Crop protection, carbon sequestration and nutrition management projects are among the beneficiaries of $3.12 million in new research funding from the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) and its partners.
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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).
New intern position in the Mallee to be funded by SAGIT and SA Drought hub
A new intern position to be based in the South Australian Mallee region will be funded through a joint project with the South Australian Grain Industry Trust and the South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub.
SAGIT funds research into paraquat ahead of proposed restrictions
South Australian researchers will investigate crop topping at reduced rates of paraquat following the announcement of proposed restrictions on the widely used chemical by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA).
GIF and GIRDF changes come into effect
Grain Producers SA’s (GPSA) proposal to modernise the system through which funds are collected for the Grain Industry Fund (GIF) and Grain Industry Research and Development Fund (GIRDF) has now come into effect following majority grain producer support.
GRDC supporting SA growers through SAGIT
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is targeting support for South Australian grain growers through new research co-investments with the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT).