An open conversation about mental health and the value and importance of mateship and connections in farming communities is the focus of the first episode in Grain Producers Australia’s new podcast.  The debut episode launched today is now available via the GPA website and all streaming services. It features GPA Farmer Mates Mental Health (FMMH) Initiative National Ambassador and Aussie cricketing legend Brad Hogg talking about this year’s program, with GPA Southern Region D

Australian grain growers are being asked to help steer the future of on-farm automation, with Grain Producers Australia (GPA) launching its 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey to capture how producers are using, testing, and planning for autonomous equipment in the paddock.  The national survey aims to ensure farmers own and lead the discussion on automation and robotics, shaping the policies, safety frameworks and investment priorities that will determine how these tools

The $26 billion Australian grains industry’s strength – from paddock to plates and beyond – was on display for Federal Representatives, at a special event held at Parliament House in Canberra.     The Australian Grains Industry Showcase was co-hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Primary Producers and Grain Producers Australia (GPA). Held for the third time, it provided unique opportunities connecting elected representatives with grains industry leaders; especially growers.

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is calling on all grain growers to vote and have your say on changes that can protect and strengthen the $27 billion Australian grains industry’s future value and productivity.   Vote now HERE   Earlier this month, GPA launched a final phase of consultation in processes for reviewing the grains levy, giving all growers opportunity to vote on preferred rates.   The review consultation has been groundbreaking, in making information and resources

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) welcomes the Federal Government’s backdown on the proposed Super Tax, recognising its failure to achieve legitimate policy support.  GPA Chair, Barry Large, said growers and their families were especially pleased to see an end to the government’s move to try to introduce a 15 percent tax on unrealised earnings in self-managed super funds (SMSFs), for balances above $3 million.  He said news of the government’s announcement of the policy backfli

Grain Producers Australia notes today’s decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) of conditional approval being granted to Elders Limited’s takeover of Delta Agribusiness, requiring divestment of Delta stores, only in WA.   In May this year, GPA HERE  acknowledged the ACCC’s announcement of preliminary concerns about the proposed takeover, in a published ‘Statement of Issues’ paper. This came after the competition watchdog delayed its originally

Grain Producers Australia is reminding all growers they can still have their say on the grains levy review consultation process that’s occurring and participate in the process – including attending Webinars.    Attendance at these online Webinars is open to all growers – regardless of their state or regional boundaries. This supports the review’s consultation processes and making information and resources as widely accessible as possible, to growers.    GPA chair, Barry Large

Grain Producers Australia is calling on all growers and industry members to step up, dig deep and make a good contribution...

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is urging all growers to participate in a historic consultation that gives them the chance to directly vote on grain levy rates for the first time since the system was introduced nearly 40 years ago.  All grain producers in Australia pay compulsory levies on wheat, coarse grains, oilseeds and grain legumes. The levy is payable by the person who owns the grain immediately after harvest, and helps fund critical national priorities including resea

Grain Producers Australia is urging growers, industry stakeholders and the general public to remain vigilant on biosecurity after the...

Grain Producers Australia welcomes today’s announcement on the Federal Government’s $1.1 billion Cleaner Fuels Program; including by...

Grain Producers Australia is calling for agri-tourists to stop and think about biosecurity risks and other dangers, before entering grain farms, to try to take selfies in flowering canola crops. GPA Chief Executive, Colin Bettles, said he understood the temptation to stop and take photographs of golden canola crops, given the spectacular natural imagery on display in grain cropping regions throughout the nation, during the current flowering season. But he said snapping an Ins

Grain Producers Australia welcomes the long-term commitment made by the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) to further...

The daily commitment of Australian grain producers to biosecurity protections and preventions in their everyday businesses, is critical...

The 2025 Farmer Mates Mental Health  field day series rolls into Western Australia this week at the Dowerin Machinery Field Days, with...

Australia’s biggest field day, AgQuip, will set the stage for the launch of the 2025 Farmer Mates Mental Health Initiative  Field Day...

Grain Producers Australia is calling for a rigorous investigation of the recent acceleration of Australian farmland purchases, by...

POLICY priorities to boost productivity growth for grain producers, industry and the national economy were progressed at the Grain...

Grain Producers Australia’s strong grass roots grower representation has continued, with three experienced and committed grower directors...

Mental health challenges are one of the biggest safety risks on Australian farms and 2025 National Farm Safety Week is a timely reminder...