Agricultural
28 April, 2022
Have your say on grains research
Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking growers and industry input to plan for the future.
The Corporation is asking Australian producers where they think Australian grains research, development and extension (RD&E) should focus to help ensure the longevity and profitability of the country’s growers.
GRDC said this is the multi-million dollar question it is now asking the industry.
GRDC invests more than $180 million per year on behalf of the nation’s grain growers to drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation.
It aims to deliver new and improved crop varieties, farming practices, technologies and capabilities that support the enduring profitability of the country’s 22,000-plus grain farming operations.
The organisation is now asking grain growers, advisers, researchers and industry stakeholders to have input into GRDC’s new five-year-plan that will guide investment into RD&E from 2023-28.
This “grain storming” stage will be the first opportunity for growers to contribute their insights and perspective on the drivers, threats and opportunities for the grains industry.
GRDC Chair John Woods said it was critical that industry had an opportunity to be involved and engaged in the development of the plan.
“Grain growers manage about four per cent of the Australian continent covering an estimated 22.4 million hectares, and this year growers will contribute more than
$20 billion to the national economy, so they play an important part in delivering economic and environmental outcomes on behalf of the broader community,” he said.
Recognising people are busy, GRDC will provide multiple opportunities for consultation and feedback between now and February 2023.
To find out more or have your say, visit https://rdeplan.grdc.com.au/consultation.
