Drought is one of the most significant risks faced by regional communities and is a regular feature of the Australian agricultural landscape. There is a need for an enduring, coordinated…
Daniel ReidNovember 7, 2019
Update for growers and industry on market issues concerning IMI tolerant barley varieties in relation to imidazolinone (IMI) chemical use. Further information has recently become available on the developments taking…
Shona GawelOctober 14, 2019
Tasmanian grain farmer Veronica Terry graduated from GrainGrowers' Australian Grain Leadership Program in 2018. With a background as a financial planner, Veronica's major project delved into Australian agriculture and superannuation.
Daniel ReidSeptember 20, 2019
Non tariff measures (NTMs) are increasing and today are the priority trade policy issue for the grains industry. The market access challenge is ongoing and requires Government and industry to…
Shona GawelSeptember 18, 2019
When driving around your paddocks, be aware of what is in the air. Here is a list of who to contact for any hazards, faults or maintenance.
Daniel ReidAugust 27, 2019
The APVMA has issued a minor use permit allowing the late season application of glyphosate on feed barley which will expire 30 April 2020. Important technical info: The permit is…
Shona GawelAugust 23, 2019
Growers are advised that the late-season use of glyphosate on barley, under emergency use permit (PER82594), is no longer allowed due to the permit’s expiry on 31 July 2019. Grain…
Daniel ReidAugust 15, 2019
GrainGrowers recently hosted a Class 1 notice webinar with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator. They have made the presentation slides available. Please note the slides are no substitute for the…
Shona GawelMay 23, 2019
A new National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Noticeis now in place across large parts of regional Australia, removing the need to apply for permits to move many agricultural combinations…
Shona GawelApril 30, 2019
