The Western Australian (WA) grains industry has lost one of its most dedicated and influential advocates with the passing of Jeff Russell. As the WA Grains Biosecurity Officer (GBO) from 2010 to 2025, Jeff’s career was marked by technical excellence, practical engagement and a deep commitment to the resilience of WA’s grains sector. Jeff understood that biosecurity is not just a technical discipline but a shared responsibility. This mindset guided his work with growers, advis

In September 2010, GPA was born. That's the date when GPA officially replaced the former national representative body for Australian grain producers - the Grains Council of Australia. This is the point in time where GPA officially started serving representative responsibilities for every grain producer in Australia, under this new title. That's a fundamental reason why grower representation is in GPA's DNA. But there's many more good reasons why that's so and there's also ple

WA Farmers Grains Council President Mark Fowler spoke with ABC WA Country Hour journalist Belinda Varischetti about why Western Australian growers should take part in the Grain Producers Australia survey on proposed changes to the components of the grain levies. The review marks the first time in history that growers can have their say on levy rates, including the portion paid to the GRDC for research and development. Fowler urged WA growers to engage in the process, saying

By GPA Chief Executive, Colin Bettles. GRAIN Producers Australia (GPA) is conducting a historic consultation process that’s giving all growers a say on the compulsory grain levies that they pay. Therefore, it makes sense to take a look at the system’s history, to help answer some obvious questions and even bust a few myths. Some will have you believe if rates are reduced, ‘We'll all be rooned’. But that’s a bit like arguing against having a reverse gear in your vehicle or no

By Jim Moran , Victoria Grains Biosecurity Officer   With spring looming, growers are looking ahead to harvest. Warmer days and maturing...

By GPA Chief Executive, Colin Bettles Recently published news articles have highlighted serious loopholes in Australia’s foreign...

This June 2025 edition of GPA’s monthly newsletter may be relatively short, but it shows the depth of what we’ve been working hard on,...

By Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles “It’s just the right thing to do. “It’s obvious what the problems are, and...

By GPA Chair, Barry Large    EVERYONE will have seen the headlines by now, warning about the looming perils and flaws contained in the...

By Grain Producers Australia Executive Officer Biosecurity Rachael Oxborrow   In April, I took part in Industry Liaison Officer (ILO)...

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of GPA’s monthly newsletter updating everyone on what’s been happening during a very busy time, on and...

ESCALATING mice numbers have been reported on cropping properties in the Maranoa, Downs, Macintyre and Burnett regions – between January...

Welcome to another edition of GPA’s monthly newsletter, for April 2025.  With the 2025 seeding program underway in most cropping areas,...

By Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is calling for government support for positive...

Welcome to GPA’s monthly newsletter, for March 2025.  With most growers on the verge of starting their 2025 seeding program, keeping a...

Welcome to GPA’s monthly newsletter, for February 2025.  Firstly, let me start by acknowledging the achievement of GPA Western Region...

By Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles THERE’S an old saying about what makes a good political speech. Start with a...

By Grain Producers Australia Chair and WA grain producer Barry Large Grain Producers Australia (GPA) will soon release its 2025 federal...

Welcome to the first GPA Chair’s message for 2025. As we head into another year of opportunity and optimism for growers and our industry,...

By Grain Producers Australia Chair Barry Large Grain Producers Australia (GPA) continued to work hard for grain growers nationwide this...