Northern Region Pulse Research, Demonstration and Extension (Northern NSW to Central QLD)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is investing in a regionally relevant pulse research, demonstration and extension program across northern NSW and Queensland to improve the profitability, reliability and adoption of priority pulse crops in northern farming systems. Scope The scope includes: Generating locally relevant field trial and demonstration data Addressing key agronomic constraints and opportunities with growers and advisers Delivering practical extension to support decisions on pulse fit, crop and variety choice, establishment, nutrition, pest, disease and weed management, harvest logistics, grain quality and farming system integration Delivering the program using a hub-and-spoke model Linking regional activities with GRDC's national pulse coordination, monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure alignment with broader pulse research, breeding, market and farming systems priorities Enquiries Contact: Brianna Oram Email: tenders@grdc.com.au
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