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).
2025 Capacity Building Dates
Below is the full list of all GGA Capacity Building Program activities for 2025. The GGA program supports GGA member groups and the wider industry to build operational skills and […]
Extension & Adoption Training Program [2025]
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (SW WA Hub) invites you to take part in our Extension & Adoption Training Program, a five-part professional development series designed […]
Theory of Change
A workshop for understanding Theory of Change (ToC) for Funding Applications About This hand-on workshop provides a step by step, guide to developing a ToC and logic model. Participants will […]
Forum25
In 2025 we welcome back Forum25, the Grower Group Alliance’s flagship event designed to connect the GGA network with the wider industry. Held every two years, GGA Forum builds vital […]
Lunchtime Tutorial Series
Level up your digital skills one bite-sized topic at a time with these lunchtime tutorials.
Applied Project Management
We’re excited to be able to offer GGA members a significant discount on the 3-day Applied Project Management course through a ‘Premium Learning Partnership’ [group buy] between AIM WA and […]
Researchers Professional Development Program
GGA has developed a four-part professional development program for research and project officers that will build the technical capability of this vital cohort whilst cultivating a supportive professional community of […]
1 Day Governance Workshop
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, […]
Grant Writing e-Course
As part of GGA’s 2025 Capacity Building Program, GGA has negotiated a 12-month discount for member access to an e-course in grant writing. Are you an organisation that needs grant […]
Agronomy of Farming – Planfarm Short Course [2025]
As part of GGA’s 2025 Capacity Building Program, we have once again partnered with Planfarm to offer network group staff access to the Planfarm Academy’s ‘Agronomy of Farming – Short […]
2 Day Leadership Training [2025]
Over two-days, this bespoke leadership training opportunity for the GGA network aims to enhance the leadership skills and boost the impact of staff and committee members serving within the GGA […]
Governance e-Course [2025]
A self-paced online course ideal for committee members or staff of not-for-profit organisations. The online format allows participants to learn from the convenience of their home or office, featuring 3 […]
Regenerative Futures
GGA is developing a new body of work in regenerative agriculture which will sit within GGA’s innovation pillar. This reflects not only the mindset we will call on partners to […]
Governance Podcast
Support new or experienced Board members and staff to perform their duties through this twelve-episode governance training podcast series designed to assist not-for-profit groups to lead with impact, confidence and […]
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 [...]
The Ripple Effect
The Ripple Effect project is a national, grower-led project designed to improve water security, biodiversity, and climate resilience for Australian farmers. The project will guide growers towards multifunction water infrastructure […]
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 […]
National Industry-led Carbon Farming Outreach Program
Project Fast Facts The National Industry-led Carbon Farming Outreach Program is delivering un-biased, independent carbon farming knowledge to primary producers and ag advisors, with no sales pitch. Helping Farmers make […]
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. Examples of recent events where grower groups have […]
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 […]
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 the latest research, government regulation updates, biosecurity management information, and a series of extension workshops and training offered in this agricultural sector. Water Quality […]
FarmElevate
The FarmElevate Program supports Western Australian broadacre livestock and southern horticulture farm managers and farm employees, to strengthen their economic, environmental and well-being. The program offers subsidised tailored support, learning […]
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, and with the support of CBH and partnership with Leadership WA, GGA is strengthening leadership development within WA’s agricultural industry. The Growing […]
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 […]
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, and technical and economic analysis to support growers to access the benefits of legumes in crop rotations moving forward. Established as a project […]
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, which are […]
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 […]
Benchmarking App
Purpose The GGA Grower Group Benchmark App is about detecting ‘red flags’ early. The app aims to provide members and GGA with a diagnostic process to gather baseline, then yearly […]