Championing Innovation
For All of Us
The South Australian Grain Industry Trust is unique. No other state has its own research fund supported by growers and dedicated to supporting projects with direct benefits for the local grain industry.
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South Australian Grain Industry Trust
SUPPORTING GROWERS
SAGIT gives South Australian grain growers a stake and a voice in research projects that deliver relevant local benefits.
EXPERT MANAGErs
Grower contributions are managed with a leading combination of industry, research, finance and communications expertise.
EXPERIENCED TRUSTEES
The SAGIT Trustees bring a huge depth of hands-on experience to the stewardship of SAGIT’s research investments.
PROUD HISTORY
SAGIT has been a champion of innovation for 30 years, with an extraordinary record of achievement for SA grain growers.
Improvement and innovation
On average, SAGIT invests $2 million a year in supporting research crucial to advancing South Australia’s $4.6 billion grain industry. These projects deliver real improvements in countless areas of grain growing, farming systems, soil management, harvesting, storage, processing and marketing, and providing technical information to growers.
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Latest updates
SAGIT invites applications for 2024 funding round
Applications are now open for the next round of research and grower group funding through the South Australian Grain Industry Trust. Research applications for projects that directly benefit South Australian grain growers and the wider grain industry are encouraged.
GIF and GIRDF reform FAQs
Grain Producers SA (GPSA) and SAGIT have been reviewing the Grain Industry Fund (GIF) and Grain Industry Research and Development Fund (GIRDF) contribution method and rates to create a more equitable levy system while guaranteeing the future strong grower voice for...
Eyre Peninsula grain producer appointed as SAGIT trustee
Lock based grain producer Andrew Polkinghorne will bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) trustee as the latest appointment.
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