Activities
Activities
This is a summary of all current GGA activities across both our Brokered Programs are of work (collaborating R,D&E type projects) and GGA Network Capacity Building work (professional development type projects).
Capacity Building Dates [2024]
The GGA capacity building program aims to support impact of local grower groups through building the human capital of the network. The program is tailored annually, aligning to members current […]
Chairs Summit [2024]
Strengthen connections among fellow voting grower groups within the GGA network.
Dry Season Response Outreach
GGA is partnering within the WA government’s dry season response program. Through the newly formed Dry Season Task Force, GGA will administer a five-part plan to support mobilisation of on-ground […]
Grains Extension Resources
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development has significant direct investment in grains research, development and extension capability and activities, research infrastructure and policy development. The Western Australian grains […]
South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub
Established in 2021, the South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) is one of eight Drought Resilience Adoption [...]
National Industry-led Carbon Farming Outreach Program
This two year project will deliver a nation-wide carbon farming outreach program, largely in broadacre and pastoral industries. Led by the Grower Group Alliance, this project unites 40 farming and land […]
Emergency & Biosecurity Response
In times of emergency and disruptions, the GGA network has previously been engaged to assist in an on-ground outreach and logistics capacity in various ways. Examples of recent events where […]
RiskWi$e – The National Risk Management Initiative
The National Risk Management Initiative aims to understand and improve the risk-reward outcomes for Australian grain growers by supporting grower on-farm decision-making. RiskWi$e (the National Risk Management Initiative) is a […]
Best Practice Grain Storage Extension
This project supports connecting grower groups and growers with extension support around on-farm grain storage capacity and best practice grain storage procedures to help growers maximise grain quality retention and […]
NGN – Frost Management Workshops and Field Days
This project aims to build knowledge informing grower and advisor decisions relative to current seasonal events. A priority is supporting and engaging with growers inexperienced with frost and underprepared to […]
Drought Hub Dry Season Resources
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has pulled these valuable resources together into one location for the livestock, grains and horticulture industries. These resources will be continuously […]
Livestock Extension Resources
This repository of Livestock Resources comprises latest research, government regulation updates, biosecurity management information, and a series of extension workshops and trainings offered in this agricultural sector. Water Quality Water […]
Researchers Professional Development Program
In 2024 GGA is launching a new four-part professional development program for research and project officers that will build the technical capability of this vital cohort of professionals whilst cultivating […]
‘Extension Fest’ Online Briefing Series
In 2024, GGA will host ‘Extension fest’ – a new online series comprising six key briefing sessions on valuable resources available for GGA member groups to access and extend out […]
The Seven Principles for Resilience Thinking
Following development of the Planetary Boundaries framework, the Stockholm Resilience Centre went on to develop and publish ‘The Seven Principles for Resilience Thinking’ – a blueprint for how to build […]
CBH Growing Leaders Scholarship
As part of the GGA Capacity Building program, with the support of CBH and in partnership with Leadership WA, GGA is strengthening leadership development within WA’s agricultural community. The Growing […]
Business Models Masterclass [2024]
Led by BDO’s business advisor Danny Olsen, this fully- facilitated 3-hour online masterclass steps delegates through the 10 key parts to reviewing or building a not-for-profit group ‘business model’, a […]
Governance e-course [2024]
A self-paced e-course ideal for new or experienced committee members or staff of not-for-profit groups. The online format supports those who prefer to study from the convenience of their home […]
1 Day Governance Workshop [2024]
An essential workshop for volunteers, committee and staff of not-for-profits seeking to build skills and knowledge in best practice governance, improve operation and lead their community group with high impact, […]
Industry-Focused Innovation Projects
In 2022, the Australian Government provided the SW WA Hub with $2.5 million to enable it to expand its remit beyond drought under the Agricultural Innovation Hubs Program. A total […]
Planetary Boundaries Framework
The planetary boundaries framework is one of the most significant breakthroughs in earth science work of our generation. This body of work led to the development of the current the […]
GGA Agricultural Innovation Ecosystem Database
Identifying the composition of an agricultural innovation system within Western Australia presents a formidable challenge. The system involves a multitude of participants, ranging from farmers, researchers, agribusinesses, customers, and policymakers, […]
WaterSmart Dams – Making Dams Work Again
This 3.5-year project aims to develop knowledge and water planning tools for farmers who need their dams to work in all years and confidently make water investment decisions. The project […]
GGA Governance Podcast
Support new or experienced Board members and staff to perform their duties through this nine-episode Governance training podcast designed to assist not-for-profit groups to lead with impact, confidence and compliance. […]
Water Quality Testing & Herbicide Efficacy Project
Through the Agrifutures Water Quality Testing Project, the Grower Group Alliance is actively engaging Open Innovation. GGA is leveraging collaboration with grower groups, Beanstalk AgTech, and the University of Western […]
Emerge Program Grants
The Emerge program is a pilot pre-incubator run by GGA in partnership with Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO). The program involves a bespoke small grants round to facilitate […]
Closing the Economic Yield Gap of Grain Legumes in WA
This comprehensive project will combine extension, trials, technical and economic analysis to support growers to access the benefits of legumes in crop rotations moving forward. Established as a project with […]
SheepLinks FEED365
The project aims to re-design livestock forage systems for grazing all-year round in Mediterranean environments minimising supplementary feeding. The focus is sheep grazing systems in Southwest WA challenged by climate […]
WA Farm Data Sharing
This project aims to help growers make more sophisticated investment decisions using their farm data. Initially, the model will assess an optimal liming strategy, however could later be adapted to […]
Agronomy of farming short course
Fill technical agronomy knowledge gaps with affordable access to two of the Planfarm Academy training courses. Partnering with GGA, Planfarm is offering a 50 percent discount for staff (only) from GGA Network groups to enrol […]
Benchmarking App
Aims The GGA Grower Group Benchmark App aims to establish a diagnostic process to gather baseline, then yearly data to measure the functionality, systems, processes, governance and development needs of […]