Spare a thought for the future of Australia's grain industry

If you have a fantastic idea for a product, service or piece of technology that could improve Australia's grain industry, then the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) would love to hear from you!

The GRDC recently launched an Innovation Investment program, worth $1.5 million annually, that is designed to fund research projects focused on solving some of the grain industry's more pressing problems.

A total of five projects are currently being funded by the Innovation Investment program, which are looking at everything from fungus in crops and stored grain to slugs, snails and blackleg disease in canola.

Now the GRDC is calling on more private and public organisations, as well as individuals, to take part in the Innovation Investment program. You have until the end of October to apply, so spare a thought for the future of Australia's grain industry and submit a proposal!

You may also want to think about the future of your own crop, and arrange an insurance policy with Elders Insurance.

Why should I organise crop insurance with Elders Insurance?

1) It will cover your grain against some natural disasters - these may include hail, fire and livestock intrusion.
2) If your grain is damaged by man-made events, such as overspray or transit and storage loss, crop insurance can help you cover the cost.
3) Elders Insurance has agents located all over the country who are familiar with the risks associated with your region. This means your cover will be tailored to suit the grain-growing conditions in your area.
4) We can work with you through every season, regularly reviewing and discussing your cover options to make sure you are not over- or under-insured.
5) You and your grain will benefit from Elders Insurance's "on-farm service" - we will come to you and assess your crop ourselves.

If you would like to know more about the crop and farm insurance we provide, get in touch with Elders Insurance today.