Australia's independent chemical regulator has confirmed paraquat and diquat will remain available for use, with revised label requirements and application rates following the conclusion of its long-running review. Countryman covered the decision and the significance of the outcome for Australia's grain industry. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the decision recognised the importance of minimum and no-till farmin

The APVMA has handed down its long-awaited final decision on paraquat and diquat, confirming both herbicides will remain available for use in Australian farming systems under revised label requirements and use conditions. Grain Central reported on the decision and Grain Producers Australia's response to the outcome. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann welcomed the decision, saying it provided important certainty for grai

The APVMA has finalised its review of paraquat and diquat, confirming both herbicides will remain available for use in Australian farming systems under new application and safety requirements. The Weekly Times reported on the decision and its significance for grain growers and conservation farming practices. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann described the outcome as a positive result for Australian agriculture, recogni

The objectives of GPA are to establish a strong independent national advocate for grain producers based on a rigorous and transparent policy development process; engage all sectors of the Australian grains industry to ensure operation of the most efficient and profitable grain supply chain; and facilitate a strategic approach to Research, Development and Extension (RDE) intended to deliver sound commercial outcomes from industry research. The terms of three current directors

There are early signs the fight against Western Australia's mouse plague is starting to turn. Countryman reported on improving conditions in parts of the Mid West following the introduction of ZP-50 bait and recent rainfall, while warning that significant damage and ongoing rebaiting are still being reported across some farming districts. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann reminded growers to check the latest mouse acti

Some Western Australian grain growers are no longer eligible to purchase or use ZP50 following a decline in mouse activity. Farm Weekly reported on the latest monitoring results and the importance of growers continuing to check their agro-ecological zone classification throughout the emergency permit period. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said growers needed to remain aware that eligibility could change as condition

Changes to mouse activity ratings have seen three Western Australian agroecological zones downgraded to low activity, making growers in those areas ineligible to purchase or use ZP-50 under the emergency permit. Countryman reported on the latest classifications and the importance of checking eligibility as conditions continue to change. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said eligibility could change throughout the perm

Three Western Australian agroecological zones (AEZ) are no longer eligible for access to ZP50 under the current emergency permit after a decline in mouse activity levels identified through the national mouse monitoring network. The latest monitoring results have also seen one South Australian AEZ move from a high to moderate mouse activity, which still allows for ZP50 purchase and use in this area. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is reminding growers that eligibility to

The Weekly Times has reported on a near three-fold increase in mandatory federal security check fees for truck drivers accessing Australian ports. The increase follows the Federal Government's decision to introduce full cost recovery for the AusCheck program from 1 July, with industry warning the added costs will ultimately flow through the supply chain to grain growers. Grain Producers Australia Director Andrew Weidemann said the increase was another cost burden for growers.

The APVMA's long-running review of paraquat is nearing its conclusion. Farm Weekly examined the debate ahead of the regulator's final decision, including Grain Producers Australia's view that the outcome should be based on Australian science, Australian farming systems and the safe use of the herbicide. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said grower safety remained the priority. "We obviously have farmer safety first an

Farm Weekly reported on the Grains Research and Development Corporation's new $115 million Nitrogen Mission. It is hailed as a long-term investment to improve nitrogen use efficiency and help address one of the biggest cost pressures facing grain growers. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the investment reflected the importance of tackling rising fertiliser costs and supply challenges. "This is R&D 101, rising cos

Grain Producers Australia acknowledges community discussion regarding paraquat and concerns that have been raised about potential links between paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease. The health and safety of grain producers, agricultural workers and regional communities is critically important to the Australian grains industry. Grain Producers Australia supports decisions on agricultural chemical use being based on rigorous scientific assessment and Australia's establishe

By Grain Producers Australia Western Region Director Duncan Young One of the realities of modern agriculture is that the risks, expectations and responsibilities placed on growers are constantly evolving. That is particularly true across the grains industry, where producers are not only managing seasonal variability and global market pressures, but are also operating in an environment increasingly shaped by biosecurity risks, changing sustainability expectations, technology t

Proposed changes to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's funding model have come under the spotlight in Stock Journal, with industry broadly welcoming additional Federal Government investment while raising questions about the long-term direction of the regulator. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the one-off funding package was a positive outcome but should be supported by an enduring fun

Rural Business Magazine featured the latest findings from the 2026 Autonomous Farm Machinery Use in Australia Snapshot, highlighting growing interest in autonomous technologies while identifying cost, connectivity and return on investment as the key barriers slowing adoption across the grains industry. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said producers were increasingly focused on how autonomous technology could be integ

Grain Producers Australia(GPA) has reinforced the importance of a thorough, evidence-based review of paraquat in coverage by Stock & Land, as growers continue to await the APVMA's final regulatory decision on the widely used herbicide. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said grower safety remained the priority, while stressing the need for the regulator to consider all available evidence before reaching a final decision. "For us, farmer safe

Interest in autonomous farm machinery continues to grow among Australian grain producers, but practical barriers are slowing broader adoption. Reporting on the latest national survey, Country News explored how affordability, return on investment and regional connectivity are shaping growers' decisions as the technology becomes more widely available. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said growers were moving beyond awar

From homes and swimming pools to emerging crops, 7NEWS explored the widespread impact of the mouse plague on regional communities across Western Australia and South Australia. Alongside first-hand accounts from affected families, the article highlighted the approval of Grain Producers Australia's emergency permit for 50 g/kg zinc phosphide mouse bait as growers work to reduce escalating mouse numbers. GPA Western Region Director Duncan Young said the outbreak had become anot

The ongoing mouse plague has placed additional pressure on grain growers already grappling with rising input costs, while also affecting regional homes and businesses. In its coverage of the outbreak, the Daily Mail explored the growing impact on farming communities and the approval of Grain Producers Australia's (GPA) emergency permit for 50 g/kg zinc phosphide mouse bait. GPA Western Region Director Duncan Young said the outbreak had become another cost for growers during a

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