SA grain growers to shape research investment

By Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) This month, SA grain growers in the south-east of the state are invited to help direct how their levies should be invested in research, development and extension (RD&E) for the grains industry.  Australian grain growers pay levies on 25 grain crops to support industry-relevant RD&E. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is tasked with investing these funds on behalf of the industry. GRDC’s National Grower Network (NGN) brings together growers and grains industry stakeholders to directly engage with GRDC to help develop locally relevant RD&E investments. Four National Grower Network forums will be held across SA in June: Coonalpyn (June 26), Naracoorte (June 27), Loxton (June 28), and Bowhill (June 29). Speakers and details of the upcoming NGN forums include: Coonalpyn (SA), June 26, 5.00-8.00pm, Coonalpyn Hotel, 43-45 Poyntz Terrace. Featuring Sam Trengove (Trengove Consulting) on powdery mildew resistance development, the impact […]

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