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Aug 1, 2024
STOCK JOURNAL | Paraquat changes may spell the end of no-till
Proposed regulatory changes to how farmers can use paraquat and diquat would be detrimental to many farming systems reliant on no-till...
Jul 31, 2024
GRAINS BIOSECURITY PLAN SAFEGUARDS OUR FUTURE
A new plan has been unveiled to strengthen biosecurity protections and further safeguard the $32 billion Australian grains industry, by...
Jul 31, 2024
ABC COUNTRY HOUR | Paraquat decision removing vital farming tool that supports moisture and soil conservation
A draft decision by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to restrict the usage of a key chemical that...
Jul 31, 2024
THE LAND | New national agricultural biosecurity plan launched
Key grains industry groups launched the Biosecurity Plan for the Grains Industry at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in...
Jul 31, 2024
GRAIN CENTRAL | National grains biosecurity plan released at AGIC
A Plan to strengthen biosecurity protections and safeguard Australia's $32 billion grains industry was launched at the Australian Grains...
Jul 31, 2024
ABC VICTORIA COUNTRY HOUR | Grains industry takes the lead on biosecurity management
The Biosecurity Plan for the Grains Industry was launched by key industry partners at the Australian Grains Industry Conference in...
Jul 31, 2024
APVMA DECISION PUTS KEY PRODUCTION TOOLS UNDER THREAT
Australia's sustainable and environmentally conscious cropping systems are under direct threat from a growing number of regulatory...
Jul 29, 2024
NEW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
Grain Producers Australia welcomes the appointment of The Hon. Julie Collins as the new federal Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and...
Jul 29, 2024
3CS | ASIC launches court action against wheat futures market manipulation
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched proceedings to sue a subsidiary of the Chinese subsidiary COFC...
Jul 29, 2024
FARMONLINE | Industry reacts to ministerial reshuffle after Murray Watt is moved aside
Agricultural groups have expressed positive sentiments to welcome a new Agriculture Minister in Julie Collins to the role following a...
Jul 29, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | New ag minister: Murray Watt out, Julie Collins back in
A Federal Cabinet reshuffle has positioned Tasmanian MP Julie Collins as the Minister for Agriculture for the second time. Ms Collins...
Jul 28, 2024
EDAIRY NEWS | Major class action thrown out as Federal Court finds insufficient evidence to prove weedkiller causes cancer
Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a case alleging glyphosate exposure causes cancer. The class-action involved hundreds of...
Jul 26, 2024
COMMONSENSE CHEMICAL RULING BACKS SAFE USE OF KEY FARMING TOOL
Grain Producers Australia welcomes a Federal Court ruling against a class action involving claims that glyphosate exposure had caused...
Jul 26, 2024
ABC NEWSRADIO | Glyphosate link ruled out in court case
Australian grain growers reliant on glyphosate to control weeds while supplying grain to feed the world have breathed a sigh of relief,...
Jul 24, 2024
GPA UPDATE: INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT 
Renowned agricultural leader Pete Arkle will be stepping into an interim Chief Executive role with Grain Producers Australia.  Mr Arkle...
Jul 17, 2024
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE | Collapse of Incitec Pivot sale to foreign interests a 'positive' for farmers
A decision to stop the sale of fertiliser company Incitec Pivot (IPL) to overseas interests is good news for Australian growers,...
Jul 17, 2024
DEEPER REFORMS NEEDED AS FED GOVT CELEBRATES BIOSECURITY COST-RECOVERY WIN
Taking steps to ensure all parties to Australia’s robust biosecurity system contribute to the costs of managing this system should be at...
Jul 15, 2024
PRIORITISE MENTAL HEALTH IN FARM SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Managing farm safety extends beyond the day-to-day of regular work to prioritise mental health and wellbeing conversations for farmers...
Jul 15, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | USDA figures: Australian farmers say seasonal conditions will dictate outlook
Global demand for crops could outweigh the amount of supply available if production areas experience any events that impact yield. This...
Jul 11, 2024
GPA UPDATE - COLIN BETTLES RECOVERING WELL AFTER U.S. INCIDENT
The Grain Producers Australia Board is pleased to provide an update that Chief Executive Colin Bettles’ condition is improving after he...
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