Grains Research and Development Corporation · Awarded contract
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Quantification of Cover Crop Effectiveness for Water Infiltration and Evaporation Reduction in Northern Region

Awarded 01 May 2017

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Awarded01 May 2017
Value$1,650,000.00
SupplierQueensland Department of Agriculture and FisheriesABN 66 934 348 189
AgencyGrains Research and Development Corporation
StateQLD
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 6y 6mo ago3y term
Awarded 1 May 2017Expired 30 Apr 2020

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Grains Research and Development Corporation awarded a contract to Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for quantifying the effectiveness of cover crops as a means of increased water infiltration and reduced evaporation in the northern region.

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