2024 2/11

Oct 21

STOCK JOURNAL | SA grower survey blasts proposed paraquat decisions

A survey of South Australian grain producers has highlighted just how negative proposed changes to the use of paraquat and diquat would...

STOCK JOURNAL | Activists seize on Dacthal ban to push for more restrictions

Oct 18

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STOCK JOURNAL | Activists seize on Dacthal ban to push for more restrictions

Groups lobbying against chemical use focusing on human safety claims are welcoming recent decisions by Australia's chemical regulator,...

SPOT SPRAYING BAN MAY BOOST PARAQUAT USE IN GRAIN REGIONS

Oct 16

MEDIA RELEASE

SPOT SPRAYING BAN MAY BOOST PARAQUAT USE IN GRAIN REGIONS

Weed seeker and spot spraying technology is reducing the cropping area paraquat is applied to by between 40-90 percent for one Western...

THE WEEKLY TIMES | The APVMA is racing through chemical reviews at a pace not seen for years

Oct 16

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THE WEEKLY TIMES | The APVMA is racing through chemical reviews at a pace not seen for years

In recent months, Australia's chemical regulator has been working through chemical reviews as the consultation deadline for paraquat and...

GRAIN CENTRAL | Pulses fear sustainability loss if APVMA bans 'quats'

Oct 14

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GRAIN CENTRAL | Pulses fear sustainability loss if APVMA bans 'quats'

Options to desiccate pulse crops ahead of harvest with herbicides known as the 'quats' will be no longer and sustainable farming...

STOCK & LAND | Grain Producers Australia seeks growers' thoughts on autonomous machinery

Oct 13

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STOCK & LAND | Grain Producers Australia seeks growers' thoughts on autonomous machinery

More information about grower understanding and use of autonomous farm machinery is being sought through an online survey. The survey is...

SURVEY NOW OPEN FOR GROWER INPUT ON AUTONOMOUS MACHINERY

Oct 10

MEDIA RELEASE

SURVEY NOW OPEN FOR GROWER INPUT ON AUTONOMOUS MACHINERY

Grower understanding and use of autonomous farm machinery will be the target of a new online survey now live. The survey is a key...

MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK: INVEST IN CONVERSATIONS THIS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

Oct 10

MEDIA RELEASE

MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK: INVEST IN CONVERSATIONS THIS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

As farmers across the country are faced with tough seasons affected by weather conditions such as lack of rain and frost, Grain Producers...

FARM WEEKLY | Paraquat's role in spot spraying success needs to be recognised

Oct 9

IN THE NEWS

FARM WEEKLY | Paraquat's role in spot spraying success needs to be recognised

Use of herbicide minimisation technology which allows growers to spot spray weeds with paraquat will be banned if proposed regulatory...

PROPOSED DESICCATION BAN THREATENS SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND PULSE CROP VIABILITY

Oct 8

MEDIA RELEASE

PROPOSED DESICCATION BAN THREATENS SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND PULSE CROP VIABILITY

Thousands of grain producers will be put under unnecessary pressure to rethink sustainable farming practices that benefit the environment...

AUSTRALIAN & RURAL REGIONAL NEWS | Proposed desiccation ban jeopardises pulse crop viability

Oct 8

IN THE NEWS

AUSTRALIAN & RURAL REGIONAL NEWS | Proposed desiccation ban jeopardises pulse crop viability

The loss of the ability to use herbicides to desiccate pulse crops in preparation for harvest will force growers to reassess their crop...

FARM WEEKLY | GrainGrowers, GPA to continue sustainability push via new council

Oct 3

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FARM WEEKLY | GrainGrowers, GPA to continue sustainability push via new council

A new council leading the Grains Sustainability Framework initiative will work towards improving outcomes for growers. GrainGrowers and...

THE WEEKLY TIMES | FARMERS CUT FROST-DAMAGED CROPS

Oct 2

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THE WEEKLY TIMES | FARMERS CUT FROST-DAMAGED CROPS

Farmers across southern NSW and Victoria are dealing with severe crop damage which is expected cost million of dollars in lost revenue....

Oct 1

IN THE NEWS

THE WEEKLY TIMES | Farmers cut frost-damaged crops

Frosts across southern New South Wales and Victoria could cost millions and have growers cutting for hay in an attempt to address their...

SEPTEMBER GRAIN GRABS - GPA Chair Barry Large

Sep 30

OP-ED

SEPTEMBER GRAIN GRABS - GPA Chair Barry Large

Grain Producers Australia oversees and coordinates the grains industry response to issues relating to pesticide access, use, stewardship...

APVMA Paraquat & Diquat Chemical Review Resources

Sep 27

MEDIA RELEASE

APVMA Paraquat & Diquat Chemical Review Resources

Useful links APVMA paraquat and diquat regulatory decisions public consultation HERE Download the GPA Paraquat and Diquat Chemical Review...

ABC BALLARAT | GPA calls for grower spot spraying data

Sep 24

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ABC BALLARAT | GPA calls for grower spot spraying data

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is urging farmers to share their spray records as part of an effort to support the continued use of...

ABC TASMANIA COUNTRY HOUR | OGTR approves trials of GM wheat

Sep 24

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ABC TASMANIA COUNTRY HOUR | OGTR approves trials of GM wheat

The OGTR has approved trials of GM wheat which will take place in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Grain...

FARM WEEKLY | APVMA makes rare public call for ABC paraquat retraction

Sep 24

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FARM WEEKLY | APVMA makes rare public call for ABC paraquat retraction

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has taken the unprecedented step of calling out the ABC regarding...

ABC VICTORIA COUNTRY HOUR | GPA seeking farmer spot spray records as key chemical review evidence

Sep 24

IN THE NEWS

ABC VICTORIA COUNTRY HOUR | GPA seeking farmer spot spray records as key chemical review evidence

Spray records showing how and when farmers are using key herbicides currently under review by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary...