That comes with the release earlier this month of a discussion paper by the Grain Research and Development Corporation.

Growers’ thoughts will be considered as part of finalising the corporation’s strategic plan for 2018 to 2013.

But this feedback must be provided by February 16.

GrainGrowers chairman John Eastburn said this was the perfect way for growers to have a say on the investment of their levies.

Mr Eastburn said it would also allow growers to influence what the corporation did for the next five years.

He said the corporation had pledged that in line with its purpose to invest in research, development and extension to create enduring profitability for Australian grain growers, “the plan will sharpen the focus of investment on the drivers of farm profitability; yield, price, cost and risk”.

“GRDC spends close to $200 million annually on research, development and extension and we want to ensure growers see the benefit of that investment,” Mr Eastburn said.

“We need a plan which tackles the current pressing challenges of the industry, but also provides the breakthrough research that’s going to keep Australian grain competitive on a global scale into the future.

“We want a plan which delivers real bang for buck for growers and enables the Australian grains industry to increase its profitability over the long term.”

GrainGrowers will survey grain farmers on their views to ensure the widest possible response from the production sector is achieved. Growers can provide their views directly to the corporation, or via graingrowers.com.au/policy/policy-group.