Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has secured a national ZP50 emergency permit allowing grain producers to access stronger mouse bait as significant mouse numbers plague several states. Australian grain producers have been desperately calling for permits to access stronger mouse bait to tackle the growing problem, with the standard available bait proving inadequate. Today the regulator - the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) - has approved GPA’s

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) expects an outcome later this week as work continues on an emergency permit for ZP50 mousebait access. GPA is in regular contact with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to meet requirements for the permit, with the support of the CSIRO and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said significant work had been undertaken across industr

Grain Producers Australia (GPA)is continuing discussions with GrainGrowers following the Federal Agriculture Minister’s response to GPA’s levy proposal, including consideration of the scope, cost and structure of a future national grower consultation process. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said discussions had focused on both the practical and legislative issues surrounding any future levy payer voting process. “Once we had the confirmat

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is continuing to work closely with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) as final assessment processes are underway for GPA’s emergency permit application for access to 50g/kg zinc phosphide (ZP50) mouse bait. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO have also been involved throughout the process to support the assessment and consideration of the application. The application was submitted

April has been a significant month for the grains industry, with activity on-farm ramping up alongside a period of sustained engagement from Grain Producers Australia on the issues shaping this season. We have seen a number of important developments within GPA itself, including the appointment of Duncan Bremner as Chief Executive Officer. This marks an important step in strengthening the organisation’s capacity to represent growers at a time when the operating environment is

Grain producers in Western Australia’s Mid West are struggling to control rising mouse numbers, with calls growing for access to stronger bait options. The West Australian reported that were growers facing sustained pressure from high mouse populations, with concerns current control measures are not delivering consistent results in paddocks. The situation is being compounded by the inability to access higher-strength bait, with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicin

ABC Country Hour South Australia has highlighted an online information session being run by Grain Producers Australia. The session will be held on Friday May 1 and will give growers insight into the current mouse activity conditions and baiting updates.

Grain producers in South Australia are calling for access to higher-strength mouse bait, as activity increases across key cropping regions. Reporting from Stock Journal highlights growing concern that current bait options are not delivering consistent control, with growers seeking access to ZP50 through an emergency permit process. Grain Producers Australia RD&E spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the push reflects what growers are seeing on the ground. “Growers are seeing mou

New footage of large mouse populations is raising fresh concerns about the scale and spread of the current outbreak across Australia’s grain regions. Reports show mice moving in large numbers from Western Australia into South Australia, with growers sharing videos of heavy infestations impacting paddocks and infrastructure. Grain Producers Australia RD&E spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the situation is another blow for growers already managing multiple pressures. “This is

South Australian grain producers are being encouraged to join an online session this Friday, May 1 as mouse activity continues to build across the state. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) will host the session at 7pm (SA time), bringing together leading research and on-ground insights to support growers in managing the risk. GPA Southern Region Director Mark Schilling said the second online session for SA growers comes at a critical time amid seeding and the need to bait for