A lack of domestic production of both fuel and fertiliser has Australia’s grain producers and wider agricultural industry again at the mercy of global conflict and price rises.  Domestic production of these critical inputs is not a new issue raised by Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and its State Farming Organisation (SFO) members, however, inaction now has producers paying the price.  These discussions have been a key focal point of GPA’s Policy Council, comprised of elected

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has warned that a new wheat purchasing arrangement between Indonesia and the United States could be the first sign of governments redirecting grain trade through political deals, potentially squeezing Australian producers out of key export markets.  GPA believes this evolving issue, which has come about to manage trade relations, is a growing risk to Australian grain producers if agricultural markets become increasingly shaped by geopolitical t

Conflict in the Middle East is promoting a surcharge on container transport that is set to apply outside of the current situation settings. This is in addition to potential interruptions to fuel, oil and fertiliser supplies with the current closure of the Strait of Hormuz major trade route. The Australian reported that this surcharge was likely to impact end consumers, with major trade representatives estimating this could add around $4,000 US per refrigerated container of Au

In an interview with ABC WA Country Hour's Belinda Varischetti, Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large has reiterated the organisation's focus remains firmly on supporting grain growers and addressing the major issues facing the sector following recent commentary regarding State Farming Organisation membership. GPA Chair Barry Large said the organisation was disappointed by the decisions of two State Farming Organisations to terminate their membership, but said GPA remai

Increasing turbulence across the globe is shining a spotlight on the absence of a secure domestic supply of farm inputs to support Australian grain producers with access to fertiliser, fuels, pesticides and machinery.    Strong domestic policy settings to protect Australian grain producers from the impacts that will likely occur from conflicts, such as the evolving military action in the Middle East, are important to the security of the $26 billion grains industry.    GPA Cha

Grain Producers Australia delivers strong national advocacy on behalf of Australian grain producers. GPA's mandate to represent grain producers remains strong. Grain Producers Australia has recognised representative functions within national policy frameworks that provide for a clear and consistent grower voice. This includes formal engagement with government, the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Plant Health Australia, as signatory to the Emergency Plant Pest Res

Grain Producers Australia will continue advocating for a contemporary grains levy following advice from the Federal Minister for Agriculture regarding the organisation’s proposal to adjust levy settings.  The Minister’s response follows recent Senate Estimates questioning HERE , where the progress of GPA’s levy review and the broader issue of grains levy settings were raised at a national level.  GPA Chair Barry Large said while the Minister had advised she was not in a posit

Grain Producers Australia’s levy review  is continuing as per the prescribed processes, with the results of a professional and independent survey of grain producers now with the Federal Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins for response.  This follows significant consultation reaching more than 7 million people in key grain producing regions in late 2025, inviting Australian grain producers to have their say on the grain levy’s future rates.   The national survey of grain...

As we move into 2026, the picture across the grains industry is mixed, and that’s probably the best word to describe farming in Australia at any time. In many regions, growers have just wrapped up harvest and can look back with a real sense of pride. Across Western Australia in particular, growers have delivered what is shaping up as the best harvest on record for the state. That’s an outstanding result and a credit to the skill, investment and persistence of WA farm business

Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Mark Schilling has been celebrated among South Australia’s grain industry at the SA Grain Industry Awards 2026.  The Yorke Peninsula grower was recognised with the Innovation Award alongside an impressive cohort of award winners and nominees from across the state at the event hosted by Grain Producers SA (GPSA).  GPA Chair Barry Large congratulated Mr Schilling on the accolade as a part of GPSA’s initiative that is celebratin

Lentil prices hitting low prices not seen for years is not expected to prompt a change of plans for grower plantings in 2026. The crop has largely experienced high prices for the past 5-10 years, which has resulted in large planting increases both in Australia and overseas. Queensland Country Life reported that the price drop, attributed to increasingly larger crop sizes globally, has many growers holding onto their lentils to sell at a hopefully higher price. Grain Producers

By GPA Research Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann. Environmental consequences and financial implications need to be a part of what is considered when Australia’s chemical regulator reviews chemistries.  For many grain producers, the reviews of key chemicals such as paraquat, diquat HERE and glyphosate have been the cause of much frustration and angst in recent years with our very logical arguments holding no weight in the conversation.  However, the han