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MARCH GRAIN GRABS - GPA Chair Barry Large
GPA members met in Canberra mid-March for a series of important events and timely advocacy activities, including continuing our strong...
Apr 8, 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...
Mar 26, 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...
Feb 4, 2024


INDUSTRY LEADERS FORUM
Grain Producers Australia recently attended an industry leaders’ forum where the topic of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels was...
Jan 24, 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...
Jan 21, 2024


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...
Nov 14, 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...
Oct 20, 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...
Sep 28, 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...
Aug 18, 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...
Jul 17, 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 3, 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...
Jun 2, 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 28, 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...
Apr 17, 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 29, 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...
Jan 18, 2023


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...
Dec 22, 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...
Nov 2, 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...
Oct 29, 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,...
Sep 6, 2022
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