Australian grain producers will retain access to paraquat and diquat following the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's (APVMA) final review decision, delivering a positive outcome for the grains industry and a victory for science-based regulation and due process. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has welcomed the outcome of the review, which confirms paraquat and diquat will remain available for use in Australian broadacre farming systems subject to revis

The objectives of GPA are to establish a strong independent national advocate for grain producers based on a rigorous and transparent policy development process; engage all sectors of the Australian grains industry to ensure operation of the most efficient and profitable grain supply chain; and facilitate a strategic approach to Research, Development and Extension (RDE) intended to deliver sound commercial outcomes from industry research. The terms of three current directors

Three Western Australian agroecological zones (AEZ) are no longer eligible for access to ZP50 under the current emergency permit after a decline in mouse activity levels identified through the national mouse monitoring network. The latest monitoring results have also seen one South Australian AEZ move from a high to moderate mouse activity, which still allows for ZP50 purchase and use in this area. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is reminding growers that eligibility to

Grain Producers Australia acknowledges community discussion regarding paraquat and concerns that have been raised about potential links between paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease. The health and safety of grain producers, agricultural workers and regional communities is critically important to the Australian grains industry. Grain Producers Australia supports decisions on agricultural chemical use being based on rigorous scientific assessment and Australia's establishe

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has secured a national ZP50 emergency permit allowing grain producers to access stronger mouse bait as significant mouse numbers plague several states. Australian grain producers have been desperately calling for permits to access stronger mouse bait to tackle the growing problem, with the standard available bait proving inadequate. Today the regulator - the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) - has approved GPA’s

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) expects an outcome later this week as work continues on an emergency permit for ZP50 mousebait access. GPA is in regular contact with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to meet requirements for the permit, with the support of the CSIRO and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said significant work had been undertaken across industr

Grain Producers Australia (GPA)is continuing discussions with GrainGrowers following the Federal Agriculture Minister’s response to GPA’s levy proposal, including consideration of the scope, cost and structure of a future national grower consultation process. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said discussions had focused on both the practical and legislative issues surrounding any future levy payer voting process. “Once we had the confirmat

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is continuing to work closely with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) as final assessment processes are underway for GPA’s emergency permit application for access to 50g/kg zinc phosphide (ZP50) mouse bait. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) and CSIRO have also been involved throughout the process to support the assessment and consideration of the application. The application was submitted

Autonomous machinery use is increasing in agriculture, but cost and connectivity issues are limiting uptake and risking the future abilities of the Australian grains industry to keep pace globally. These are findings from the second year of research led by Grain Producers Australia (GPA), the Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia (TMA) and the Society of Precision Agriculture Australia (SPAA), tracking how autonomous technologies are being used and adopted on-farm o

South Australian grain producers are being encouraged to join an online session this Friday, May 1 as mouse activity continues to build across the state. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) will host the session at 7pm (SA time), bringing together leading research and on-ground insights to support growers in managing the risk. GPA Southern Region Director Mark Schilling said the second online session for SA growers comes at a critical time amid seeding and the need to bait for

Grain growers in Western Australia and South Australia are being urged to provide on-ground evidence of mouse activity after applying ZP25 mouse bait to assist an emergency permit application for use of ZP50 mouse bait. Grain Producers Australia (GPA), WAFarmers and WA Grains Group are jointly encouraging growers to assist with the application to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). This move comes as mouse numbers continue to build in parts o

The fire at the Viva Energy Australia refinery in Geelong has reinforced Grain Producers Australia’s concerns about the resilience of Australia’s fuel system, coming at a time when global tensions are already placing pressure on key agricultural inputs. The incident highlights how quickly domestic disruptions can expose broader structural risks, particularly for industries such as agriculture that rely on consistent access to fuel and fertiliser. Grain Producers Australia Res

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is pleased to announce Duncan Bremner as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 27 April 2026. GPA Chair Barry Large welcomed the appointment and said Mr Bremner brings significant experience in the agricultural sector and leadership qualities that would complement GPA’s work on behalf of grain producers. “Duncan is a great addition to GPA and we look forward to reinforcing our passionate and proactive advocacy work and representation under

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to delay the transition to full cost recovery of export regulatory services, as grain producers head into a critical planting window. The Government has confirmed the move to full cost recovery will be deferred by 12 months to 1 July 2027, with existing pricing largely maintained in the interim and supported by additional government funding. GPA Deputy Chair Matthew Madden said the decision reflect

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

Grain Producers Australia is calling on the Federal Government to prioritise tax incentives to boost on-farm fuel storage capability for Australia’s farmers. Producers currently navigating fuel supply disruptions and facing an anxious wait for fertiliser to be imported ahead of the upcoming sowing season, need strong signals of support from the Federal Government. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and its State Farming Organisation (SFO) members continue their joint calls for

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