R&D @ Work
Articles published in the GWRDC publication R&D@Work are freely available for use by the media with acknowledgement of the GWRDC. Topics in the latest edition include:
:: The Five Year R&D consultation process has started
:: Efficiency in partnerships
:: Clone information welcomed
:: Microbes lift vineyard performance
:: Yeast strains combine to influence flavour
:: A strategic approach to Botrytis
:: Tasmania links R&D with consumers
:: RITA supports grassroots activities
:: Long term protein studies are yielding new tools
:: Native plants make excellent ground covers
:: Extended maceration in focus
:: AWRI industry services are strengthened
:: Bunch exposure studies raise more questions

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Federal MPs learn of value of the Rural R&D Corporations
Early September was a time for the 14 Rural R&D Corporations, supported by industry representatives, to meet with Federal MPs and discuss the value of the Rural R&D model. The model involves co-investment by rural industries and the Australian Government, meeting their priorities and establishing an innovative, forward-thinking culture. Latest available figures (for 2004-05) show that the corporations invested $511 million in rural R&D, calculated to deliver $1.65 billion in returns over a five year time frame.
The 2005-06 GWRDC Annual Report, to be released in early November, will show combined Australian Government and industry contributions to grape and wine research to be $25.5 million. For an outline of the model as it applies to the grape and wine industry
click here

PhD scholarship offer
As part of its commitment to developing human resource capacities in the wine industry the GWRDC is once again offering PhD opportunities and will have application forms available on the website in August. Applications, including a current curriculum vitae and academic transcript must be submitted by October 31. To view the guidelines and selection process connect with www.gwrdc.com.au/guidelines.asp. For further information contact Sarah Warner on (08) 8273 0500.

DAFF grants can assist producers
Various types of grants are administered by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and a selection of those most applicable to the grape and wine industry can be viewed by clicking here

Tarac Environment Future Fund
The TEFF is targeted at industry professionals, students and those who have an interest in developing innovative and sustainable solutions for improving winery waste management.
Topics can range from emeging processing technologies to finding the right management option. For more details visit the website


Final reports received at GWRDC
Among final reports recently received is 'An investigation into the feasibility of establishing a vineyard database using satellite imagery (PGI 05/02).' 'Balancing your quality dollar - yield loss vs colour gain in the Riverina (RT 05/05-3).'

For a list of all final reports tabled in the last year
click here. Enquiries about availability of reports can be directed to Dee Watt, email dee@gwrdc.com.au or phone (08) 8273 0500 quoting the project number and title.