News: GRDC

GRDC invests in University of Adelaide-led soybean program

Posted on Aug 7 2024 by Johnny von Einem

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) will invest $3 million in a new five-year soybean breeding program that will be led by the University of Adelaide and aims to deliver new elite soybean varieties to Australian growers.

National partnership to harness analytics for grains RD&E

GRDC manager enabling technologies John Rivers; The University of Queensland Emeritus Professor Kaye Basford, Professor of Biometry; University of Adelaide Dr Julian Taylor, Biometry Hub; and Curtin University’s Professor Mark Gibberd, Director, Centre for Crop and Disease Management; represent the strategic partners for the Analytics for the Australian Grains Industry (AAGI) initiative.

Posted on Aug 28 2023 by Johnny von Einem

Australian growers will benefit from a renewed focus on grains research, development and extension (RD&E) data and insights with the announcement of a five-year strategic partnership aimed at harnessing analytics to drive the sector’s profitability and global competitiveness.

Durum breeding to grow in commercial sector

Posted on Sep 1 2021 by David Ellis

Durum Breeding Australia (DBA) has announced that Australian Grain Technologies Pty Ltd (AGT) has been awarded the licence to take the durum breeding program forward.