Apply for SRDC funding to complete research projects
SRDC is calling for Expressions of Interest for Research Projects to commence from July 2011. Priority will be given to projects which contribute to step changes in sustainable productivity in sugarcane growing, harvesting and/or milling in the following areas:
- Innovation in energy, biomass utilisation and product diversification.
- Reduction in production costs and/or improving the utilisation of capital.
- New and improved sugarcane varieties.
- Improvement in the uptake of new technologies and decision-making tools by industry participants.
- Reduction in exotic biosecurity threats, and improvements in managing endemic pests and weeds, including risks enhanced by climate change.
- Sustainable improvement in productivity in the face of climate variability.
For information on how to submit an Expression of Interest download the application kit, complete the application form and email your complete application to SRDC at apply@srdc.gov.au by Friday 13 August 2010. 

Apply for a SRDC scholarship to attend leadership course
SRDC is offering two scholarships for two people to attend a Training Rural Australians In Leadership (TRAIL) residential course in Canberra from 25 September until 2 October 2010. Facilitated by the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation (ARLF) this course is designed to improve the capacity of rural leaders to engage more extensively in issues and sectors across rural Australia. 

SRDC’s scholarship is open to emerging leaders involved in the sugarcane industry, including growers, millers, researchers, scientists, extension officers, business managers etc. Each scholarship is worth $8500 for the course, plus some extra travel expenses will be provided by SRDC to travel to and from Canberra. To apply for this SRDC scholarship, download the TRAIL course application form and send to SRDC at apply@srdc.gov.au by Friday 13 August 2010.