonday 03 March 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateTuesday 04 February 2025Last updatedMonday 17 February 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeWednesday 30 April 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateWednesday 29 January 2025Last updatedThursday 30 January 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeWednesday 26 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateWednesday 15 January 2025Last updatedWednesday 19 February 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeWednesday 26 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateMonday 16 December 2024Last updatedThursday 13 February 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeMonday 03 March 2025, at 02:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateMonday 16 December 2024Last updatedTuesday 18 February 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeFriday 28 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateWednesday 11 December 2024Last updatedThursday 23 January 2025 Tender status: Open
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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.
Closing date and timeWednesday 19 February 2025, at 05:00 PM ACT local timeRelease dateTuesday 19 November 2024Last updatedTuesday 17 December 2024
Tender status: Closed