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CALL FOR TENDERS GRDC INVESTMENT PLAN 2011-12 (Open and Multi-stage Tenders)
13.08.2010
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Investment Plan (Open and Multi-stage Tenders) outlines some of the Corporation’s new investment priorities for 2011-12.
The GRDC partners with researchers and other investors to help drive innovation in the Australian grains industry and ensure that grain growers have the technologies to enable them to effectively compete in global grain markets.Visit www.grdc.com.au/investmentplan for further information and documentation.
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Precision Agriculture Audit
13.08.2010
The GRDC is conducting an audit of the use of Precision Agriculture technologies within its funded projects. Having a better understanding of the technologies that are currently used in existing projects and those that you have access to but don't use will potentially add greater value in planning future projects through more efficient use of resources.
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Development of novel solutions for the Protection of Stored Grain
09.06.2010
The GRDC is calling for expressions of interest for the development of one or more technologies aimed at protecting stored grain. The loss of several grain protectants in recent years has left the grain industry relying in the most part, solely on the fumigant phosphine.
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GRDC Mouse Management Factsheet
21.05.2010
Mouse numbers can build rapidly in the right conditions, leading to crop damage throughout the growing season. Early detection of an increasing mouse population is essential if effective control is to be implemented.
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Optimising investment in R, D and E for the northern grains region
13.05.2010
This draft discussion paper has been developed in consultation with a number of research agencies, representative organisations and grower groups throughout the Northern Region. Since July 2008 there have been numerous meetings and discussion forums held to provide background information and discuss options for the delivery of research, development and extension (R,D&E) in the region. To access the document click here.
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Wanted: WA malting barley seed samples
03.05.2010
Western Australian malting barley growers are strongly urged to submit seed samples to a confidential pilot study testing varietal purity.
Samples from hundreds of WA malting barley growers are needed by the end of May for the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Barley Variety Purity Project. -
2010 Queensland Wheat Varieties Guide
14.04.2010
Grains industry productivity is dependent upon the continued adoption and deployment of new technologies, including the adoption of new varieties with superior yield and disease resistance characteristics.
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GRDC Tender - Exploiting the biological potential of cropping soils
24.12.2009
The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) is calling for multi-stage tenders that assist in harnessing some of the biological potential inherent in cropping soils.
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GRDC Investment Plan 2010-11 (Open and Multi-stage Tenders)
18.09.2009
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Investment Plan (Open and Multi-stage Tenders) outlines some of the Corporation’s new investment priorities for 2010-11. For more information click here
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Agribusiness Crop Updates to Reach Broader Audience (West, 19 August 2009)
19.08.2009
The Department of Agriculture and Food and the Grains Research and Development Corporation have formed an alliance to ensure the State’s Agribusiness Crop Updates continue over the next three years.
