Post-farm-gate costs associated with freight and supply chain logistics are complex and largely beyond the direct influence of the GRDC. However, the GRDC will continue to support R&D into understanding variables that drive supply chain costs, to inform policy.
Impact on lowering post-farm-gate costs will be measured in terms of timely RD&E-based submissions to government to support policy decision-making.
4.1 Support research to advise policy and investment decisions that lead to reduced post-farm-gate costs4.2 Invest in R&D that informs industry and government approaches to trade and market access for Australian grain into export markets4.3 Improve the reliability and cost-effectiveness of on-farm grain storage to reduce handling costs and capture market opportunities4.4 Improve automation of transport and handling activities and/or alternative logistics and distribution models to realise greater value capture by growers