Grain Producers Australia (GPA) welcomes the Federal Government’s backdown on the proposed Super Tax, recognising its failure to achieve legitimate policy support. GPA Chair, Barry Large, said growers and their families were especially pleased to see an end to the government’s move to try to introduce a 15 percent tax on unrealised earnings in self-managed super funds (SMSFs), for balances above $3 million. He said news of the government’s announcement of the policy backfli

Grain Producers Australia notes today’s decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) of conditional approval being granted to Elders Limited’s takeover of Delta Agribusiness, requiring divestment of Delta stores, only in WA. In May this year, GPA HERE acknowledged the ACCC’s announcement of preliminary concerns about the proposed takeover, in a published ‘Statement of Issues’ paper. This came after the competition watchdog delayed its originally

Grain Producers Australia is reminding all growers they can still have their say on the grains levy review consultation process that’s occurring and participate in the process – including attending Webinars. Attendance at these online Webinars is open to all growers – regardless of their state or regional boundaries. This supports the review’s consultation processes and making information and resources as widely accessible as possible, to growers. GPA chair, Barry Large

Elders has been given approval to take over Delta Agriculture almost 12 months after announcing its plans, with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) outlining some conditions. This follows delays by the ACCC on the decision after industry groups raised concerns that the acquisition could reduce competition in local areas where both Elders and Delat have a retail store. Grain Producers Australia's southern region director, Andrew Weidemann, said the ACCC's

Western Australian grain growers are being encouraged to take part in Grain Producers Australia’s national survey to help determine the future of levy rates paid to the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). For the first time since the system began, growers are being asked to vote on proposed changes to the grain levy, including a 20% reduction in the research and development component. This follows a national consultation process led by GPA. WA Farmers Grains C

By GPA Chief Executive, Colin Bettles. GRAIN Producers Australia (GPA) is conducting a historic consultation process that’s giving all growers a say on the compulsory grain levies that they pay. Therefore, it makes sense to take a look at the system’s history, to help answer some obvious questions and even bust a few myths. Some will have you believe if rates are reduced, ‘We'll all be rooned’. But that’s a bit like arguing against having a reverse gear in your vehicle or no

Its business as usual for grain producers as new Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement comes into effect, which reduces tariffs across Australia's exports. The potential for Australia's canola growers to benefit from the UAE agreement is on the radar according to Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Andrew Weidemann, but said the current season is more of a focal point. The Weekly Times reported on the agreement and how it would impact diffe

A survey urging grain producers from around the country to think about how they want their levies to be structured is a historical...

Grain producers are being asked to vote and comment on a proposal to adjust the grain levies paid by all producers. The proposal is being put forward by representative organisation Grain Producers Australia to advise the Federal Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins on the opinions of producers. Grain Central reported that the survey and review process was launched in 2022 by GPA and involved increasing the proportion of levy funds allocated to biosecurity and a reduced port

G rain Producers Australia's Farmer Mates Mental Health Initiative Ambassador, and Aussie cricketing favourite, Brag Hogg talks with ABC...

Grain producers are being asked where they would like their levy rates to be going as a part of a national survey b eing run by Grain...

Grain Producers Australia is calling on all growers and industry members to step up, dig deep and make a good contribution...

Grain producers are being invited to put forward their thoughts and vote on a proposal for how their grains levy funds are allocated. The...

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is urging all growers to participate in a historic consultation that gives them the chance to directly vote on grain levy rates for the first time since the system was introduced nearly 40 years ago. All grain producers in Australia pay compulsory levies on wheat, coarse grains, oilseeds and grain legumes. The levy is payable by the person who owns the grain immediately after harvest, and helps fund critical national priorities including resea

Th e mandatory levies paid by grain producers are the topic of a survey currently being conducted, asking growers to have their say on...

By Jim Moran , Victoria Grains Biosecurity Officer With spring looming, growers are looking ahead to harvest. Warmer days and maturing...

Detection of khapra beetle in imported products this month has reignited calls from farmer representative groups to have a container levy...

Australia's canola plantings could significantly increase and boost a biofuel industry domestically following a Federal Government announcement. The Weekly Times reported that a $1.1bn biofuel plan had been welcomed by the grains industry and Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Julie Collins said it was an opportunity for the sector. Victorian Farmers Federation grains group president Ryan Milgate said the real win would come when the oilseeds were crushed, refi

Grain Producers Australia is urging growers, industry stakeholders and the general public to remain vigilant on biosecurity after the...

As work continues by Commonwealth, state and territory governments to respond to the detection of khapra beetle in imported goods, Grain...