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Oct 21, 2024
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...
Oct 18, 2024
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,...
Oct 16, 2024
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...
Oct 16, 2024
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...
Oct 14, 2024
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...
Oct 13, 2024
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...
Oct 10, 2024
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...
Oct 10, 2024
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...
Oct 9, 2024
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...
Oct 8, 2024
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...
Oct 8, 2024
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...
Oct 3, 2024
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...
Oct 2, 2024
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, 2024
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...
Sep 30, 2024
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...
Sep 27, 2024
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...
Sep 24, 2024
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...
Sep 24, 2024
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...
Sep 24, 2024
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...
Sep 24, 2024
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...
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