AGGREGATE: NEWS & EVENTS
Free Grains Research Update tickets for ag students
WESTERN Australian tertiary agriculture students have been offered free entry to the first day of the Grains Research Update in February 2026.
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) event is a highlight of the grains industry calendar and includes the latest research, technology, market development and innovations.
The first day will begin with an exclusive breakfast session for students hosted by the WA Agricultural Research Collaboration and the Society of Precision Agriculture and continue with more than 25 sessions and networking opportunities.
This offer has been made available through the support of the Mt Burdett Foundation and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) with the GRDC.
When: Monday, February 16, 2026
Where: Optus Stadium, Perth
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