MEDIA RELEASE

Dec 9

GPA: TIMELY REMINDER ON SPRAY DRIFT VIGILANCE

Grain Producers Australia is urging growers to be alert, vigilant and proactive, to maintain high standards for pesticide application,...

ANNUAL NRS GRAIN SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED

Dec 5

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ANNUAL NRS GRAIN SURVEY RESULTS RELEASED

The 2023-24 National Residue Survey (NRS) Grains Brochure has again demonstrated strong results with the recently published report...

AUSTRALIAN GRAINS SHOWCASE HELD IN CANBERRA

Nov 20

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AUSTRALIAN GRAINS SHOWCASE HELD IN CANBERRA

The Australian grains industry’s significant, invaluable contribution to rural communities, the national economy and more,...

GPA WELCOMES NEW INDEPENDENT BOARD DIRECTOR

Nov 14

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GPA WELCOMES NEW INDEPENDENT BOARD DIRECTOR

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cindy Cassidy to its Board of Directors. Ms...

GPA COMMENDS NUTRIEN INVESTMENT IN ROCKINGHAM FERTILISER FACILITY

Nov 12

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GPA COMMENDS NUTRIEN INVESTMENT IN ROCKINGHAM FERTILISER FACILITY

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is pleased to welcome Nutrien Ag Solutions' announcement of a $70 million investment in a Western...

STRONG PARAQUAT-DIQUAT RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR NON-POLITICISED TIMELINES

Nov 6

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STRONG PARAQUAT-DIQUAT RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR NON-POLITICISED TIMELINES

More than 150 submissions to the proposed regulatory decisions for paraquat and diquat consultation, which closed last week, sends a...

VICTORIAN NATIONALS MP DR ANNE WEBSTER: TRUST THE SCIENCE

Nov 5

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VICTORIAN NATIONALS MP DR ANNE WEBSTER: TRUST THE SCIENCE

GPA acknowledges and thanks Victorian Nationals MP Dr Anne Website for her speech in the Federal House of Representatives this week...

GRAINS SECTOR RALLIES AGAINST PROPOSED HERBICIDE CHANGES

Oct 28

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GRAINS SECTOR RALLIES AGAINST PROPOSED HERBICIDE CHANGES

Grain Producers Australia and its state farming organisation members are in the final stages of presenting data and science to...

SPOT SPRAYING BAN MAY BOOST PARAQUAT USE IN GRAIN REGIONS

Oct 16

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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...

SURVEY NOW OPEN FOR GROWER INPUT ON AUTONOMOUS MACHINERY

Oct 10

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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

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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...

PROPOSED DESICCATION BAN THREATENS SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND PULSE CROP VIABILITY

Oct 8

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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...

APVMA Paraquat & Diquat Chemical Review Resources

Sep 27

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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...

THE LAND | Weidemann calls out paraquat side issues, urges importance of submissions

Sep 22

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THE LAND | Weidemann calls out paraquat side issues, urges importance of submissions

By Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann Australian grain growers could be set back...

GROWER SPOT-SPRAYING RECORDS NEEDED TO SUPPORT PARAQUAT/DIQUAT SUBMISSION DATA

Sep 20

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GROWER SPOT-SPRAYING RECORDS NEEDED TO SUPPORT PARAQUAT/DIQUAT SUBMISSION DATA

Growers using automated spot-spraying records could provide key evidence of reduced and targeted herbicide use to support ongoing use of...

WA LIBERAL SENATOR SLADE BROCKMAN: WE MUST REMAIN A SYSTEM BASED ON THE SCIENCE

Sep 18

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WA LIBERAL SENATOR SLADE BROCKMAN: WE MUST REMAIN A SYSTEM BASED ON THE SCIENCE

GPA acknowledges and thanks WA Liberal Senator, Slade Brockman, for his speech in the Federal Senate yesterday (18 September 2024),...

GPA WEBINAR - YOUR GUIDE TO A STRONG APVMA PARAQUAT-DIQUAT SUBMISSION

Sep 17

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GPA WEBINAR - YOUR GUIDE TO A STRONG APVMA PARAQUAT-DIQUAT SUBMISSION

Grain Producers Australia is holding an online information session to help groups and individuals develop their submissions to the...

GM WHEAT TRIAL APPROVAL SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE GRAINS INDUSTRY

Sep 17

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GM WHEAT TRIAL APPROVAL SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE GRAINS INDUSTRY

Careful regulatory oversight to allow genetically modified wheat trials is important for the sustainability of the Australian grains...

GPA CALLS OUT ABC FOR INACCURACY AND SCAREMONGERING ON PARAQUAT

Sep 13

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GPA CALLS OUT ABC FOR INACCURACY AND SCAREMONGERING ON PARAQUAT

Grain Producers Australia condemns the ABC's choices to rely on hearsay evidence to inform a campaign demonising the use of the herbicide...

GPA WELCOMES NEW GRDC CHAIR SHARON STARICK

Sep 11

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GPA WELCOMES NEW GRDC CHAIR SHARON STARICK

Grain Producers Australia welcomes the announcement of Sharon Starick as the new Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)...