Australian grain growers are facing increasing biosecurity risks from pests, weeds, and diseases due to trade, climate change, and the movement of pests. Managing these risks relies not only on science but also on strong communication, collaboration and coordination between government, industry, and other key stakeholders.
Agronomists play a key role as trusted advisors to growers. This project—Creating win wins in grains biosecurity with agronomists—explores how working together can strengthen grains biosecurity in practical, sustainable ways that bring real benefits to agronomists, their clients and the grains biosecurity system.
Project stages
- Stage 1 (early 2026): interviews, a survey, and workshops with agronomists and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Stage 2 (mid 2026): a 12-month pilot program based on Stage 1 findings.
The project is due for completion in mid-2027.
About the project
ABARES Social Sciences Program leads the research and the National Grains Diagnostic and Surveillance Initiative (NGDSI) funds it.
The NGDSI is a partnership between the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and departments responsible for agriculture across the Australian Government and various state governments.
The research is supported by a reference group of industry and government representatives.
Stay updated
This page will be updated regularly as the project progresses. For more information, contact Laura Butler, the Project Officer, on socialsciences.abares@aff.gov.au.