Emergency access to 50 g/kg zinc phosphide bait has given grain growers another tool to manage severe mouse infestations, following months of industry advocacy. Reporting on the decision, Stock Journal spoke with Grain Producers Australia (GPA) about what the approval means for growers facing plague conditions. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann welcomed the outcome, saying the existing 25 g/kg bait "isn't strong enough to tackle the level o

The emergency approval of 50 g/kg zinc phosphide mouse bait has been featured by EuropeSays, with the publication outlining the need for more effective mouse control as growers contend with widespread infestations across Australia's grain-growing regions. The article also outlines the role Grain Producers Australia (GPA) played in securing the emergency permit and the safeguards attached to the use of the higher-strength bait. "Mouse plagues can obviously cause massive crop a

The economic impact of Western Australia's mouse plague is the focus of a report by The West Australian, which explores the growing cost to grain growers, regional businesses and local communities following the approval of an emergency permit for 50 g/kg zinc phosphide bait. GPA Western Region Director Duncan Young said it was too early to forecast the full impact on this season's harvest, but warned there could be significant consequences if the outbreak spread further acros

Confidence was growing that grain producers would soon gain access to stronger mouse bait, with Countryman reporting on the industry's push for an emergency ZP50 permit as significant crop losses mounted across affected regions. "The current 25g/kg bait simply isn't delivering the level of control growers need under plague conditions," Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann told Countryman. He said the proposed ZP50 permit

There were positives for agriculture in the 2026–27 Federal Budget, but important questions also remained. Grain Central canvassed the response from peak industry bodies, including Grain Producers Australia, on measures affecting biosecurity, agricultural chemicals, regional infrastructure and research. GPA Chair Barry Large welcomed additional investment for the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, saying it would help improve the performance of Australi

For communities across Western Australia's Mid West, the mouse plague has become more than an agricultural issue. Geraldton Guardian spoke with growers, local leaders and industry representatives about the growing impact on homes, businesses and cropping operations. Among those interviewed was Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann, who said the current conditions highlighted the need for more effective control tools. He no

Grain Producers Australia (GPA) expects an outcome later this week as work continues on an emergency permit for ZP50 mousebait access. GPA is in regular contact with the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority to meet requirements for the permit, with the support of the CSIRO and the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said significant work had been undertaken across industr

Emergency approval of higher-strength zinc phosphide bait was the focus of Farm Weekly as growers across affected grain-growing regions looked for more effective ways to manage escalating mouse numbers and minimise crop losses during seeding. Among those speaking to the publication was Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann. He said the 50 g/kg zinc phosphate mouse bait formulation would improve control because "mice need t

Growers are weighing up the prospect of re-seeding crops damaged by mice as the potential approval of higher-strength zinc phosphide bait is expected soon according to Farm Weekly's coverage of the escalating outbreak. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said the industry had consistently argued that stronger bait was needed under plague conditions. He explained that "mice need to consume less of the baited grains to ensure a lethal dose, whi

Grain Producers Australia (GPA)is continuing discussions with GrainGrowers following the Federal Agriculture Minister’s response to GPA’s levy proposal, including consideration of the scope, cost and structure of a future national grower consultation process. GPA Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann said discussions had focused on both the practical and legislative issues surrounding any future levy payer voting process. “Once we had the confirmat

With mouse pressure continuing to build across parts of Australia's grainbelt, The Weekly Times reported on the industry's push for access to a higher-strength zinc phosphide bait ahead of critical crop establishment. Grain Producers Australia Research, Development and Extension Spokesperson Andrew Weidemann, who said the 50 g/kg formulation was better suited to plague conditions because "mice need to consume less of the baited grains to ensure a lethal dose, which is particu