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Mar 26, 2024
ADVOCACY AND RELATIONSHIPS - GPA FORGES STRONG PRESENCE IN CANBERRA
GPA members were able to use their time following the GPA Policy Council meeting in Canberra this month to meet with a number of federal...


Feb 4, 2024
NOT ALL FARMERS ARE FARMERS WHEN IT COMES TO FAIRNESS
By Grain Producers Australia Chair and WA Grain Producer Barry Large There's an awful lot of noise being made right now about the prices...


Jan 24, 2024
INDUSTRY LEADERS FORUM
Grain Producers Australia recently attended an industry leaders’ forum where the topic of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels was...


Jan 21, 2024
Axe proposed tax before it's too late
By Barry Large, Chairman, Grain Producers Australia AUSTRALIAN farmers are extremely angry about the proposed 10 per cent biosecurity tax...


Nov 14, 2023
BIOSECURITY LEVY OPPOSITION UNITES AUSTRALIAN FARMING GROUPS
By GPA Chair and WA grain producer, Barry Large SUBMISSIONS to the consultation process on the Federal Government’s 10 per cent...


Oct 20, 2023
Biosecurity Matters For Contractors
By Jim Moran - Grain’s Industry Biosecurity Officer As the winter crop ripens rapidly in the southern state’s grain belt, thoughts of...


Sep 28, 2023
Q&A With WA Grains Biosecurity Officer Jeff Russell
Jeff Russell has been the grains biosecurity officer for Western Australia since October 2010. Managed by Plant Health Australia, the...


Aug 18, 2023
LIVE SHEEP BAN SETS DANGEROUS SOCIAL LICENSE PRECEDENT
By Colin Bettles, Chief Executive, Grain Producers Australia Allan Marshall recently published an excellent article outlining the...


Jul 17, 2023
NUFARM SHARES WEIDEMANN’S FARM INSIGHTS
Nufarm Australia’s leadership team recently visited Weidemann Pastoral Co at Rupanyup in Victoria's Wimmera region, where they gained...


Jun 3, 2023
DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL OF NEW 10pc BIOSECURITY TAX
By Grain Producers Association Chair and a WA grain producer, Barry Large. THE devil’s in the detail of the federal budget’s announcement...


Jun 2, 2023
Grains Producers Australia speaks out about biosecurity levy
By Barry Large, Grain Producers Association Chair THE devil's in the detail of the federal budget's announcement of a new 10 per cent...


Apr 28, 2023
Q&A: NSW Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer Kate Glastonbury
Kate Glastonbury has been the Grains Biosecurity Officer for NSW since March 2022. Managed by Plant Health Australia, the national Grains...


Apr 17, 2023
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN PRODUCERS CENTRAL TO FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES
By GPA Chair and WA grain producer, Barry Large. GRAIN Producers Australia recently provided sobering evidence about the difference...


Jan 29, 2023
Q&A: Victorian Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran
Contact details: Email Jim.Moran@agriculture.vic.gov.au Phone 0418 377 930 Jim Moran has been the grains biosecurity officer for Victoria...


Jan 18, 2023
PEAK BODY PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR ZP50 BAIT PRODUCTS
HEIGHTENED mouse activity in recent years has resulted in growers needing to increase their use of crop protection products to help...


Dec 22, 2022
HOGG: GET OFF TWITTER, PHONE YOUR MATES
Australian cricketing legend Brad Hogg has urged farmers to ‘get off Twitter’ during tough times and instead reach out and get connected...


Nov 2, 2022
Government to consult with industry on biosecurity
By Barry Large, Grain Producers Australia Chair Last week's "mini" federal budget provided some positive signs for Australian grain...


Oct 29, 2022
Q&A: SA Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer Shafiya Hussein
Shafiya Hussein has been the Grains Biosecurity Officer for South Australia since October 2021, providing expertise and support for...


Sep 6, 2022
Peak grains body calls for workforce action
Overcoming workforce shortages remains an ongoing concern for Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and our members to deliver lasting,...


Jun 28, 2022
Soil health, crop biotechnology advocate Duncan Young recognised
AT the WAFarmers grains and livestock conference in Muresk last week, an award was presented to someone who reflects everything we stand...
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