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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...
Oct 10, 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

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 27, 2024

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...
Sep 22, 2024


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...
Sep 20, 2024


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),...
Sep 18, 2024

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...
Sep 17, 2024

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...
Sep 17, 2024

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...
Sep 13, 2024

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)...
Sep 11, 2024


GPA pays tribute to Luke Bowen - an astute industry leader
GPA would like to join the many other farm industry representative groups, individuals and others – including political leaders – in...
Aug 29, 2024


GRAIN PRODUCERS TAKE LEAD ON DAILY COMMITMENT TO STRONG BIOSECURITY SYSTEM FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS
Our nation’s biosecurity system is in the spotlight for National Biosecurity Week  from August 26-30, but for Grain Producers Australia,...
Aug 28, 2024


FARMERS URGED TO SPEAK OUT AND REPORT SCAMS TO PROTECT EACH OTHER
Farmers selling items such as heavy machinery or sourcing stock feed continue to be targeted by scammers looking for quick profits and...
Aug 28, 2024


MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROMOTES LAUGHTER & REFLECTION AT EP FIELD DAYS
Grain Producers Australia’s successful mental health partnership kicked off on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula yesterday, with some...
Aug 8, 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


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 31, 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


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

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 24, 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 17, 2024
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