Becoming a Partner

As a research partner of MIG, you’ll play a key role in the Group’s cutting edge research and development program. Numerous companies invest significant dollars into MIG member’s backyards, with technologies and results shaping agriculture Australia wide.

Our current Partners

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)
DPIRD is a key partner in MIG’s R&D program. They are involved from the initial trial planning phase, right through to implementation, monitoring and final analysis of many small plot trials. MIG is extremely fortunate to have the Department’s wealth of experience and technology at such close proximity, as both parties have similar visions for R&D.

CSIRO
CSIRO has been extensively involved with MIG through projects such as:
• “Horses for Courses – Using the Best Tools to Manage Climatic Risk”
• “Sand Plain Farming Systems”
• “Unlocking the Benefits of Precision Agriculture for Farm Profits and the Environment”

Northern Agricultural Catchments Council (NACC)
NACC have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
• Supporting MIG’s local NRM officer
• Management of Feral Pigs and Foxes
• “Soil Stabilisation Solutions of the Nangetty Valley”

Natural Heritage Trust (NHT)
NHT have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
• Australian Government Envirofunds
• Environmental Management Systems (delivered through DAFF)

Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)
DAFF have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
• “Do Perennials Use More Water than Annuals?”
• “Long Term Sustainability of Profitable ‘Medium Rainfall’ Farming Systems”
• “Assessment and Demonstration of Deepened Seed Bed on Waterlogging and Salinity Management.”
• Sustainable Industry Initiatives – Grower Group Alliance National Landcare Program Project

Mid West Development Commission (MWDC)
MWDC have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
• “Developing a Perennial Grass Seed Industry in the Mid West of WA”
• “Redevelopment of Historical Buildings into Offices”

Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)
GRDC have been extensively involved in MIG through projects such as:
• Yardstick Trials
• Grain & Graze (perennial pasture R&D)
• Sodic Soils project
• “Innovative Seed Bank Management – Strategic Soil Inversion for Weed Control”
• “New Conservation Farming Systems”