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PROPOSED DESICCATION BAN THREATENS SUSTAINABLE FARMING AND PULSE CROP VIABILITY
Thousands of grain producers will be put under unnecessary pressure to rethink sustainable farming practices that benefit the environment...
Oct 8, 2024


AUSTRALIAN & RURAL REGIONAL NEWS | Proposed desiccation ban jeopardises pulse crop viability
The loss of the ability to use herbicides to desiccate pulse crops in preparation for harvest will force growers to reassess their crop...
Oct 8, 2024


FARM WEEKLY | GrainGrowers, GPA to continue sustainability push via new council
A new council leading the Grains Sustainability Framework initiative will work towards improving outcomes for growers. GrainGrowers and...
Oct 3, 2024


THE WEEKLY TIMES | ARE ROBOTICS THE NEWEST FARMING REVOLUTION?
Harry Pye, a mixed cropping and livestock farmer from Walgett, NSW, has used a 24-metre boom robot for spraying over the past year, which...
Oct 2, 2024


ABC RADIO NATIONAL | GPA CALLS ON FARMERS TO SHARE SPRAY RECORDS
Grain Producers Australia is urging farmers to share their spray records as part of an effort to support the continued use of Paraquat....
Oct 2, 2024


THE WEEKLY TIMES | FARMERS CUT FROST-DAMAGED CROPS
Farmers across southern NSW and Victoria are dealing with severe crop damage which is expected cost million of dollars in lost revenue....
Oct 2, 2024


THE WEEKLY TIMES | Farmers cut frost-damaged crops
Frosts across southern New South Wales and Victoria could cost millions and have growers cutting for hay in an attempt to address their...
Oct 1, 2024


SEPTEMBER GRAIN GRABS - GPA Chair Barry Large
Grain Producers Australia oversees and coordinates the grains industry response to issues relating to pesticide access, use, stewardship...
Sep 30, 2024


APVMA Paraquat & Diquat Chemical Review Resources
Useful links APVMA paraquat and diquat regulatory decisions public consultation HERE Download the GPA Paraquat and Diquat Chemical Review...
Sep 27, 2024


ABC BALLARAT | GPA calls for grower spot spraying data
Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is urging farmers to share their spray records as part of an effort to support the continued use of...
Sep 24, 2024


ABC TASMANIA COUNTRY HOUR | OGTR approves trials of GM wheat
The OGTR has approved trials of GM wheat which will take place in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia. Grain...
Sep 24, 2024


FARM WEEKLY | APVMA makes rare public call for ABC paraquat retraction
The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has taken the unprecedented step of calling out the ABC regarding...
Sep 24, 2024
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