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BIOSECURITY LEVY OPPOSITION UNITES AUSTRALIAN FARMING GROUPS
By GPA Chair and WA grain producer, Barry Large SUBMISSIONS to the consultation process on the Federal Government’s 10 per cent...
Nov 14, 2023


Biosecurity Matters For Contractors
By Jim Moran - Grain’s Industry Biosecurity Officer As the winter crop ripens rapidly in the southern state’s grain belt, thoughts of...
Oct 20, 2023


Q&A With WA Grains Biosecurity Officer Jeff Russell
Jeff Russell has been the grains biosecurity officer for Western Australia since October 2010. Managed by Plant Health Australia, the...
Sep 28, 2023


LIVE SHEEP BAN SETS DANGEROUS SOCIAL LICENSE PRECEDENT
By Colin Bettles, Chief Executive, Grain Producers Australia Allan Marshall recently published an excellent article outlining the...
Aug 18, 2023


NUFARM SHARES WEIDEMANN’S FARM INSIGHTS
Nufarm Australia’s leadership team recently visited Weidemann Pastoral Co at Rupanyup in Victoria's Wimmera region, where they gained...
Jul 17, 2023


DEVIL’S IN THE DETAIL OF NEW 10pc BIOSECURITY TAX
By Grain Producers Association Chair and a WA grain producer, Barry Large. THE devil’s in the detail of the federal budget’s announcement...
Jun 3, 2023


Grains Producers Australia speaks out about biosecurity levy
By Barry Large, Grain Producers Association Chair THE devil's in the detail of the federal budget's announcement of a new 10 per cent...
Jun 2, 2023


Q&A: NSW Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer Kate Glastonbury
Kate Glastonbury has been the Grains Biosecurity Officer for NSW since March 2022. Managed by Plant Health Australia, the national Grains...
Apr 28, 2023


AUSTRALIAN GRAIN PRODUCERS CENTRAL TO FOOD SECURITY CHALLENGES
By GPA Chair and WA grain producer, Barry Large. GRAIN Producers Australia recently provided sobering evidence about the difference...
Apr 17, 2023


Q&A: Victorian Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer Jim Moran
Contact details: Email Jim.Moran@agriculture.vic.gov.au Phone 0418 377 930 Jim Moran has been the grains biosecurity officer for Victoria...
Jan 29, 2023


PEAK BODY PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR ZP50 BAIT PRODUCTS
HEIGHTENED mouse activity in recent years has resulted in growers needing to increase their use of crop protection products to help...
Jan 18, 2023


HOGG: GET OFF TWITTER, PHONE YOUR MATES
Australian cricketing legend Brad Hogg has urged farmers to ‘get off Twitter’ during tough times and instead reach out and get connected...
Dec 22, 2022


Government to consult with industry on biosecurity
By Barry Large, Grain Producers Australia Chair Last week's "mini" federal budget provided some positive signs for Australian grain...
Nov 2, 2022


Q&A: SA Grains Industry Biosecurity Officer Shafiya Hussein
Shafiya Hussein has been the Grains Biosecurity Officer for South Australia since October 2021, providing expertise and support for...
Oct 29, 2022


Peak grains body calls for workforce action
Overcoming workforce shortages remains an ongoing concern for Grain Producers Australia (GPA) and our members to deliver lasting,...
Sep 6, 2022


Soil health, crop biotechnology advocate Duncan Young recognised
AT the WAFarmers grains and livestock conference in Muresk last week, an award was presented to someone who reflects everything we stand...
Jun 28, 2022


Strength in numbers critical to farm advocacy success
In a recent media interview the question was asked, "what's my favourite part of being chair of Grain Producers Australia?". In a complex...
May 3, 2022


CUTTING INPUT COSTS CRITICAL TO GPA'S 2022 FEDERAL ELECTION PRIORITIES
Given a Federal election is looming, Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is sharpening our policy priorities with a focus on lifting not only...
Mar 3, 2022


2021 A WATERSHED YEAR FOR GPA
By GPA Chair Barry Large THIS year has been another huge one for Australian grain producers presenting multiple challenges to navigate,...
Dec 20, 2021
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