Grains Research and Development

The grains industry plays a vital role in Australia's economy, comprising 24 percent of total agricultural exports. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) supports the industry through investing in world-class research, development and extension (RD&E) to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers. The GRDC invests over $198 million annually in around 780 research, development and extension (RD&E) projects to deliver new and improved varieties, practices, technologies, and capability to the Australian grains industry. These investments directly benefit growers across a broad range of research areas - from molecular biology to farming systems. The GRDC's investments drive the discovery, development and delivery of world-class innovation.