Consider the risks associated with undertaking travel, take steps to mitigate these, and ensure tour participants and those they are proposing to visit are comfortable with the arrangements prior to applying.

GRDC support may be reconsidered where circumstances change and the activities or purpose of the tour are significantly different to what was described in the application.

Talk to leading researchers or growers in other regions implementing best practice to help shape your tour. We will help facilitate discussions if we can.

It is a system requirement that there is a closing date and time for applications in the Grains Investment Portal (GIP). However, we will reopen the GIP for subsequent applications shortly after each advertised closing date.

Plan ahead. Organisers whose travel is planned within 8 weeks (of application) should contact GRDC to discuss prior to applying.

Growers may apply for support to bring a researcher or expert to speak to local growers on a particular topic. We will consider these applications where it is more economical and practical for growers.

Support may also be considered for individual growers on occasion. In this case, applicants would hold leadership positions in the Australian grains industry and the activity must benefit the industry as a whole and support the Capacity and Ability Framework outcomes.