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).
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 [...]
MUSTER Program
Grower Group Alliance (GGA) is leading MUSTER, a $4 million initiative designed to strengthen the capability and confidence of Western Australian sheep and wool producers by extending relevant, evidence-based best […]
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 in building operational skills and […]
Innovation Activation
GGA is activating a new body of work in innovation. Work in innovation by GGA is not new, first initiated in 2019 when the GGA founding Board of Directors identified […]
Researchers Professional Development Program
GGA has developed a four-part professional development program for research and project officers, designed to build technical capability while fostering a supportive professional community of practice within the GGA network. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Regenerative Futures
GGA is exploring a new body of work in Regenerative Agriculture, which will sit within GGA’s innovation pillar. This reflects the mindset we will call on partners to collaborate with, […]
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 […]
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 […]
2026 FarmElevate
The FarmElevate Program supports Western Australian broadacre livestock and southern horticulture farm managers and employees to strengthen their economic, environmental, and personal well-being through the development of a Farm Business […]
National Disaster Risk Reduction
Funded by the National Disaster Risk Reduction (NDRR) Grants Program, GGA will lead a body of work in Western Australia to build preparedness and resilience in Grower Groups to enhance […]
Pastures 365
Pastures 365 is a national project that explores whether mixed-species pastures can fill seasonal feed gaps and build more resilient grazing systems in an increasingly variable climate across southern Australia. […]
WaterSmart Dams – Making Dams Work Again
This 3.5-year project developed knowledge and water planning tools for farmers who needed their dams to work in all years and confidently make water investment decisions. The project involved 12 […]
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 […]
Dry Season Resources
The South-West WA Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub has curated valuable resources into one location for the livestock, grains and horticulture industries. These resources will be continuously updated on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]