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  • Health of our industry is the health of our people
    Industry Insights, 12 Nov 2020
    Health of our industry is the health of our people

    The global pandemic has had a huge impact on the grains industry and how it interacts with its customers. GRDC has taken the time to focus on the mental and physical health of its teams and their families and communities.

  • GM crops still delivering for farmers and the environment
    Industry Insights, 07 Nov 2020
    GM crops still delivering for farmers and the environment

    A new report says that genetically modified crops make an important contribution to reducing agriculture's environmental footprint and securing global food supplies. In 2018 alone, growers who planted GM crops increased their incomes by almost $19 billion globally.

  • Ensuring research excellence for growers
    Industry Insights, 06 Nov 2020
    Ensuring research excellence for growers

    A partnership between GRDC and SARDI has facilitated a range of projects that provide innovative research outcomes relevant to South Australia's cropping zones. One of the key focuses of the partnership is a long-running mentoring program for researchers.

  • Value-add innovation on the GRDC radar
    Industry Insights, 04 Nov 2020
    Value-add innovation on the GRDC radar

    GRDC’s new managing director and CEO Tony Williams breaks the mould of agriculturalists at the organisation’s helm and brings to the position executive-level experience on the trading and product side of the global grains sector. He outlines how he hopes this background will complement GRDC’s core role in supporting research to lift production while also lifting the market value of Australian grain.

  • Program finds high levels of trust in growers
    Industry Insights, 13 Oct 2020
    Program finds high levels of trust in growers

    The first year’s results from a landmark collaborative project across the Australian rural industries have shown high levels of community trust in grain growers. Areas of community uncertainty were also identified that provide opportunities for rural industries to further strengthen community trust to ensure the industry’s sustainability.

  • Integration roadmap for Top End grain
    Industry Insights, 04 Oct 2020
    Integration roadmap for Top End grain

    Northern Australia has long been touted for its agriculture potential. A situational analysis on broadacre cropping agrees, finding that this potential is best realised if integrated with other enterprises.

  • Australians not up to the mark on wholegrain consumption
    Industry Insights, 18 Sep 2020
    Australians not up to the mark on wholegrain consumption

    A recent study has shed light on the wholegrain consumption behaviours of Australians, with researchers from the University of Wollongong and the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) analysing data on more than 700 people.

  • New AEGIC test to examine the truth of wholegrains
    Industry Insights, 15 Sep 2020
    New AEGIC test to examine the truth of wholegrains

    Following the release of a new official definition of what comprises wholegrain flour, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre has developed a test to verify the contents of wheat flour. The test is expected to bolster the marketing of Australian flour in overseas markets.

  • Time is right to strengthen engagement with India
    Industry Insights, 23 Aug 2020
    Time is right to strengthen engagement with India

    Australia’s relationship with India has the potential to move beyond technical market access discussions to include grain management and logistics

  • Consumer preference builds sorghum market
    Industry Insights, 07 Aug 2020
    Consumer preference builds sorghum market

    Researchers are working to better understand sorghum consumption and broaden the potential for this key northern grain in Chinese, Indian and Australian markets.

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