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Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

GRDC's purpose is to invest in RD&E to create enduring profitability for Australian growers. We invest in projects and partnerships that drive profitability, productivity within Australia’s grains industry. Find out more about our organisation and how we invest in and promote world-leading research and development (R&D) that directly benefits Australian grain growers.

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Australia

Organisation type

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GRDC looks to double the grains industry’s current $15 billion value by 2030

How to reach $30 billion by 2030? Opportunities for the grains sector will be centred on feeding a hungry world with an increased demand for protein, as well as the strategic positioning of Australian grains into differentiated market sectors. GRDC is investing in RD&E that delivers impact on farm and supports the sector to better understand, grow and access these targets.

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Multiple industries

GrainInnovate – AgTech Venture Capital Fund

Opportunity for

  • Individuals and companies building a technology-enabled early stage business with application to Australian grain growers
  • Equity investors interested in exploring co-investment opportunities relevant to the Grain Innovate Fund
  • Led by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Opportunity type

    Seeking interest, Seeking investment, Seeking solutions, Seeking partners

  • Readiness
    Mid (TRL 5-7)
    Proof of concept in the laboratory then in the field resulting in the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).

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Multiple industries

Australian Fungicide Resistance Extension Network (AFREN 2)

The development of fungicide resistance and the limitation of available fungicide Mode of Actions is an ongoing issue for grain …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    10 Feb 2023 - 30 Nov 2025

  • Research organisation

    Curtin University

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Multiple industries

Exploring a cotton and grains agricultural traineeship model

Exploring the potential for an agricultural traineeship model with a focus and benefit to cotton and grains.
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Jul 2022 - 1 Jun 2023

  • Research organisation

    Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC)

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Oilseeds

NGN - WA Growers Canola Tour of Victoria

WA growers have raised concerns over the lack of hybrid canola seed availability in WA and have asked why the …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    18 Sep 2022 - 21 Sep 2022

  • Research organisation

    Elders Rural Services Australia Ltd

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Cereal grains

Grower and advisor survey - pests and disease 2022

This investment will assist another investment that will estimate the economic impacts of pests and diseases across crops and grain …
  • Funded by

    Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)

  • Project date

    1 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2022

  • Research organisation

    Down To Earth Research

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