Nutritional facts about grains and legumes

Australia is on track to develop a commercially viable plant-based industrial oils industry by the end of the decade, according to a leading CSIRO researcher.

A farming family on the Queensland–NSW border shows that succession planning can become a significant business-building opportunity

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.

A central electronic database of grain industry events and activities in the southern region and beyond has been established by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC).

Australian grain-growing properties have undergone and supported significant change over the past 20 years.

Improvements in farming practices, grain varieties, products and services have positioned the nation’s growers at the forefront of global production.

Just two to three serves of wholegrain foods daily can reduce the risk of chronic disease – including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some cancers – by 20 to 30 per cent. 

This is one of the findings in the recently released The Grains & Legumes Health Report, co-authored by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) supported organisation Go Grains Health & Nutrition and Associate Professor Peter Williams, of the University of Wollongong.

A new online tool developed in collaboration between five research and development bodies offers growers access to regionally-specific information about sown pastures and varieties.

Tanya Robinson, Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) project manager practices says the Pasture Picker brings decision support information directly to farm offices.

Grain growers spending time behind the wheel this harvest can put those hours to even more productive use. The Grains Research and Development Corporation is about to release a new audio compact disc featuring a compilation of presentations on current industry issues and topics. Designed specifically for growers in the southern cropping zone, the GRDC Driving Agronomy 2010 CD comprises 15 tracks offering the latest research, development and extension information.

Australian dairy farmers are anticipated to become an increasing source of demand for feed grains. According to the dairy industry, however, grain producers will need to focus on specific quality characteristics to take advantage of this growing opportunity.