Changes to mouse activity ratings have seen three Western Australian agroecological zones downgraded to low activity, making growers in those areas ineligible to purchase or use ZP-50 under the emergency permit. Countryman reported on the latest classifications and the importance of checking eligibility as conditions continue to change. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said eligibility could change throughout the perm

Three Western Australian agroecological zones (AEZ) are no longer eligible for access to ZP50 under the current emergency permit after a decline in mouse activity levels identified through the national mouse monitoring network. The latest monitoring results have also seen one South Australian AEZ move from a high to moderate mouse activity, which still allows for ZP50 purchase and use in this area. Grain Producers Australia (GPA) is reminding growers that eligibility to

The Weekly Times has reported on a near three-fold increase in mandatory federal security check fees for truck drivers accessing Australian ports. The increase follows the Federal Government's decision to introduce full cost recovery for the AusCheck program from 1 July, with industry warning the added costs will ultimately flow through the supply chain to grain growers. Grain Producers Australia Director Andrew Weidemann said the increase was another cost burden for growers.

The APVMA's long-running review of paraquat is nearing its conclusion. Farm Weekly examined the debate ahead of the regulator's final decision, including Grain Producers Australia's view that the outcome should be based on Australian science, Australian farming systems and the safe use of the herbicide. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said grower safety remained the priority. "We obviously have farmer safety first an

Farm Weekly reported on the Grains Research and Development Corporation's new $115 million Nitrogen Mission. It is hailed as a long-term investment to improve nitrogen use efficiency and help address one of the biggest cost pressures facing grain growers. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the investment reflected the importance of tackling rising fertiliser costs and supply challenges. "This is R&D 101, rising cos

Grain Producers Australia acknowledges community discussion regarding paraquat and concerns that have been raised about potential links between paraquat exposure and Parkinson’s disease. The health and safety of grain producers, agricultural workers and regional communities is critically important to the Australian grains industry. Grain Producers Australia supports decisions on agricultural chemical use being based on rigorous scientific assessment and Australia's establishe

By Grain Producers Australia Western Region Director Duncan Young One of the realities of modern agriculture is that the risks, expectations and responsibilities placed on growers are constantly evolving. That is particularly true across the grains industry, where producers are not only managing seasonal variability and global market pressures, but are also operating in an environment increasingly shaped by biosecurity risks, changing sustainability expectations, technology t

Proposed changes to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority's funding model have come under the spotlight in Stock Journal, with industry broadly welcoming additional Federal Government investment while raising questions about the long-term direction of the regulator. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the one-off funding package was a positive outcome but should be supported by an enduring fun

Rural Business Magazine featured the latest findings from the 2026 Autonomous Farm Machinery Use in Australia Snapshot, highlighting growing interest in autonomous technologies while identifying cost, connectivity and return on investment as the key barriers slowing adoption across the grains industry. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said producers were increasingly focused on how autonomous technology could be integ

Grain Producers Australia(GPA) has reinforced the importance of a thorough, evidence-based review of paraquat in coverage by Stock & Land, as growers continue to await the APVMA's final regulatory decision on the widely used herbicide. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said grower safety remained the priority, while stressing the need for the regulator to consider all available evidence before reaching a final decision. "For us, farmer safe

Interest in autonomous farm machinery continues to grow among Australian grain producers, but practical barriers are slowing broader adoption. Reporting on the latest national survey, Country News explored how affordability, return on investment and regional connectivity are shaping growers' decisions as the technology becomes more widely available. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said growers were moving beyond awar

From homes and swimming pools to emerging crops, 7NEWS explored the widespread impact of the mouse plague on regional communities across Western Australia and South Australia. Alongside first-hand accounts from affected families, the article highlighted the approval of Grain Producers Australia's emergency permit for 50 g/kg zinc phosphide mouse bait as growers work to reduce escalating mouse numbers. GPA Western Region Director Duncan Young said the outbreak had become anot