GRDC forum agenda
Three Grains Research and Development Corporation forums in western Victoria in June and July will provide growers and other industry stakeholders the opportunity to discuss research, development and investment.
The GRDC’S Southern Regional Cropping Solutions Network will host the interactive forums at Warracknabeal, medium rain zone, on June 27, Ouyen, low rain zone, June 29, and Beaufort, high rain zone, on July 4.
Southern network co-ordinator Jen Lillecrapp said the forums were a way for growers to engage directly with GRDC staff and members of the network and corporation’s southern panel.
“The local forums will provide those attending with a snapshot of key GRDC investments, with GRDC staff helping address important issues for grain growers, as identified by the RCSN,” she said.
“The forums – a new concept – will provide local growers and other industry stakeholders with the opportunity to understand the latest findings and have direct input to shape future research, development and extension for the important issues which affect the profitability of growers. The forums are also a chance for us to confirm that the most important issues which impact on profitability of growers in the three rain zones in Victoria have been recognised by the RCSN.”
The Southern RCSN has 38 members – 21 growers, 13 advisers and four researchers, and 10 members of the southern panel – who are spread throughout Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.
“The RCSN provides a mechanism that further links the GRDC, local growers and industry stakeholders,” Mrs Lillecrapp said.
“The network helps to identify key issues and the contributing factors to subsequently assist the GRDC in planning and delivering RD and E to overcome the major constraints and capture the opportunities that will deliver the greatest benefit for growers.”
The Warracknabeal and Ouyen forums will be from 9am to 12.30pm, while the Beaufort forum will be from 7am to 10.30am. Catering will be provided.
More information about the forums, including registration details, are available online at grdc.com.au/events/list.