Barry Large has stepped down as Chair of Grain Producers Australia after 16 years on the board. Countryman reflected on his contribution to the organisation, highlighting his role as a founding director, his leadership on national grain policy and biosecurity, and his work to establish an independent national voice for Australian grain producers. Reflecting on his time with the organisation, Barry said one achievement stood above the rest. "I was there at the very start, when

Falling global urea prices are exposing the unintended consequences of the Federal Government's fertiliser support package. Grain Central reported that while the scheme helped secure supply during a period of global uncertainty, independent suppliers are now carrying significant losses as prices retreat, prompting fresh questions about competition across Australia's fertiliser market. Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Mark Schilling said the impacts were bein

Grain Producers Australia has entered a new chapter with the election of Northern Region Director Matthew Madden as Chair and Southern Region Director Mark Schilling as Deputy Chair. The Land also recognised the contribution of outgoing Chair Barry Large and Independent Director Mitch Hooke, highlighting their combined decades of service and leadership within the organisation. Reflecting on the transition, incoming Chair Matthew Madden said the organisation would continue to

Proposed changes to phosphine fumigation rules were a key topic at this year's Australian Grain Industry Conference. Grain Central reported that Grain Producers Australia has joined Grain Trade Australia, GrainGrowers and other industry organisations in pushing for practical, evidence-based changes, warning the proposed requirements could significantly disrupt grain storage and export without improving worker safety. The article highlights the united industry approach to enga

Questions about future access to crop protection products have been raised following Syngenta's decision to withdraw from the Australian and New Zealand paraquat market. Farm Weekly explored the implications for growers, with Grain Producers Australia warning the decision highlights the challenges of maintaining investment and choice in Australia's relatively small agricultural chemical market. Grain Producers Australia Western Region Director Duncan Young said the announceme

Syngenta's decision to withdraw from the Australian paraquat market has attracted international attention. The Times of India reported on the implications for Australian growers, highlighting concerns that while generic products remain available, the withdrawal raises broader questions about future product choice, investment and long-term access to essential crop protection tools. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said

Syngenta's decision to withdraw from the Australian paraquat market has raised fresh questions about long-term access to important crop protection products. ABC Rural reported that while generic products will remain available, Grain Producers Australia believes the company's departure creates uncertainty for growers and the implementation of the APVMA's new paraquat requirements. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said

Proposed changes to workplace exposure limits for phosphine are prompting concern across the Australian grains industry. Grain Central reported that Grain Producers Australia has joined Grain Trade Australia, GrainGrowers, bulk handlers and other industry organisations in seeking a practical, evidence-based pathway, warning the new limits could disrupt grain storage, handling and exports while creating compliance challenges ahead of harvest. The article highlights the industr

The future of Australia's wheat export framework is back in focus as the Federal Government consults on changes to the Wheat Port Code. Farm Weekly reported on the proposed transition to a streamlined code and the differing views across industry on how competition, transparency and fair access to export terminals should be managed in the years ahead. Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Andrew Weidemann said the current framework had played an important role in

Australia's fertiliser market is adjusting to a sharp fall in global urea prices, with Grain Central reporting that suppliers outside the Federal Government's fertiliser support package are carrying significant losses after importing higher-priced product during the market peak. The article also explores concerns about competition and the longer-term impacts of the government's intervention on the fertiliser market. Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Mark Schi

The Federal Government's fertiliser support package has come under scrutiny as global urea prices continue to fall. Grain Central reported concerns that while the intervention was designed to protect growers during a period of supply uncertainty, suppliers outside the scheme are now carrying significant losses and questions are being raised about competition in the fertiliser market. Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Mark Schilling said the current arrangemen

Pulse growers are weighing up the practical implications of the APVMA's final paraquat and diquat decision ahead of harvest. Grain Central explored how the revised 14-day withholding period could change desiccation practices for lentils and other pulse crops, with growers expected to consider alternative chemistries and harvest management options while adapting to the new requirements over the next two seasons. Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Mark Schilling

The APVMA has released its long-awaited final decision on paraquat and diquat, confirming both products will remain available under revised label requirements and new safety restrictions. Stock Journal reported on the decision and the implications for grain growers and Australia's minimum and no-till farming systems. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said retaining access to the products was an important outcome for Au

Stronger mouse bait is now available to eligible grain growers following the approval of Grain Producers Australia's national emergency permit application. Farm Online reported on the permit, which provides access to 50g/kg zinc phosphide (ZP50) to help manage severe mouse activity across affected grain-growing regions under strict stewardship and reporting requirements. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the stron

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

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