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Aug 29

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...

GRAIN PRODUCERS TAKE LEAD ON DAILY COMMITMENT TO STRONG BIOSECURITY SYSTEM FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS

Aug 28

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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,...

FARMERS URGED TO SPEAK OUT AND REPORT SCAMS TO PROTECT EACH OTHER

Aug 28

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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...

MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROMOTES LAUGHTER & REFLECTION AT EP FIELD DAYS

Aug 8

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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...

GRAINS BIOSECURITY PLAN SAFEGUARDS OUR FUTURE

Jul 31

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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...

APVMA DECISION PUTS KEY PRODUCTION TOOLS UNDER THREAT

Jul 31

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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

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NEW MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS

Grain Producers Australia welcomes the appointment of The Hon. Julie Collins as the new federal Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and...

COMMONSENSE CHEMICAL RULING BACKS SAFE USE OF KEY FARMING TOOL

Jul 26

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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...

GPA UPDATE: INTERIM CHIEF EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCEMENT

Jul 24

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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...

DEEPER REFORMS NEEDED AS FED GOVT CELEBRATES BIOSECURITY COST-RECOVERY WIN

Jul 17

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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...

PRIORITISE MENTAL HEALTH IN FARM SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Jul 15

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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...

GPA UPDATE - COLIN BETTLES RECOVERING WELL AFTER U.S. INCIDENT

Jul 11

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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...

Jul 11

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GPA STATEMENT – CEO COLIN BETTLES

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) Chief Executive Officer Colin Bettles has experienced injuries while in the United States and is...

GPA WELCOMES SHELVING OF INCITEC PIVOT SALE

Jul 11

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GPA WELCOMES SHELVING OF INCITEC PIVOT SALE

Grain Producers Australia welcomes news that Incitec Pivot Limited (IPL) will not be selling its fertilisers business to foreign...

RENEWED FOCUS FOR GPA MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHP 2024

Jul 8

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RENEWED FOCUS FOR GPA MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHP 2024

Grain Producers Australia’s successful mental health partnership returns this year, with a fresh focus on empowering local leaders and...

ROAD INVESTMENT CRITICAL FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY

Jul 2

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ROAD INVESTMENT CRITICAL FOR ECONOMIC STABILITY

Addressing the multi-billion-dollar repair bill needed to fix Australia’s rural roads is a critical investment in the economic viability...

Jun 29

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Notification of 2024 Annual General Meeting

Dear Members You are invited to attend the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Grain Producers Australia (GPA). This meeting will be held in...

NEW PARTNERSHIP DRIVING AUTONOMOUS FARM MACHINERY

Jun 20

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NEW PARTNERSHIP DRIVING AUTONOMOUS FARM MACHINERY

A new partnership will lead the way for driving the safe and effective arrival of autonomous farm machinery forward, in Australian...

GRAIN FARMERS STEP UP SUPPORT ON LIVE SHEEP BAN

Jun 14

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GRAIN FARMERS STEP UP SUPPORT ON LIVE SHEEP BAN

By Grain Producers Australia Chair and WA grain producer, Barry Large Grain Producers Australia has made a strong submission to the House...

Jun 4

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GPA CAUTIOUS ON NEW CROP FORECASTS

Grain Producers Australia welcomes the latest crop production forecasts with cautious optimism, recognising variable seasonal conditions...