MEDIA RELEASE 11/13

OPINION: SEEKING SKILLS TO REAP BUMPER CROPS

By Andrew Weidemann, Chair, Grain Producers Australia ANOTHER big crop is forecast to be harvested across Australia this year, worth an...

CODE OF PRACTICE DRIVING AUTONOMOUS FARM MACHINERY

Aug 5, 2021

CODE OF PRACTICE DRIVING AUTONOMOUS FARM MACHINERY

Grain Producers Australia has started talks with the WA Government to seek formal endorsement and adoption of a new Code of Practice that...

NSW GROWERS URGED TO USE PILOT PERMIT TO IMPROVE SPRAY DRIFT

Jul 30, 2021

NSW GROWERS URGED TO USE PILOT PERMIT TO IMPROVE SPRAY DRIFT

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is calling on NSW grain farmers to participate in an on-farm pilot program that can help to improve spray...

Jul 27, 2021

GPA WELCOMES INDIAN LENTIL TRADE BARRIER REDUCTIONS

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has welcomed overnight news of India’s move to reduce trade barriers for lentils...

GRAIN PRODUCERS WARNED TO STAY ALERT FOR AMERICAN SERPENTINE LEAFMINER

Jul 26, 2021

GRAIN PRODUCERS WARNED TO STAY ALERT FOR AMERICAN SERPENTINE LEAFMINER

Grain Producers Australia Deputy Chair and National Biosecurity Spokesperson, Barry Large, says grain producers need to be alert about...

GPA TRAINING BOOSTS FARM SAFETY OUTCOMES

Jul 23, 2021

GPA TRAINING BOOSTS FARM SAFETY OUTCOMES

Grain Producers Australia says the critical issues raised during National Farm Safety Week 2021 underscore the importance of farmers...

GPA TRAINING DRIVES ‘HARVEST READY’ WORKERS

Jun 29, 2021

GPA TRAINING DRIVES ‘HARVEST READY’ WORKERS

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is reminding Victorian growers and farm businesses that they can still register for free online training...

Jun 23, 2021

APVMA DELIVERS COMMON SENSE RULING ON BROMADIOLONE

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has welcomed the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) common sense,...

Jun 21, 2021

AG VISA FAILS TO DELIVER ON GRAINS INDUSTRY NEEDS

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group is urging the Federal Government to address chronic labour shortages which carry...

Jun 10, 2021

Pragmatic Solutions Needed on Mouse Plagues

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group is continuing to call for the delivery of timely, safe, practical solutions to help...

May 10, 2021

GPA, CSIRO and GRDC Collaborate to Control Mouse Plagues

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has collaborated with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the Grains...

May 4, 2021

GPA welcomes stronger biosecurity measures

Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today of stronger measures to...

May 3, 2021

GPA Appoints Inaugural Chief Executive Officer

Grain Producers Australia has appointed an inaugural Chief Executive to continue strengthening national advocacy and representation for...

Apr 14, 2021

GPA welcomes improved biosecurity screening measures

Grain Producers Australia welcomes the announcement by Minister Littleproud, on additional sea container measures to manage the risks of...

Feb 5, 2021

Grain Producers Australia seeks Chief Executive

Grain Producers Australia is seeking to appoint an experienced Chief Executive to lead

Dec 21, 2020

Australia to take China to World Trade Organisation for barley tariff dispute

Grain Producers Australia chairman Mr Andrew Weidemann AM is looking to the future for the Australian grains industry and calls on...

Oct 16, 2020

Victorian Government Announces Support for GPA’s Online Industry Workforce Training

Victorian Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes today announced $175,000 in funding from the Agriculture Workforce Plan for the Grains...

Sep 25, 2020

Failures in Regional Investment Corporation delivery to farmers

Grain Producers Australia chairman Mr Andrew Weidemann AM expressed frustration and disappointment at the ongoing failure of the Regional...

Aug 31, 2020