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 innovation as one of three initial strategic priority focus areas.
The GGA’s innovation mindset centres around aligning innovative research, capacity development, extension and adoption with the practical needs of the agricultural sector. This strategic alignment ensures that innovation is not confined to laboratories but translates seamlessly into on-the-ground practices. By promoting sustainable, resilient, and adaptive agricultural practices, we continue to support the pursuit of a more robust and future-ready state.
Member priority interest
Interest in innovation has steadily increased across the GGA member network over the past five years, with agtech innovation – one of the most visible aspects within the innovation, now placed among the top ten ranked out of 63 known interests across the GGA member network [see below ‘Top 10’ interests graphic].
Board strategic alignment
Within GGA, innovation has been a priority focus area for the GGA Board since 2019. This is expressed through formal GGA strategic documents over time, with increasing resources allocated over the last five years.
Stakeholder Consultation
As a grower-led organisation, we prioritise collaboration and integration to ensure a seamless flow of knowledge and innovation to address grower-led challenges. With a dedicated focus on fostering an innovation ecosystem in WA, GGA actively links networks, connecting innovators and agriculture community needs. This approach ensures capturing and consolidating valuable links, allowing GGA to act as a central hub, facilitating collaborations, and fostering innovation within the agricultural ecosystem.
Feedback and co-design are taking place through collective meetings, one-on-one calls, and the development of pilot groups to test initiatives.
Through this process, we hope early front-runner priorities to progress with and open to the broader agricultural ecosystem for collaborative investment.
Timeline
News
Follow GGA on Twitter for updates on our innovation work.
Media Releases
Lessons from New Zealand’s AgriFood Tech Landscape
Partner with us – EOI form
Lodge your Expression of Interest [EOI] here to be involved with the GGA’s Innovation Program. This EOI invitation is open to GGA members and the wider industry, organisations and individuals. For industry stakeholders seeking on-ground partners within Western Australia or Australia for an innovation project, please also use the Expression of Interest Form below.
Resources
The Grower Group Alliance is integrating open innovation methodologies to support Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem and deliver farmer-led solutions. We address grower-led challenges by bringing together diverse stakeholders across the agricultural industry including grower groups, farmers, researchers, governments, policy makers and industry experts to co-design solutions that transcend traditional boundaries.
Program Development Team
Within the GGA team, Doug Hamilton and Dr Jo Wisdom are leading the strategic development of the GGA Innovation Program.
Contact
Enquiries to Doug Hamilton at GGA via email to: douglas.hamilton@gga.org.au