2014 Science and Innovation Awards

Applications are now open for the 2014 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture. If you’re 18-35, this is your chance to apply for up to $22,000 to fund your project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue to benefit Australia’s primary industries.

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New issue of DPI Grapevine Management Guide now available

NSW grapegrowers are being encouraged to get their free copy of this season’s edition of the ever-popular Grapevine Management Guide and access the latest information on protecting their vineyard from pests and diseases.

The guide is available to all viticulture producers and in NSW is available to collect from their regional wine growing association, DPI and Catchment Management Authority offices in major growing areas.

Grower groups and wine companies can contact Jason Cappello to arrange supply of bulk quantities - on 0457 842 874 or by emailing jason.cappello@dpi.nsw.gov.au

Individual copies of the guide may also be obtained by contacting the DPI Bookstore on 1800 028 374.

GWRDC invites applications for PhD and Honours scholarships

GWRDC is now inviting applications for PhD and Honours scholarships to commence in 2014.

Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic excellence, the quality of the applicant's Curriculum Vitae and the likelihood of the applicant's ongoing involvement and contribution to the Australian wine sector.

Applications close Friday 8 November 2013 and scholarships will commence from 1 January 2014.

For further information, please visit GWRDC Applying for funding or call Kate Harvey, General Manager, on 08 8273 0500.

GWRDC invites applications for 2014 travel scholarships

GWRDC is now inviting applications for travel scholarships in the first half of 2014.

GWRDC will consider applications for travel, study tours or conference attendance that align with the wine sector’s strategic research, development and extension (RD&E) priorities and can demonstrate that benefits will accrue to the sector and/or existing research.

The closing date for travel scholarships from 1 January to 30 June 2014 is Friday 6 December 2013.

For further information, please visit GWRDC Applying for funding or call Kate Harvey, General Manager, on 08 8273 0500.