Variable climatic conditions and periodic rainfall has led to the appeal of increasing cropping diversity in Northern NSW and Southern Queensland. The optimum planting period for spring wheat is mid-May to June, with anthesis occurring in September. Growers from the Goondiwindi NGN considered the appeal of winter or longer season wheat varieties to take advantage of soil moisture which accumulated earlier in the year (February–March). Current developments in breeding have seen the new cultivars adaptable to warmer climates. The investment would evaluate these new cultivars and potential genetics that would benefit future cultivars for the suitability of production in the local regions.

This investment is designed to illustrate what yields are possible for the longer season wheat types in the sub regions, and to understand what other farming systems issues need to be considered as a result of planting cereals in an earlier sowing window.

Offer period

Offers will remain open for acceptance by the GRDC for a period of 6 months after the Closing Time.

Document contact and enquiries

Attention: Lyndal Gordon, Contract Administrator

Grains Research and Development Corporation

Email: lyndal.gordon@grdc.com.au

Make all requests for further information or clarification in relation to this procurement in writing (email) prior to 24 January 2025.

GRDC will publish all requests and responses to requests on the GRDC website under Questions and Answers at the bottom of this webpage.