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HOGGY LAUNCHING 2025 FMMH INITIATIVE FIELD DAY SERIES AT AGQUIP
Australia’s biggest field day, AgQuip, will set the stage for the launch of the 2025 Farmer Mates Mental Health Initiative Field Day series. Program Ambassador and Aussie cricketing favourite Brad Hogg will be leading discussions on building strong relationships, supporting one another, and facing seasonal challenges together. A special AgQuip event hosted by NSW Farmers Tamworth District Branch will be held at Tamworth West Leagues Club on Tuesday, 19 August at 6pm. The e
Aug 18, 2025


THE WEEKLY TIMES | Billions of US investment into Aussie ag sparks debate
Questions around Australia's foreign investment regulations have been sparked by significant purchase of Aussie farmland by US companies....
Aug 18, 2025


ABC NSW COUNTRY HOUR | Grain Producers Australia call for review of US farmland investment loophole
The Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is calling for a review of foreign investment rules that currently allow U.S. investors to purchase...
Aug 15, 2025


GRAIN CENTRAL | Grain groups join ag productivity roundtable
A meeting of more than 50 representatives to the agricultural productivity roundtable convened by Agriculture Minister Julie Collins was...
Aug 14, 2025


FARM WEEKLY | FutureAg Expo organisers commit to 2026 event after 'huge success'
A three-day event showcasing ag tech innovation and technology has been hailed a success and organisers have committed to a 2026 event....
Aug 14, 2025


ABC VICTORIA COUNTRY HOUR | Opportunity for Australian canola into China
China’s decision to impose a 75.8% anti-dumping tariff on Canadian canola has reshaped the global market, sparking fresh opportunity for...
Aug 13, 2025


AUCTIONS PLUS NEWS | Grain Producers Australia demands overhaul of foreign farmland ownership rules
Calls for urgent reform of foreign investment rules are being made following almost $500 million of land being purchased unchecked by a...
Aug 13, 2025


FARM WEEKLY | High hopes that much needed-industry reforms follow agricultural roundtable
Grain Producers Australia was among the groups representing the farming industry at Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collin's...
Aug 13, 2025


GPA: USA FIRB FREE PASS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE
Grain Producers Australia is calling for a rigorous investigation of the recent acceleration of Australian farmland purchases, by...
Aug 12, 2025


AUSTRALIAN RURAL & REGIONAL NEWS | GPA: USA FIRB free pass totally unacceptable
Grain Producers Australia is calling for rigorous rules controlling Australian farmland purchases made by foreign investors, particularly...
Aug 12, 2025


FOREIGN INVESTMENT NON-REVIEW OF AUSSIE FARMS REQUIRES SERIOUS SCRUTINY
By GPA Chief Executive, Colin Bettles Recently published news articles have highlighted serious loopholes in Australia’s foreign...
Aug 11, 2025


AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW | Mormon church's $490m spending spree exposes trade deal blind spot
Nationals leader David Littleproud is calling for action on reviewing rules under Australia's free trade agreement with the United States...
Aug 8, 2025


AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW | The chequebook of Mormon: $500m on Australian farms in six months
The US Mormon church, bolstered by untold fortunes, is buying up large tracts of Australian farmland without scrutiny due to a $1.46b...
Aug 8, 2025


ABC COUNTRY HOUR VICTORIA | Growers need cost balanced with benefits for autonomous farm machinery investment
Affordability and connectivity are key issues growers need addressed to help them benefit from opportunities presented by using...
Aug 7, 2025


THE WEEKLY TIMES | Grain industry demands action on costs and supply chain resilience
Issues that affect profitability of grain producers will be the focus of what Grain Producers Australia will bring to focus at the...
Aug 6, 2025


STOCK JOURNAL | No surprises at Grain Producers Australia AGM, growers directors re-elected
Grain Producers Australia's leadership remains steady following the organisation's 2025 AGM recently. Andrew Weidemann, Duncan Young and...
Aug 5, 2025


COUNTRYMAN | Miling farmer Barry Large retains chair role of Grain Producers Australia, York farmer Duncan Young a director
WA farmer Barry Large has been re-elected to the Chair position of Grain Producers Australia at the national oganisation's Annual General...
Aug 5, 2025


GPA POLICY PRIORITIES LEADING NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY WINS
POLICY priorities to boost productivity growth for grain producers, industry and the national economy were progressed at the Grain Producers Australia Policy Council meeting this week. GPA’s 2025 Annual Report shows important industry issues GPA has already taken action on, during the past year. And strong performance advocating policies that help boost productivity in key areas such as biosecurity, market access, with grain product integrity and quality management, and com
Jul 31, 2025


GRAIN CENTRAL | GPA leaders re-elected
Key roles at Grain Producers Australia have been confirmed at the organisation's Annual General Meeting in Melbourne this week. Grain...
Jul 29, 2025


GPA: STRONG GROWER LEADERSHIP CONTINUES
Grain Producers Australia’s strong grass roots grower representation has continued, with three experienced and committed grower directors re-elected to the GPA Board. The re-election of Andrew Weidemann AM (Southern Region), Duncan Young (Western Region) and Brendan Taylor (Northern Region), was formally announced at the GPA AGM held today in Melbourne. GPA Western Region Grower director, Barry Large, was also re-appointed as GPA Chair, and GPA Northern Region Grower Dire
Jul 28, 2025
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