Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is warning fuel and fertiliser pressures are already shaping seeding decisions and measures by the Federal Government to address the situation need to stack up with real-world impact. The warning comes as the Federal Government has put in place a Fuel Supply Taskforce Coordinator and a food supply chain assessment in recent days. This is in addition to running an Australian fuel crisis scenario last year which revealed an extremely vulnerable s

A lack of domestic production of both fuel and fertiliser has Australia’s grain producers and wider agricultural industry again at the mercy of global conflict and price rises.  Domestic production of these critical inputs is not a new issue raised by Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and its State Farming Organisation (SFO) members, however, inaction now has producers paying the price.  These discussions have been a key focal point of GPA’s Policy Council, comprised of elected

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has warned that a new wheat purchasing arrangement between Indonesia and the United States could be the first sign of governments redirecting grain trade through political deals, potentially squeezing Australian producers out of key export markets.  GPA believes this evolving issue, which has come about to manage trade relations, is a growing risk to Australian grain producers if agricultural markets become increasingly shaped by geopolitical t

Increasing turbulence across the globe is shining a spotlight on the absence of a secure domestic supply of farm inputs to support Australian grain producers with access to fertiliser, fuels, pesticides and machinery.    Strong domestic policy settings to protect Australian grain producers from the impacts that will likely occur from conflicts, such as the evolving military action in the Middle East, are important to the security of the $26 billion grains industry.    GPA Cha

Grain Producers Australia delivers strong national advocacy on behalf of Australian grain producers. GPA's mandate to represent grain producers remains strong. Grain Producers Australia has recognised representative functions within national policy frameworks that provide for a clear and consistent grower voice. This includes formal engagement with government, the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Plant Health Australia, as signatory to the Emergency Plant Pest Res

Grain Producers Australia will continue advocating for a contemporary grains levy following advice from the Federal Minister for Agriculture regarding the organisation’s proposal to adjust levy settings.  The Minister’s response follows recent Senate Estimates questioning HERE , where the progress of GPA’s levy review and the broader issue of grains levy settings were raised at a national level.  GPA Chair Barry Large said while the Minister had advised she was not in a posit

Grain Producers Australia’s levy review  is continuing as per the prescribed processes, with the results of a professional and independent survey of grain producers now with the Federal Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins for response.  This follows significant consultation reaching more than 7 million people in key grain producing regions in late 2025, inviting Australian grain producers to have their say on the grain levy’s future rates.   The national survey of grain...

Grain Producers Australia Southern Region Director Mark Schilling has been celebrated among South Australia’s grain industry at the SA Grain Industry Awards 2026.  The Yorke Peninsula grower was recognised with the Innovation Award alongside an impressive cohort of award winners and nominees from across the state at the event hosted by Grain Producers SA (GPSA).  GPA Chair Barry Large congratulated Mr Schilling on the accolade as a part of GPSA’s initiative that is celebratin

By Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large    This year reinforces why a strong, independent national voice for grain producers matters.    As 2025 draws to a close, it is worth taking stock of what has been a busy and constructive year for Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and for the growers we represent.  It also highlighted the importance of staying focused on the long game. Sound policy, good governance, strong biosecurity and practical innovation do not happen overnig

The 2024-2025 National Residue Survey (NRS)  Grains Brochure  has demonstrated increasingly strong results, with overall compliance with Australian pesticide residue standards 99.6 per cent.  Operating within the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, the NRS helps maintain standards, through compliance with pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs), to help facilitate important trade and market access for Australian grain producers and industry.  This year’s NRS Gra

Growers, storage operators and transporters now have access to an updated khapra beetle fact sheet to assist with identifying, understanding and reporting the high priority pest. Launched by Plant Health Australia as a part of the Grains Farm Biosecurity Plan , the fact sheet includes images of the beetle in various life stages, indications of presence and damage in stored grain and information about how it spreads. The Khapra beetle larvae detection in mid-2025 is a timely

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has raised early concerns following reports that the federal government is considering changes to export cost recovery arrangements that could increase regulatory costs for agricultural exporters. GPA Chair Barry Large said the grains industry had not yet received detailed information beyond what has been reported publicly and would be closely examining any material released through the formal consultation process next year. “At this stage, we

Grain Producers Australia’s (GPA) grains levy consultation ( HERE ) has revealed strong support for change, with three quarters of grain producer respondents calling for a reduction in the research and development (R&D) component of the compulsory levy.  GPA Research Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said this key message from GPA’s extensive industry consultation process is a significant outcome and a landmark determination given the grains industry has

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) welcomes the announcement of Victoria Anderson as the new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). GPA Chair Barry Large said Ms Anderson was well-placed to take on the role considering her extensive background in Australian Public Service, having started as a graduate in agriculture, up to her most recent role as Deputy Secretary of the Small Business, Corporate and Law Group at the Department of the Treasury.

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