GRDC Local Forums
The purpose of the GRDC Local Forums is to provide grain growers and industry stakeholders with the opportunity to -
i. Hear and discuss GRDC investment in R, D & E on behalf of grain growers with GRDC representatives
ii. Have your say on the important constraints and opportunities for the profitability of grain growers
iii. Assist the GRDC to develop targeted R, D & E activities that create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers
iv. Learn and discuss R, D & E relevant to the important issues affecting the profitability of grain growers in the local area
2019 Forums
| Location | Venue | Date | Focus Topic | R, D & E Specialist | Details & RSVP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wandearah, Upper North, SA |
Wandearah Memorial Institute, Wandearah, SA | 13 June 2019 9am-12:30pm |
Increasing the Productivity of Sandy Soils | Dr. Therese McBeath (CSIRO) |
>> View Flyer >> RSVP |
| Farrell Flat, Mid North, SA |
Gally's Meeting House, 4 Patterson Tce, Farrell Flat, SA | 25 June 2019 9am-12:30pm |
New generation and adapted wheat and barley options for a range of sowing times to minimise the impact of frost and heat stress | Dr. Kenton Porker (SARDI) |
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| Penshurst, Western Districts, VIC |
Penshurst Football & Netball Club, 60 - 72 Thackeray St, Penshurst, VIC | 27 June 2019 9am-12:30pm |
Nutrition strategies to realise the yield potential of cropping in the high rainfall zone and manage the impacts of waterlogging | Dr. Rob Norton (Norton Agronomic) |
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| Maryborough, Central Victoria, VIC |
Maryborough Highland Society, 35 High St, Maryborough, VIC | 28 June 2019 9am-12:30pm |
Deep ripping | Dr. Roger Armstrong (AgVic) |
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| Cullulleraine, Northern Mallee, VIC | Cullulleraine Community Complex, Cullulleraine | 2 July 2019 9am - 12 noon |
Better adapted varieties and agronomy practices for growing pulses in the Mallee | Dr. Jason Brand (AgVic) | >> View Flyer >> RSVP |
| Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA |
Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, SA | 16 August 2019 10am-12 noon |
The potential of better adapted cereals and practices for grain and graze crops in high rainfall environments | Nick Poole (FAR) |
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Further information - Jen Lillecrapp - jen@brackenlea.com or 0427 647 461