GRDC Grower Survey

We have been conducting a survey of Australian grain growers annually since 1993. The Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) survey is used to measure trends relating to grower attitudes, our performance and capture data related to our RD&E investments. This information helps us to improve how we deliver on our purpose of investing in RD&E to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers.

To receive more information about our RD&E, including results from this survey, make sure you subscribe to our monthly regional newsletters.

To be eligible to participate in the grower survey you need to select the option “I agree that GRDC and third parties contracted by GRDC can contact me for surveys” under the heading Subscribe me to receive surveys. Please ensure you select graingrower in the ‘How would you describe yourself’ section and include your postcode and telephone number when filling in your details.

2022 Snapshot

• Nationally, the area sown to crops by respondents last season was similar to 2020-21 (2,313, was 2,333), but the amount of grain harvested was significantly greater (5,940 tonnes, up from 5,291).

• Over the past year, the proportion of respondents using a fee for service adviser has increased significantly (68%, up from 61%). Similarly, using a person providing whole farm planning advice is significantly more widespread amongst respondents (40%, up from 35%).

• Compared to 12 months ago, R&D outcomes, profitability drivers, production risk and input cost management are significantly more likely to have been a driver of practice change.
• Since 2019, there is an upwards trend evident in the proportion of respondents implementing proactive measures to prevent or address health and safety risks (now 91%).

The survey is conducted by an independent, certified market research organisation. Grain growers cannot be identified by the information provided, and all interviews were conducted in accordance with ISO 20252 standards.

For more information, please contact maxie.hanft@grdc.com.au