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 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

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...

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Grain producers are being asked where they would like their levy rates to be going as a part of a national survey b eing run by Grain...

Grain producers are being invited to put forward their thoughts and vote on a proposal for how their grains levy funds are allocated. The...

Th e mandatory levies paid by grain producers are the topic of a survey currently being conducted, asking growers to have their say on...

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A reminder to respect private property and biosecurity controls has been put out this week by Grain Producers Australia. Farm Weekly...

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