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Research Partners
The Mingenew-Irwin Group’s research partners, play a key role in the Group’s cutting edge research and development program.
Numerous companies invest significant dollars into MIG member’s backyards, with technologies and results shaping agriculture Australia wide.
DAFWA The Department of Agriculture and Food assists the State's Agriculture, Food and Fibre sector to be sustainable and profitable, with a clear focus on export-led growth. The Department enhances the international competitiveness of the State's agribusiness by working with them to meet the increasingly demanding standards for safety and quality of food and fibre products produced in an environmentally sustainable way. www.agric.wa.gov.au
DAFWA is a key partner in MIG’s R&D program. They are involved from the initial trial planning phase, right through to implementation, monitoring and final analysis. MIG is extremely fortunate to have the Department’s wealth of experience and technology at such close proximity, as both parties have similar visions for R&D.
CSIROThe Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world. www.csiro.com.au
CSIRO has been extensively involved with MIG through projects such as:
- “Horses for Courses – Using the Best Tools to Manage Climatic Risk”
- “Sand Plain Farming Systems”
- “Unlocking the Benefits of Precision Agriculture for Farm Profits and the Environment”
GRDCThe Grains Research & Development Corporation is one of the world's leading grains research organisations, responsible for planning, investing and overseeing research and development, delivering improvements in production, sustainability and profitability across the Australian grains industry. www.grdc.com.au
GRDC have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
- Environmental Management Systems
- Grain & Graze (perennial pasture R&D)
- The Grower Group Alliance
- “Innovative Seed Bank Management - Strategic Soil Inversion for Weed Control”
- “New Conservation Farming Systems”
NACCThe Northern Agricultural Catchments Council is a non-profit organisation owned and directed by the people of the Northern Agricultural Region. The region covers an area of more than 7.5 million hectares, from Kalbarri in the north to Gingin in the south to the edge of farming country in the east. NACC manages natural resources in the region in partnership with local communities, and the three tiers of government, providing leadership, advice and on-ground support for natural resource management issues and projects. www.nacc.com.au
NACC have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
- Supporting MIG’s local NRM officer
- “Healthy Farms – Stronger Communities”
- “Soil Stabilisation Solutions of the Nangetty Valley”
NHT
The Natural Heritage Trust was set up by the Australian Government in 1997 to help restore and conserve Australia's environment and natural resources. Since then, thousands of community groups and organisations have received funding for environmental and natural resource management projects. www.nht.gov.au
NHT have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
- Australian Government Envirofunds
- Environmental Management Systems (delivered through DAFF)
DAFFThe Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s role is to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure Australia's agricultural, fisheries, food and forestry industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable. www.daff.gov.au
DAFF have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
- “Do Perennials Use More Water than Annuals?”
- “Long Term Sustainability of Profitable ‘Medium Rainfall’ Farming Systems”
- “Assessment and Demonstration of Deepened Seed Bed on Waterlogging and Salinity Management.”
- Sustainable Industry Initiatives - Grower Group Alliance National Landcare Program Project
MWDCThe Mid West Development Commission is a Western Australian statutory authority whose main aim is to encourage and promote the sustainable development of Western Australia's Mid West region. The Mid West Development Commission is one of nine Regional Development Commissions. www.mwdc.wa.gov.au
MWDC have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
- “Developing a Perennial Grass Seed Industry in the Mid West of WA”
- “Redevelopment of Historical Buildings into Offices”
Planfarm
Planfarm and Planfarm Agronomy are a Western Australian company that seek to provide superior farm management and support to their clients. They also play a integral role in MIG’s project development and R&D trials program. www.planfarm.com.au
Planfarm have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
- Development and implementation of MIG’s annual trials program
- “Horses for Courses - Using the Best Tools to Manage Climatic Risk”
- “Long Term Sustainability of Profitable ‘Medium Rainfall’ Farming Systems”
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