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GPA CALLS ON ACCC TO BLOCK ELDERS TAKEOVER
Grain Producers Australia has welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) move to delay a decision on the...
Mar 19


GRAIN CENTRAL | ACCC delays decision on Elders-Delta Ag Merger
A decision on the proposed merger of Elders and Delta Agribusiness has been delayed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission...
Mar 18


COUNTRYMAN | ACCC urged to block Elders' $475m takeover of rival
A proposed takeover by Elders of Delta Agribusiness has drawn concern from Grain Producers Australia that a "creeping tide of...
Mar 18


FARM ONLINE | Farm sector duopoly fears: Is the Elders-Delta deal one takeover too many?
A proposed deal which would see Elders merge with Delta Agribusiness has sounded alarm bells within the farm business sector. The future...
Mar 17


ABC RURAL | Elders' purchase of Delta Ag sparks concerns of market monopoly for farmers
Farm industry reps are voicing concerns that a proposed merger of Elders and Delta Ag could create issues with price competitiveness by...
Mar 13


THE WEEKLY TIMES | Seed treatment approved to tackle crown rot in cereal crops
Grower plans for cropping rotations will be more flexible, with a new seed treatment to control crown rot released in time for this...
Mar 9


THE WEEKLY TIMES | Western Australian canola prices show promise
Prices for canola are on the increase as growers wait on making major cropping decisions until closer to seeding. The Weekly Times...
Mar 6


GRAIN CENTRAL | Industry backs govt's pledge on food security strategy
A commitment by the Federal Government to develop a new national food strategy has been welcomed by grains industry groups. The...
Mar 5


FEBRUARY GRAIN GRABS
Welcome to GPA’s monthly newsletter, for February 2025. Firstly, let me start by acknowledging the achievement of GPA Western Region...
Feb 28


Strengthening Biosecurity Preparedness in the Grains Industry
Biosecurity threats can have significant economic and operational consequences for Australian grain growers. A well-prepared industry is...
Feb 28


QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE | EU trade restriction plans set to hit Australian canola exporters hard
Moves to increase controls for imports into the European Union (EU) will potenitally hit Australian canola producers hard when it comes...
Feb 25


TRADE FARM MACHINERY | Industry groups welcome biosecurity levy scrapping
The Federal Government's decision to scrap its maligned biosecurity levy proposal has been welcomed across a number of agricultural...
Feb 24


7NEWS REGIONAL WA | WA grain grower Duncan Young receives national accolade
WA grain grower Duncan Young speaks to 7NEWS Regional WA following being named The Weekly Times Coles Cropping Farmer of the Year Award...
Feb 23


COUNTRYMAN | Beverley grain grower Duncan Young named Australia’s best cropping farmer
Western Australian grain grower Duncan Young has taken out the top gong for the industry at The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year...
Feb 23


WEEKLY TIMES | Altmann family win The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year 2024
Some of Australia's most promising and innovating farmers were recognised at The Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Years awards gala...
Feb 23


GPA CONGRATULATES DIRECTOR DUNCAN YOUNG ON NATIONAL ACCOLADE
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) congratulates Western Australian grain grower Duncan Young on being named The Weekly Times Coles Cropping...
Feb 21


GOOD FRUIT & VEGETABLES | Fresh food tax falls over after strong opposition
Government efforts to fund biosecurity through a tax on farmers producing fresh good have failed and the industry is breathing a sigh of...
Feb 21


WEEKLY TIMES | Uncertainty lingers over Aussie lentil and chickpea tariffs
As the deadline for zero-tariff trading of chickpeas and lentils to India approaches, Australian growers are hold their breath. The...
Feb 21


WEEKLY TIMES | EU readies to introduce new chemical bans on imported food
News that the European Union could impose bans on imported food products is raising alarm bells for Australian agriculture. These...
Feb 18


STOCK JOURNAL | Rise of robotics delivering big gains to Australian farmers
Advances in automation technology is translating to efficiency and lifestyle gains across many agricultural industries including dairy...
Feb 16
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