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GPA BRINGS GRAINS INDUSTRY PRORITIES TO NATIONAL BIOSECURITY FORUM
GPA recently attended the two-day National Biosecurity Forum, held at the University of Canberra. This gathering of industry leaders and representatives, government officials and scientific experts provided an excellent opportunity to discuss biosecurity priorities and taking actions according to the key guiding principle - shared responsibility. GPA's role is vital given the critical importance of strong biosecurity to safeguarding the $27 billion Australian grains industry
Nov 7, 2025
FIRST GPA PODCAST EPISODE SHINES A LIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH IN AGRICULTURE
An open conversation about mental health and the value and importance of mateship and connections in farming communities is the focus of the first episode in Grain Producers Australia’s new podcast. The debut episode launched today is now available via the GPA website and all streaming services. It features GPA Farmer Mates Mental Health (FMMH) Initiative National Ambassador and Aussie cricketing legend Brad Hogg talking about this year’s program, with GPA Southern Region D
Nov 6, 2025
FARMERS IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT AS GPA LAUNCHES NEW AUTOMATION SURVEY
Australian grain growers are being asked to help steer the future of on-farm automation, with Grain Producers Australia (GPA) launching its 2025 Autonomous Farm Machinery Survey to capture how producers are using, testing, and planning for autonomous equipment in the paddock. The national survey aims to ensure farmers own and lead the discussion on automation and robotics, shaping the policies, safety frameworks and investment priorities that will determine how these tools
Nov 5, 2025
ABC QLD COUNTRY HOUR | Mouse bait access question raised with rise in mouse activity
As growers are advised to conduct good hygiene practices this harvest to avoid a potential mouse population boom in 2026, the question of effective bait access is in the headlines. ABC QLD Country Hour speaks to Grain Producers Australia Research Development and Extension Spokesman Andrew Weidemann about the current bait options available and the work GPA is doing to inform regulatory decisions about bait access. "We've been acutely aware through our colleagues in Queensland
Nov 5, 2025
ABC ONLINE | Mouse numbers on the rise, farmers told to be on alert
Signs are pointing to an impending mouse population boom and growers are being encouraged to practice good harvest hygiene and watch out for signs of mice. This advice has come from the CSIRO following recent trapping results revealing high numbers of pregnant females in key cropping zones across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. ABC Online reported that CSIRO research officer Steve Henry has concerns for next autumn's planting period if favourable conditions con
Nov 4, 2025
VALE JEFF RUSSELL | A LEGACY OF SERVICE TO WA'S GRAINS INDUSTRY
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
Oct 31, 2025
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF GRAIN PRODUCERS AUSTRALIA
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
Oct 31, 2025
AUSTRALIAN GRAINS INDUSTRY - POWERING AHEAD
The $26 billion Australian grains industry’s strength – from paddock to plates and beyond – was on display for Federal Representatives, at a special event held at Parliament House in Canberra. The Australian Grains Industry Showcase was co-hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Primary Producers and Grain Producers Australia (GPA). Held for the third time, it provided unique opportunities connecting elected representatives with grains industry leaders; especially growers.
Oct 28, 2025
FARM ONLINE | Farmers, Nats bristle at Labor's climate czar call to end diesel rebates
Fuel tax credits for farmers are in the sights of the Climate Change Authority, which is pushing for industry electrification. Farm Online reported that the agricultural industry and National party had voiced concerns the push to remove the rebate ignored a lack of contribution to public roads by electric vehicle users. Grain Producers Australia chief executive Colin Bettles said he would welcome the opportunity to discuss the subject, including how proposals around diesel fu
Oct 27, 2025
GRAIN CENTRAL | Growers urged to engage on levies before GPA poll closes
A national poll of grain producers is asking growers for their input on the rates of their compulsory grain levies. The poll, led by Grain Producers Australia, is intended to inform the Federal Government on levy rates amid building Grains Research and Development Corporation financial reserves. Grain Central reported that following the poll closure, GPA will compile a report to the government. GPA Chief Executive Colin Bettles said growers were looking more closely at option
Oct 24, 2025
ABC VIC RURAL REPORT | Final day for grower grains levy feedback
The survey of grain producers to inform how their grains levy rates should be structured is due to close today after several weeks of consultation. ABC Victoria Rural Report journalist Angus Verley spoke to Grain Producers Australia Chief Executive Colin Bettles as GPA leads the process to inform the Federal Agriculture Minister on what growers want in regards to their levy rates. "We've been asking the question are the grains levy rates worth the purpose and we've been condu
Oct 24, 2025
ABC WA COUNTRY HOUR | Voting closes today for grain producer levy review
Grain producers are being encouraged to get their votes in today on whether their grains levies are fit for purpose before the consultation process led by Grain Producers Australia closes today. ABC WA Country Hour spoke to GPA Chief Executive Colin Bettles, who said the feedback from the survey would directly influence a decision by the Federal Agriculture Minister on the breakdown for grains levy contributions. He said while there was significant funding in reserve for the
Oct 24, 2025
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