From the GRDC News, 03 Feb 2026
CSIRO scientist Dr Rick Llewellyn has received the 2026 Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) Seed of Light – South award for his contribution to the grains industry.
GRDC’s Seed of Light award recognises outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to communicating research outcomes to grain growers and others working across the grains industry.
Dr Llewellyn was presented the prestigious award at the GRDC Grains Research Update in Adelaide by GRDC Southern Panel Chair and Victorian grain grower Andrew Russell.
“Dr Llewellyn is one of those people whose name is synonymous with agricultural research and the movers and shakers of the southern region,” said Mr Russell.
“The best researchers know how to communicate with growers – and that is Rick. He knows how to do the science, and he knows how to get a message across to growers without diluting the information.