Developing acid- soil- tolerant faba bean varieties to expand faba bean adaption - Faba bean production in Australia is constrained by soil acidity, particularly in Western Australia, South Australia, southern New South Wales and parts of Victoria, where acidic soils reduce root growth, nodulation, nitrogen fixation, crop vigour and grain yield. Soil acidity also limits the expansion of faba bean into otherwise suitable production environments. While liming remains an important soil management practice, sub
Acid- soil tolerant faba bean varieties Development of acid soil tolerant faba bean varieties to expand faba bean adaptation in Australia.
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This investment aims to accelerate the development of faba bean varieties tolerant to acid soils in Australia. The project will identify novel sources of tolerance, develop molecular markers, and deliver breeder-ready germplasm. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the grains investment portal by 27 October 2026, 05:00 pm AEDT. Consortia responses are accepted. The contract term is anticipated to be 4 years.
The tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners except where the tender is submitted by a consortium and the tender specifies that each member of the proposed consortium will be party to the contract.
The tenderer and any subcontractor must not be named on the consolidated list, being the list of persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions or travel bans under australian sanction laws.
The National Pulse Expansion, Improvement, and Adoption Program - Northern Region research, demonstration, and extension ( Northern NSW to Central QLD) - PROC- ****: Northern Region pulse research, demonstration, and extension ( Northern NSW to Central Qld) This procurement will engage a delivery partner to design and implement the Northern NSW to Central Queensland Region component of GRDCs National Pulse expansion, improvement and adoption Program. The work will centre on a hub- and- spoke field delive
Pulse research, demonstration, and extension Northern NSW to Central Queensland region component of GRDC' s national pulse expansion, improvement and adoption program, focusing on hub- and- spoke field delivery model across priority northern agroecological zones.
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GRDC is funding a regionally relevant pulse research, demonstration, and extension program across Northern NSW and Queensland to boost profitability and adoption of priority pulse crops (chickpea, lentil, faba bean, lupin). The work involves a hub-and-spoke field delivery model. Tenders must be submitted by a single legal entity via the grains investment portal by 29 September 2026. The proposed contract term is anticipated to be 5 years and 5 months, starting 01 February 2027. The budget range is 4,000,000 to 5,400,000.
The program is expected to commence in early 2027 and conclude on 30 June 2032.
The evaluation criteria include technical qualitative evaluation criteria related to non price factors such as methodology, project plan, track record, experience.
Tenderers must be a single legal entity and compliant with the workplace gender equality act ****, the modern slavery act 2018.
Tenderers must not have a judicial decision against it relating to employee entitlements and must not be named on the consolidated list of sanctioned entities.
GRDC Research Scholarship 2027 - The GRDC Research Scholarships ( GRS) program supports high- achieving PhD candidates to undertake innovative research that: addresses current and emerging constraints facing the Australian grains industry; orcreates opportunities to improve the productivity, profitability and sustainability of Australian grain- growing businesses. The GRS program provides a three- year top- up scholarship valued at approximately $ 39, 850 per annum ( pro- rata) to students undertaking docto
PhD Research Scholarship
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The GRDC Research Scholarship (GRS) supports high-achieving PhD candidates for innovative research addressing constraints or improving productivity/sustainability in the Australian grains industry. The scholarship provides a three-year top-up scholarship valued at approximately $39,850 per annum (pro-rata). Applications must be submitted electronically via the grains investment portal by 13 October 2026 at 05:00 pm AEDT. Consortia responses will not be accepted. Applicants must already hold an RTP scholarship or equivalent.
The scholarship provides a three-year top up scholarship valued at approximately $39,850 per annum (pro-rata).
Assessment is based against both the quality and relevance of the proposed research and the extent to which they contribute to building capability in disciplines and research areas of strategic importance to the Australian grains industry.
The applicant must be the student undertaking the phd, and must be admitted into full time phd study.
The total value is approximately $39,850 per annum (pro-rata).
The National Pulse Expansion, Improvement, and Adoption Program - Western Region pulse research, demonstration, and extension - PROC- ****: Western Region pulse research, demonstration, and extensionThis procurement will engage a delivery partner to design and implement the Western Region component of GRDCs National Pulse expansion, improvement and adoption Program. The work will centre on a hub- and- spoke field delivery model across priority western agroecological zones, combining rigorous small- plot
Western region pulse research, demonstration, and extension Small plot research trials, paddock scale demonstrations, field days, workshops
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GRDC seeks a delivery partner to implement the western region component of its national pulse expansion program. The work involves a hub-and-spoke field delivery model across priority western agroecological zones, combining small-plot research with local demonstrations. The investment aims to increase grower profitability and adoption of pulse crops (lupins, lentils, chickpeas, faba beans) by 2032. Tenders must be submitted electronically via the grains investment portal by 29 September 2026. Consortia responses will not be accepted.
The program is expected to commence in early 2027 and conclude on 30 June 2032.
The evaluation criteria include technical qualitative evaluation criteria related to non price factors such as methodology, project plan, track record, experience.
Tenderers must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners and comply with various labour laws.
Tenderers must not have a judicial decision against it relating to employee entitlements and must not be named on the consolidated list of sanctioned entities.
The budget range for this investment is 7,000,000 to 8,000,000.
The National Pulse Expansion, Improvement, and Adoption Program - Southern Region pulse research, demonstration, and extension - PROC- ****: Southern Region pulse research, demonstration, and extensionThis procurement will engage a delivery partner to design and implement the Southern Region component of GRDCs National Pulse expansion, improvement and adoption Program. The work will centre on a hub- and- spoke field delivery model across priority southern agroecological zones, combining rigorous small- p
Southern region pulse research, demonstration, and extension Hub- and- spoke field delivery model across priority southern agroecological zones, combining rigorous small- plot research trials at hub sites with locally relevant spoke demonstrations and paddock scale validation activities.
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GRDC is investing in a new southern region investment to improve the profitability and adoption of pulse crops. The work involves designing and implementing the southern region component of the national pulse expansion program using a hub-and-spoke field delivery model. Tenderers must submit a separate response for each project they apply for. The offer period remains open for acceptance by GRDC for 6 months after the closing time. The budget range is 6,000,000 to 8,300,000.
The evaluation criteria include technical qualitative evaluation criteria related to non price factors such as methodology, project plan, track record, experience.
Tenderer must be a single legal entity or recognised firm of partners and comply with various labour laws and sanctions.
Tenderer must not have a judicial decision against it relating to employee entitlements and must not be named on the consolidated list of sanctioned entities.
The budget range for this investment is 6,000,000 to 8,300,000.
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