Signs are pointing to an impending mouse population boom and growers are being encouraged to practice good harvest hygiene and watch out for signs of mice. This advice has come from the CSIRO following recent trapping results revealing high numbers of pregnant females in key cropping zones across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. ABC Online reported that CSIRO research officer Steve Henry has concerns for next autumn's planting period if favourable conditions con

Fuel tax credits for farmers are in the sights of the Climate Change Authority, which is pushing for industry electrification. Farm Online reported that the agricultural industry and National party had voiced concerns the push to remove the rebate ignored a lack of contribution to public roads by electric vehicle users. Grain Producers Australia chief executive Colin Bettles said he would welcome the opportunity to discuss the subject, including how proposals around diesel fu

A national poll of grain producers is asking growers for their input on the rates of their compulsory grain levies. The poll, led by Grain Producers Australia, is intended to inform the Federal Government on levy rates amid building Grains Research and Development Corporation financial reserves. Grain Central reported that following the poll closure, GPA will compile a report to the government. GPA Chief Executive Colin Bettles said growers were looking more closely at option

The survey of grain producers to inform how their grains levy rates should be structured is due to close today after several weeks of consultation. ABC Victoria Rural Report journalist Angus Verley spoke to Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles as GPA leads the process to inform the Federal Agriculture Minister on what growers want in regards to their levy rates. "We've been asking the question are the grains levy rates worth the purpose and we've been condu

Grain producers are being encouraged to get their votes in today on whether their grains levies are fit for purpose before the consultation process led by Grain Producers Australia closes today. ABC WA Country Hour spoke to GPA Chief Executive Colin Bettles, who said the feedback from the survey would directly influence a decision by the Federal Agriculture Minister on the breakdown for grains levy contributions. He said while there was significant funding in reserve for the

The number of grain farms has decreased in the past two years, but production numbers continue to climb according to the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) 2024-25 Annual Report. The Weekly Times reported that grain farm numbers had declined by 3000 over the past two years. Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles said this figure was at about 52,000 when the grain levy system was introduced in 1988-90 and the national grain crop was valued at $

With a final decision due on the review of paraquat and diquat use in Australia, growers have been assured a two-year grace period will apply with any usage changes. The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Authority (APVMA) confirmed the review of the two chemicals would be concluded in December following extensions to the process. Queensland Country Life reported on the update and spoke to Grain Producers Australia research and development spokesperson Andrew Weidemann, who

A decision on the future of paraquat and diquat is expected from the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) by Christmas. The Weekly Times reported on the news following the Senate’s Rural, Regional Affairs and Transport Legislation committee estimates hearings in October. It was announced last year by the APVMA that the chemicals may be affected by a change in use as a part of its regulatory review processes.

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

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

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