Northern Grower Alliance is an, Australian based, incorporated association that was established in 2005 to provide a regional capacity for industry-driven, applied agronomic research into the challenges of grain production. Northern Grower Alliance co-ordinates and conducts applied agronomic research in response to prioritised northern region grain grower needs. Projects are developed in collaboration with key researchers to ensure sound scientific and practical evaluation of the impact and benefits of new practices. Rapid communication of project outcomes through the associated comprehensive network of consultants and agronomists ensures prompt and appropriate levels of industry uptake and adoption. Northern Grower Alliance is currently working on a five year project, fully funded by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, focusing on the validation and adoption of new agronomic practices in northern NSW and southern QLD.