The decision by the GRDC to strengthen industry good services, integrating Grains Australia Limited and the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre into a single entity, is a positive move for the Australian Grains industry.
GrainGrowers Chair Rhys Turton said the industry-led model and integration of the two bodies would help drive effective collaboration and coordination and deliver industry outcomes.
Mr Turton said GrainGrowers would continue to work cooperatively to ensure the core functions undertaken by the updated structure deliver the best possible results in the most efficient manner possible.
"Bringing the bodies together simply makes good sense, and I am pleased that the GRDC has announced a $12m annual commitment over the next decade to help build the strong foundation that is required for the industry's good structure to succeed.”
“I would also like to recognise and thank the board and staff of AEGIC for the immense amount of work they have delivered and will continue to do. Also, the WA Government should be recognised for their support of AEGIC over the years.”
Mr Turton said Grains Australia was already achieving results and it was exciting to consider what the future holds.
"In a world where more than ever we need to understand the needs of our customers and differentiate what Australian grain can offer, having an organisation that can work on behalf of growers and drive industry services is crucial to our long-term development and success."
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