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OPINION: SEEKING SKILLS TO REAP BUMPER CROPS
By Andrew Weidemann, Chair, Grain Producers Australia ANOTHER big crop is forecast to be harvested across Australia this year, worth an...
Aug 11, 2021


CODE OF PRACTICE DRIVING AUTONOMOUS FARM MACHINERY
Grain Producers Australia has started talks with the WA Government to seek formal endorsement and adoption of a new Code of Practice that...
Aug 5, 2021


NSW GROWERS URGED TO USE PILOT PERMIT TO IMPROVE SPRAY DRIFT
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is calling on NSW grain farmers to participate in an on-farm pilot program that can help to improve spray...
Jul 30, 2021
GPA WELCOMES INDIAN LENTIL TRADE BARRIER REDUCTIONS
Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has welcomed overnight news of India’s move to reduce trade barriers for lentils...
Jul 27, 2021


GRAIN PRODUCERS WARNED TO STAY ALERT FOR AMERICAN SERPENTINE LEAFMINER
Grain Producers Australia Deputy Chair and National Biosecurity Spokesperson, Barry Large, says grain producers need to be alert about...
Jul 26, 2021


GPA TRAINING BOOSTS FARM SAFETY OUTCOMES
Grain Producers Australia says the critical issues raised during National Farm Safety Week 2021 underscore the importance of farmers...
Jul 23, 2021


GPA TRAINING DRIVES ‘HARVEST READY’ WORKERS
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is reminding Victorian growers and farm businesses that they can still register for free online training...
Jun 29, 2021
APVMA DELIVERS COMMON SENSE RULING ON BROMADIOLONE
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) has welcomed the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s (APVMA) common sense,...
Jun 23, 2021
AG VISA FAILS TO DELIVER ON GRAINS INDUSTRY NEEDS
Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group is urging the Federal Government to address chronic labour shortages which carry...
Jun 21, 2021
Pragmatic Solutions Needed on Mouse Plagues
Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group is continuing to call for the delivery of timely, safe, practical solutions to help...
Jun 10, 2021
GPA, CSIRO and GRDC Collaborate to Control Mouse Plagues
Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has collaborated with CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and the Grains...
May 10, 2021
GPA welcomes stronger biosecurity measures
Australia’s peak national grain grower advocacy group has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today of stronger measures to...
May 4, 2021
GPA Appoints Inaugural Chief Executive Officer
Grain Producers Australia has appointed an inaugural Chief Executive to continue strengthening national advocacy and representation for...
May 3, 2021
GPA welcomes improved biosecurity screening measures
Grain Producers Australia welcomes the announcement by Minister Littleproud, on additional sea container measures to manage the risks of...
Apr 14, 2021
Grain Producers Australia seeks Chief Executive
Grain Producers Australia is seeking to appoint an experienced Chief Executive to lead
Feb 5, 2021
Australia to take China to World Trade Organisation for barley tariff dispute
Grain Producers Australia chairman Mr Andrew Weidemann AM is looking to the future for the Australian grains industry and calls on...
Dec 21, 2020
Victorian Government Announces Support for GPA’s Online Industry Workforce Training
Victorian Minister for Agriculture Jaclyn Symes today announced $175,000 in funding from the Agriculture Workforce Plan for the Grains...
Oct 16, 2020
Failures in Regional Investment Corporation delivery to farmers
Grain Producers Australia chairman Mr Andrew Weidemann AM expressed frustration and disappointment at the ongoing failure of the Regional...
Sep 25, 2020
GPA demands greater biosecurity action on flower imports
Grain Producers Australia is concerned that the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) is using trade sensitivity as...
Aug 31, 2020
Grain Producers Australia 2020 AGM results
Grain Producers Australia held their Annual General Meeting on Thursday 6 August 2020. Due to covid-19 restrictions, the meeting was held...
Aug 10, 2020
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