Targets Achievements Increased number of growers adjust crop and Investments were put in place to deliver and variety selection based on market requirement monitor performance in this area. data. Breeding programs make greater use of market A greater level of communication between the information in setting quality and functionality GRDC, pre-breeders and breeders resulted in targets. better investment decisions by the GRDC and pre-breeders and increased uptake of research outputs by breeders. Crop production aligned with market requirements Practice changes and key metrics A greater proportion of growers and advisers use relevant market information to inform decisions about in-crop management practices. A greater proportion of grain growers adjust pest, weed and disease management practices to meet market requirements. Targets Achievements Industry best management practice guides for New investments in developing crop crop management take account of market management guides took into account grain requirements. quality issues—for example, GrowNotes includes a section on post-harvest grain management. Increased number of growers are aware of and An on-farm grain storage and quality survey was monitor for receival standards, including quality commissioned to evaluate the performance of the parameters, adventitious presence and maximum communication and extension programs. GRDC’s residue levels. Grain harvest and storage practices aligned with market requirements Practice changes and key metrics A greater proportion of growers use harvesting strategies that maximise the opportunity to meet the requirements of their target market. A greater proportion of growers are aware of the quality and functionality of the grain delivered to their customer or entering contract storage. 90% or more of growers are aware of and interested in the benefits of measuring grain quality. A greater proportion of growers use storage practices to meet market requirements and provide for the continued effectiveness of pest control measures. At least 60% of growers storing grain on farm use sealed silos. The GRDC uses market access information to provide growers with the harvest and storage management packages and tools to comply with market requirements. Targets Achievements Industry harvest and storage best management Potential for investment in this area was scoped. practice guides are developed to include information about technical barriers to trade such as food and feed safety standards, and biosecurity, phytosanitary and sustainability requirements. Increased number of growers are aware of the An on-farm grain storage and quality survey was effects of seasonal risks, harvest and storage commissioned to evaluate the performance of the
Targets Achievements Increased number of growers adjust crop and variety selection based on market requirement data. Investments were put in place to deliver and monitor performance in this area. Breeding programs make greater use of market information in setting quality and functionality targets. A greater level of communication between the GRDC, pre-breeders and breeders resulted in better investment decisions by the GRDC and pre-breeders and increased uptake of research outputs by breeders. Crop production aligned with market requirements Practice changes and key metrics A greater proportion of growers and advisers use relevant market information to inform decisions about in-crop management practices. A greater proportion of grain growers adjust pest, weed and disease management practices to meet market requirements. Targets Achievements Industry best management practice guides for crop management take account of market requirements. New investments in developing crop management guides took into account grain quality issues—for example, GrowNotes includes a section on post-harvest grain management. Increased number of growers are aware of and monitor for receival standards, including quality parameters, adventitious presence and maximum residue levels. An on-farm grain storage and quality survey was commissioned to evaluate the performance of the GRDC’s communication and extension programs. Grain harvest and storage practices aligned with market requirements Practice changes and key metrics A greater proportion of growers use harvesting strategies that maximise the opportunity to meet the requirements of their target market. A greater proportion of growers are aware of the quality and functionality of the grain delivered to their customer or entering contract storage. 90% or more of growers are aware of and interested in the benefits of measuring grain quality. A greater proportion of growers use storage practices to meet market requirements and provide for the continued effectiveness of pest control measures. At least 60% of growers storing grain on farm use sealed silos. The GRDC uses market access information to provide growers with the harvest and storage management packages and tools to comply with market requirements. Targets Achievements Industry harvest and storage best management practice guides are developed to include information about technical barriers to trade such as food and feed safety standards, and biosecurity, phytosanitary and sustainability requirements. Potential for investment in this area was scoped. Increased number of growers are aware of the effects of seasonal risks, harvest and storage An on-farm grain storage and quality survey was commissioned to evaluate the performance of the
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