Championing Innovation
For All of Us
The South Australian Grain Industry Trust is unique. No other state has its own research fund supported by growers and dedicated to supporting projects with direct benefits for the local grain industry.
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South Australian Grain Industry Trust
SUPPORTING GROWERS
SAGIT gives South Australian grain growers a stake and a voice in research projects that deliver relevant local benefits.
EXPERT MANAGErs
Grower contributions are managed with a leading combination of industry, research, finance and communications expertise.
EXPERIENCED TRUSTEES
The SAGIT Trustees bring a huge depth of hands-on experience to the stewardship of SAGIT’s research investments.
PROUD HISTORY
SAGIT has been a champion of innovation for 30 years, with an extraordinary record of achievement for SA grain growers.
Improvement and innovation
On average, SAGIT invests $2 million a year in supporting research crucial to advancing South Australia’s $4.6 billion grain industry. These projects deliver real improvements in countless areas of grain growing, farming systems, soil management, harvesting, storage, processing and marketing, and providing technical information to growers.
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Latest updates
Update on SAGIT-funded research into paraquat ahead of proposed restrictions
Initial results into research investigating crop topping at reduced rates of paraquat following the announcement of proposed restrictions on the widely used chemical by the APVMA have been released.
Lead Ag Teacher continuing with cross-industry support
South Australian schools will receive an ongoing boost to their agriculture programs following confirmation that the Lead Ag Teacher position will continue to be funded by industry.
SAGIT invites applications for 2025 funding round
Applications are now open for the next round of research and grower group funding through the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT).
Our research partners
Our funding partners
Co-investment enables SAGIT to broaden its research efforts and enhance the knowledge delivered on farm. SAGIT partners with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC), the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SA Drought Hub) and the SA Sheep Industry Fund.
