Summary

The project aims to give graduates with a specific interest in applied RD&E an introduction and hands-on training in the fundamentals of applied RD&E, relevant to the grains industry. Attracting and encouraging agricultural graduates into applied grains research across South Australia, assisting with the succession planning of key staff in research organisations, particularly farming systems groups, is essential.

Project Participants

Rebekah Allen, Hart Field-Site Group

The research

The project aims to give graduates with a specific interest in applied RD&E an introduction and hands-on training in the fundamentals of applied RD&E, relevant to the grains industry. Attracting and encouraging agricultural graduates into applied grains research across South Australia, assisting with the succession planning of key staff in research organisations, particularly farming systems groups, is essential.

Funding

$80,280

This project is a co-investment, with the SA Drought Hub providing an additional $26,760 funding.

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Rebekah Allen
T: 0428 782 470
E: [email protected]

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