Join your Local RCSN in 2018

Opportunities Now Available

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The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is calling for expressions of interest from growers and industry stakeholders to be part of its western Regional Cropping Solutions Network (RCSN) groups.

“RCSN groups are made up of 60 growers and industry representatives, who are selected based on their skillsets and geographical locations, with 12 members in each port zone – Albany, Esperance, Kwinana East, Kwinana West and Geraldton port zones.

“Members are important in the process of identifying and prioritising research and development issues that impact on the profitability of growers in their region.
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“The information that RCSN members provide is fed into the investment planning cycle of the GRDC’s Western Regional Panel, RCSN Coordinator Julianne Hill said.

RCSN representatives meet twice a year in their port zone. They are paid a sitting fee for their time and accommodation and meals are supplied. If successful, RCSN members next meet in July or August. 

RCSN members represent their region and it is anticipated applicants will have good linkages in the port zone they are applying for. 

Interested growers and industry representatives are asked to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) application.  
How to Apply

Step 1: Download and review the information package.

Step 2: Complete the New Member EOI form either by:
Applications close 5 pm on 23 April 2018.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to help drive the profitability of grain growing in your local port zone!   

​Contact Julianne Hill for all enquiries.

Publications and Reports

RCSN Projects on The Ground
The RCSN produces a range of publications and reports.  Some of the most recent publications include:
  • Maximising Variable Rate Technology Returns
  • Break Crops and Rotations of Western Australia (Case Studies)
  • Managing Frost Risk Case Studies
  • Business Management and Farm Profitability Case Studies
  • DIY Precision Agriculture - Calculating Return on Investment for on Farm Trials
  • Western Regional Annual Report for 2015-2016.

​Go here to download your copies today!
Would you like to know more about the RCSN projects on the ground in your port zone?  Well now you can!  Here are the quick links to your port zone:


​Plus - the 5 minute trial project updates from our Joint Meeting on 1-2 March 2017 are also available.  For all other enquiries relating to RCSN projects - please contact Julianne Hill, RCSN Coordinator in the Western Region.
Annual Report 2016 - 2017
The Regional Cropping Solutions (Western Region) Annual Report for 2016-2017 is now available. 

We hope you find the report a useful addition to understanding the depth and breadth of the work that the RCSN undertakes across the Western Region in a 12-month period.

Access the RCSN Annual Report here.
Newsletters - November 2017
The November 2017 RCSN Western Region Newsletter is now available.   This month's edition includes a complete wrap up of the 2017 season progress around the five Western Region port zones, along with hot topics including:

  • choosing spatial information tools to help set up in-paddock management zones
  • focussing on Matricaria control
  • dealing with snailes at harvest time
  • bridging the yield gap
  • focussing on business profits
  • avoiding harvester fires
  • using grain bags for storage
  • celebrating World Soil Day - coming up in Perth on 5 December 2017.

Download your November 2017 edition here.
Go here to access past editions of the RCSN Western Region Newsletter.  To subscribe to the RCSN newsletter, email subscribers@grdc.com.au with the subject "Subscribe to RCSN Newsletter".

Meet our Members: Ty Fulwood (Kwinana West)

Meet our Members: Darren Kilminster (Kwinana East)

Meet our Members: Jason Stokes (Geraldton)

Meet our Members: Peter Daw (Esperance)

Meet our Members: Scott Smith (Albany)

Members in Action: 2016 Seeding and Harvesting