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Jul 29, 2024
FARMONLINE | Industry reacts to ministerial reshuffle after Murray Watt is moved aside
Agricultural groups have expressed positive sentiments to welcome a new Agriculture Minister in Julie Collins to the role following a...

Jul 29, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | New ag minister: Murray Watt out, Julie Collins back in
A Federal Cabinet reshuffle has positioned Tasmanian MP Julie Collins as the Minister for Agriculture for the second time. Ms Collins...


Jul 28, 2024
EDAIRY NEWS | Major class action thrown out as Federal Court finds insufficient evidence to prove weedkiller causes cancer
Australia's Federal Court has dismissed a case alleging glyphosate exposure causes cancer. The class-action involved hundreds of...


Jul 26, 2024
ABC NEWSRADIO | Glyphosate link ruled out in court case
Australian grain growers reliant on glyphosate to control weeds while supplying grain to feed the world have breathed a sigh of relief,...


Jul 17, 2024
QUEENSLAND COUNTRY LIFE | Collapse of Incitec Pivot sale to foreign interests a 'positive' for farmers
A decision to stop the sale of fertiliser company Incitec Pivot (IPL) to overseas interests is good news for Australian growers,...


Jul 15, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | USDA figures: Australian farmers say seasonal conditions will dictate outlook
Global demand for crops could outweigh the amount of supply available if production areas experience any events that impact yield. This...


Jul 10, 2024
4BC | Prioritising mental health in the regions
The third year of the Farmer Mates Mental Health Initiative is set to kick off, with Australian cricketing legend Brad Hogg starting...


Jul 8, 2024
ABC SA COUNTRY HOUR | Conversations and connections key in GPA's farmer mental health program
Conversations and guidance for rural communities to improve mental health outcomes will be the focus of a national program returning in...


Jul 3, 2024
ABC AM | Poor road networks cost growers and communities
Investment in Australia's regional road network is needed for community safety and to support grain growers transporting grain to port. A...

Jul 3, 2024
ABC SA COUNTRY HOUR | Industry profitability impacted by poor road network
The ability for grain producers to make a profit and remain sustainable is being impacted by the state of local roads around the country....


Jul 2, 2024
FARM ONLINE | Driving farmers into an autonomous future the focus of new partnership
An industry-led implementation of autonomous farm machinery in Australia will allow growers to control the commercial introduction and...


Jul 1, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | Hopes building over tariff removal
Speculation over India possibly removing the 40 per cent tariff it has on Australian wheat imports has sparked cautious optimism in the...


Jun 30, 2024
COUNTRYMAN | Autonomous farm machinery closer to ‘commercial reality’ in Australia as peak bodies renew partnership
A partnership between leading industry bodies is facilitating the safe and effective roll-out of autonomous farm machinery in Australia....


Jun 26, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | Farmers could unwittingly be using and storing chemicals
Calls to update the chemical labelling system in Australia could prevent growers accidently using out-of-date or no longer registered...

Jun 25, 2024
AGWATCHERS | Robots, peak body funding, chemicals and more with GPA
Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles speaks to Andrew Whitelaw and Matt Dalgleish from the AgWatchers podcast on the...


Jun 21, 2024
GRAIN CENTRAL | TMA, GPA, SPAA renew partnership around autonomous code
A partnership between three key agricultural groups has been extended to support the safe adoption of autonomous farm machinery in...


Jun 12, 2024
FARM ONLINE | How to tackle grain's biggest cost burden - a $2.1b freight fiasco
A new strategy aimed tackling the increasing freight costs required to get Australia's grain harvest to buyers and ensuring global...


Jun 7, 2024
FARM ONLINE | VFF's commodity council withdrawal 'silly stuff' says dairy boss
Commodity group leaders from around the country are voicing concern and displeasure at moves by Victorian Farmers Federation board to...


Jun 5, 2024
FARM ONLINE | Growers keen to retain carbendazim after EU shake up
Australian growers adapting to the European Union's tightening of maximum residue limit (MRL) requirements have hopes pinned on the...


Jun 3, 2024
THE WEEKLY TIMES | Australian Winter Crop Outlook: Victoria's winter crop falls
The latest Australian Winter Crop Outlook has a slight increase in winter crop area forecast, with Victoria the only state expected to...
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