MEDIA RELEASE 5/13

Sep 5, 2023

Season shapes up as a mixed bag for Australian grain producers

The second batch of seasonal update videos for 2023 released last week by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre indicate a mixed...

Sep 2, 2023

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GPA STATEMENT ON END POINT ROYALTIES

Grain Producers Australia has recently discussed our policy for growers on End Point Royalties (EPRs). This has included presentations...

PEAK NATIONAL GRAIN GROUPS SEEK GREATER TRANSPARENCY ON BIOSECURITY SPENDING

Aug 28, 2023

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PEAK NATIONAL GRAIN GROUPS SEEK GREATER TRANSPARENCY ON BIOSECURITY SPENDING

Australia’s peak national grain grower representatives have called on growers to get involved in the public consultation process on the...

BRAD HOGG ‘TAKE-A-BREAK’ TOUR LANDS AT AGQUIP: NEW HOLIDAY COMPETITION LAUNCHED

Aug 22, 2023

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BRAD HOGG ‘TAKE-A-BREAK’ TOUR LANDS AT AGQUIP: NEW HOLIDAY COMPETITION LAUNCHED

Cricketing legend Brad Hogg will be highlighting the vital importance of farmers taking a break from the farm, to stay mentally and...

GPA WELCOMES CHINA BARLEY MARKET RE-OPENING

Aug 4, 2023

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GPA WELCOMES CHINA BARLEY MARKET RE-OPENING

Grain Producers Australia welcomes news about the re-commencement of Australian barley exports to China. HERE GPA Chair, Barry Large,...

Jul 24, 2023

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STRONG GROWER ADVOCACY CONTINUES AT GPA

Grain Producers Australia has welcomed experienced WA farmer Duncan Young's election to the GPA Board, to continue strengthening grass...

GRAIN GROWER GROUPS UNITE AGAINST INAPPROPRIATE PORT DEVELOPMENT

Jul 22, 2023

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GRAIN GROWER GROUPS UNITE AGAINST INAPPROPRIATE PORT DEVELOPMENT

Grain producer groups have unified to oppose a flawed planning application which would diminish export capacity for the nation’s grain...

GPA WARNS AGAINST CONTINUED APVMA POLITICISATION

Jul 17, 2023

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GPA WARNS AGAINST CONTINUED APVMA POLITICISATION

Australian grain producers are calling for a bipartisan and collaborative approach to genuinely improve the regulation of pesticides,...

Season off to a strong start for Australian grain producers

Jul 12, 2023

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Season off to a strong start for Australian grain producers

The first seasonal update videos for 2023 released this week by the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre indicate the season is off...

Jun 26, 2023

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The Honourable Simon Crean

Grain Producers Australia was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of the Honourable Simon Crean on the weekend whilst in Europe. Mr...

AUSSIE GRAIN PRODUCERS BACKING UKRAINE WAR RECOVERY

Jun 18, 2023

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AUSSIE GRAIN PRODUCERS BACKING UKRAINE WAR RECOVERY

Australian grain producers have donated more than $40,000 to four nominated charities, to support Ukraine farmers and rural communities...

MEN’S HEALTH WEEK: REMEMBER TO TAKE-A-BREAK

Jun 15, 2023

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MEN’S HEALTH WEEK: REMEMBER TO TAKE-A-BREAK

Men’s Health Week provides a timely opportunity to remind growers and other members of our rural communities about the importance of...

Notification of 2023 Annual General Meeting

Jun 13, 2023

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Notification of 2023 Annual General Meeting

Dear Members You are invited to attend the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Grain Producers Australia (GPA). This meeting will be held in...

GRAIN PRODUCERS ROUNDLY REJECT 10pc BIOSECURITY LEVY

Jun 12, 2023

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GRAIN PRODUCERS ROUNDLY REJECT 10pc BIOSECURITY LEVY

Australian grain producers have vehemently rejected the Federal Government’s proposed new 10 per cent Biosecurity Protection Levy. Grain...

NATIONAL GRAIN GROUPS JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Jun 6, 2023

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NATIONAL GRAIN GROUPS JOIN FORCES TO STRENGTHEN MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Australia’s two peak grain grower groups – Grain Producers Australia and GrainGrowers – have joined forces to partner on strengthening...

NEW ‘SECURE OUR FARMS HUNT BIOAWARE’ PARTNERSHIP

May 30, 2023

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NEW ‘SECURE OUR FARMS HUNT BIOAWARE’ PARTNERSHIP

A new partnership is taking action to promote greater awareness, vigilance and understanding of the different farm biosecurity risks...

FACT SHEET – PROPOSED 10 PER CENT BIOSECURITY PROTECTION LEVY

May 29, 2023

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FACT SHEET – PROPOSED 10 PER CENT BIOSECURITY PROTECTION LEVY

The federal budget delivered on 9 May 2023 announced plans for the introduction of a new 10 per cent Biosecurity Protection Levy (BPL)....

GREEN LIGHT FOR EXTENDED SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT TOOL

May 23, 2023

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GREEN LIGHT FOR EXTENDED SPRAY DRIFT MANAGEMENT TOOL

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is supporting extended access to a new tool that’s designed to improve sustainable spray drift management...

AUSTRALIAN GRAIN PRODUCERS CAN BE AUTONOMOUS MACHINERY PACE SETTERS

May 19, 2023

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AUSTRALIAN GRAIN PRODUCERS CAN BE AUTONOMOUS MACHINERY PACE SETTERS

Grain Producers Australia has made a submission to the Australian Government’s process to develop a National Robotics Strategy,...

NEW GRAINS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCHED

May 11, 2023

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NEW GRAINS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCHED

Grain Producers Australia is calling for nominations to participate in a new and unique scholarship program, focused on developing grains...