This report outlines some of the local research, development and extension (RD&E) priorities identified by the grain grower, adviser and researcher members of the GRDC Regional Cropping Solutions Network (RCSN), operating across the southern grain growing-region of Australia.

In this report

• Foreword
• Executive summary
• Managing grains RD&E
• About the Southern Regional Cropping Solutions Network
• Activities of the RCSN
• Priority issues for the southern region
• Description of priority issues and relevant GRDC investments

Examples of investments that have been driven from RCSN identified priorities

• Southern Pulse Extension Project (BWD1709);
• Using seasonal forecast information and tools to manage risk and increase profitability in the southern region (DAV1803- 010SAX); and
• Development of the ‘Ag Price Guide’ (as part of ORM0004 & SFS00020).