Fresh research unit in SA to support national grain sector
24/9/2017
A newly established research unit in Hart, South Australia will strengthen more constructive research on grain growing aspects like ground and plant sample production, seed stockpile and logistics for the good of the general Australian grains sector.
A newly established research unit in Hart, South Australia will strengthen more constructive research on grain growing aspects like ground and plant sample production, seed stockpile and logistics--for the good of the general Australian grains sector.Barnaby Joyce, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Water resources has honored today the $71K grant to the Hart-Field Site group to support Grains research as part of the GRDC's (Grains Research and Development Corporation) infrastructure funds program.
Minister Joyce commented that Coalition Government acknowledges the crucial role of Research and Development is to make sure that agri business are on top of their productivity and profitability potential.
The project is supported by both public and farming contributors (levies and relevant funds) and will bear a more general effect on the industry.
Rowan Ramsey, federal member for Grey, expressed that this was a valuable moment for the group.
The unit will act as a long-standing storehouse and facility for grain research projects like ground and plant sample generation, seed stockpiles, and logistics as well as composing grain treatments like fertilisers and seed covers.
This will result in more effective research operations enabling the Hart Field Site Group to have long-term access to power during the season allowing to run research equipment on the facility for the first time.
This vital research project will be conducted for the support of crop efficiency and resistance to infection and disease, and as a result, supporting the state grains sector and enhancing farm feasibility. GRDC Chairman John Woods commented that the GRDC research fund was a component of a $15M GRDC Board which consented in investing on a strategy that would develop state research capabilities.
As Mr Woods supported, the aim of the funding program was to enhance the productivity and potential of the Australian Grain Research & Development by supporting financially vital infrastructure and generating long-term profit gains for grain farmers.
Dr Steve Thomas, GRDC deputy chief executive, revealed that the Hart Field Site group was a valuable research contributor of GRDC for multiple years and that it’s research and growth projects, some of which are funded by GRDC kept on creating valuable results for farmers.
The GRDC’s main aim is investing in Research and Growth activities to generate long-lasting profitability for Australian farmers, and the actions of Hart Field Site Group have added to that cause.
