Grain Producers Australia is calling on the Federal Government to prioritise tax incentives to boost on-farm fuel storage capability for Australia’s farmers.  Producers currently navigating fuel supply disruptions and facing an anxious wait for fertiliser to be imported ahead of the upcoming sowing season, need strong signals of support from the Federal Government.  Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and its State Farming Organisation (SFO) members continue their joint calls for

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

Low grain prices are the cause of growers deciding to hold onto their grain in on-farm storage and wait for change. The Weekly Times reported that approximately 30 per cent of the 2025-26 grain harvest could still be on farms with growers weighing up prices against the need for income to put in their next crop. GPA Southern Region Director and Victorian grower Andrew Weidemann said the amount being held could be closer to 50 percent and a national inventory of grain stocks wo

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

Australian growers have met maximum residue limits (MRLs) in 2024-25 at a rate of 99.6 per cent. This strong result, as reported by Grain Central, to the National Residue Survey (NRS) program is informed by sampling across bulk export terminals, container export packers, oilseed crushers, feedmills, flour mills, feedlots, and food processors and is funded by grower levies GPA RD&E spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said as a part of GPA’s representative role in oversight of the N

Market access requirements for maximum residue limits of chemicals have been met with flying colours as Australian grain producers show 99.6 per cent compliance. As reported by 2WEB radio in an interview with Grain Producers Australia Research Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann, this result is critical to maintaining market access and is a testamemt to good practices employed by producers. "The National Residue Survey is something that's funded by growers

Grower commitment to meeting maximum residue limit requirements has been reinforced following solid results in the 2024-25 National Residue Survey. Compliance was measured at 99.6 per cent, supporting the mechanism for grain exporters to retain market access requirements internationally. The program is funded by grower levies and involves samples being taken at export terminals, container packing sites, oilseed crushers, feedmills, flour mills, feedlots and food processors. G

The Federal Government's plans to recover the regulatory costs of agricultural exports has industry concerned the announcement is a cost shifting exercised. The new cost recovery arrangements are expected to collect millions of dollars from mid next year. The Weekly Times spoke to Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Andrew Weidemann, who said while there was little information released publicly ahead of the January 2026 public consultation, GPA has concerns. “T

Results from Grain Producers Australia's survey of grain producers on levy rates have been released as growers continue to harvest a bumper crop set to continue boosting the large research and development levy reserves. The Weekly Times spoke to GPA Research Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann, who said three-quarters of respondents backed a proposed to reduce the R&D levy from 0.99 to 0.79 per cent and raise the biosecurity activity levy component from 0.

Following the release of results of a national survey of grain producers by representative group Grain Producers Australia, ABC WA Country Hour explored the outcomes. GPA Research and Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said growers have sent a clear message through the independent levy survey, with 76 percent of verified participants supporting a reduction in the GRDC levy and a small increase to the biosecurity levy. He says the result reflects long-held

A national consultation of grain producers has captured a strong opinion from participants who want a reduction in the research and development component of their levies. This consultation, led by Grain Producers Australia in response to increasing reserves in the R&D levy component, was run by independent company Australian Regional Insights during September and October. Grain Central highlighted that the results of the survey would be presented to the Federal Agriculture an

An announcement from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) to delay a final decision on its review of the paraquat and diquat regulations has been acknowledged as important to make an evidence-based decision by peak agriculture body Grain Producers Australia (GPA) GPA Research Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said while the extended timeline was frustrating and had drawn out the review process significantly, the APMVA was

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority has delayed its final decision on the use of paraquat and diquat in Australia to consider research coming out of the US EPA. With the final decision expected in December 2025, the delay into 2026 is frustrating but understandable according to peak grains representative body Grain Producers Australia. Grain Producers Australia research and development spokesperson Andrew Weidemann spoke to The Land and said it was cr

A survey capturing how producers are using, testing and planning for autonomous technology on their farms is being conducted by Grain Producers Australia. Rural Business magazine reported that the national survey was a follow up from the 2024 survey which showed clear interest in automation's potential to boost efficiencies, but barriers to adoption that included connectivity and high costs. The survey builds on GPA’s ongoing work to support grower-led adoption of new technol

The grain producer representative body Grain Producers Australia marked its 15-year anniversary in October. Stock Journal reported that the group was initially created to replace the former Grains Council of Australia. GPA Chief Executive Colin Bettles said GPA's 15 year's of grower representation was bolstered by its structure. "We have a democratic governance structure includes capacity for direct grower members and the democratic voices of the grain producer members of st

Grain Producers Australia has launched its 2025 automation survey seeking feedback from farm owners and managers. Farming Ahead reported on the survey and initiative now seeking current use practices and attitudes towards the use of automated technology in their operations. The survey is available online now until midnight November 28.

Farmers are sitting on delivered grain without on-selling for averages or six months or more. Stock & Land reported there was around 11 million tonnes of grain in the system with Australia's three major bulk handling businesses. Grain Producers Australia northern region director and Moree grower Matthew Madden said many growers were not in a rush to sell as they continued to harvest a bumper season. "The canola price has not been too bad, so people have been reasonably happy

Calls from Grain Producers Australia to establish an Australian-owned certification scheme, despite a report saying the costs of a local program would outweigh benefits. Grain Central reported on work done by LEK Consulting Australia and commissioned by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) that outlined the scheme would cost between $17 million and $33 million across a 10-year period. GPA chief executive Colin Bettles said members had “consistently raised se

Significant decreases in registration application for pesticide and veterinary medicines in Australia has raised concerns of agricultural and chemical industry bodies alike. The Weekly Times reported that applications by chemical companies had almost halved over the past three years and there were concerns this could affect Australian agriculture's competitiveness if chemical access was restricted. It outlined that the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority