About Us
The GRDC
The Grains Research and Development Corporation is a statutory authority established to plan and invest in R&D for the Australian grains industry. Its primary objective is to support effective competition by Australian grain growers in global grain markets, through enhanced profitability and sustainability. Its primary business activity is the allocation and management of investment in grains R&D.
GRDC Vision
Driving innovation for a profitable and environmentally sustainable Australian grains industry.
GRDC Mission
To invest in innovation for the greatest benefit to its stakeholders. This will be achieved by being a global leader in linking science, technology and commercialisation with industry and community needs.
GRDC Values
• Commitment and action in meeting the needs of our stakeholders and exceeding their expectations
• Winning as a team
• Achievement of superior results
• Creativity and innovation
• Openness and trust in dealing with people
• A performance-driven culture
• Ethical behaviour in all our activities
Structure
A board of directors governs the GRDC, informed by the Executive Management Team and a system of advisory panels. The panels, which include grain growers, agribusiness practitioners, scientists and the corporation’s executive managers, advise the Board on national and regional R&D priorities and help the GRDC to work closely with its stakeholders.
At the operational level, the GRDC has recently restructured to place greater emphasis on delivering benefits to growers. The lines of business of Varieties, Practices, New Products, Corporate Services, Corporate Strategy and Impact and Assessment and Legal and Governance have evolved into four business groups. These are:
- Research Programs
- Regional Grower Services
- Commercial
- Corporate Services
The change is illustrated below:
| Existing LOB/Enabling Function | New Business Group |
| Corporate Services | Corporate Services |
| Legal and Procurement | |
| Corporate Strategy and Impact Assessment | |
| Varieties | Research Programs |
| Practices | |
| New Products | Commercial |
| Regional Grower Services (includes Panel Support and Publications, Extension, Web and Validation) |
GRDC will report according to the traditional lines of business structure in 2011-12 accroding to the Five Year Strategic R&D plan and the Annual Operational Plan.
The GRDC continually assesses the performance of its programs and projects, and their impact on the Australian grains industry and wider community, and regularly reports to stakeholders.
