Publications &amp; Resources

Homepage Publications - 2020

GrainGrowers Case Study

Growers from Western Australia share what they are doing on farm around emissions levels and carbon sequestering.

Daniel ReidJune 11, 2020

Australian Farm Institute briefing paper Australian farm supports

A briefing paper released today by the Australian Farm Institute (AFI) and GrainGrowers regarding the effects of global market uncertainty highlights that Australia’s government farm support is among the lowest…

Shona GawelMay 18, 2020

Homepage Publications - 2020

Overview of 2020 Policy Survey results

We recently asked you, our growers, about what policy issues affect your farm businesses. There was a great response and we wanted to share the results and what action GrainGrowers…

Daniel ReidMay 5, 2020

Wheat Quality Australia Identifies Varieties for Removal on The Wheat Variety Master List

Every year, Wheat Quality Australia reviews The Wheat Variety Master List which contains the names of all varieties approved by the classification process by class and zone. The review process…

Daniel ReidApril 29, 2020

National Residue Survey 2018-19 Grains

The National Residue Survey (NRS) is an operational unit within the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and since 1992 has been funded by industries through levies and direct contracts. The…

Daniel ReidApril 22, 2020

IMI tolerant barley update

This is the fourth industry communication on market issues concerning Clearfield barley varieties in relation to imidazolinone (IMI) chemical use. Barley Australia has previously distributed updates in March, May and…

Daniel ReidApril 2, 2020

Grains Australia Ltd Frequently Asked Questions

Daniel ReidApril 1, 2020

Homepage Policy Publications - 2020

NPG Meeting Update- Perth February 26-27 2020

GrainGrowers' National Policy Group (NPG) held its first face-to-face meeting of the year in Perth on 26-27 February. The meeting focussed on the important opportunities and issues facing the Australian…

Daniel ReidMarch 3, 2020

Homepage Publications Publications - 2020

Hiring working holidaymakers – Employer Checklist

This checklist is intended only to be used as an informal guidance tool for agricultural producers seeking to hire backpackers/working holidaymakers who hold either a subclass 417 or subclass 462…

Daniel ReidFebruary 3, 2020

Growing Australian Grains guide

Planning for this year's cropping program? Growing Australian Grain is a guide that provides information for grain growers and advisers about managing risks with inputs, grain handling and safety on-farm.…

Daniel ReidJanuary 24, 2020

2019

Industry update: Uncertainty continues from China countervailing investigation against Australian barley

The Australian barley industry has expressed concern with the announcement by the People’s Republic of China, extending its countervailing investigation into Australian barley exports to China.

Daniel ReidDecember 19, 2019

Homepage Publications - 2019 Submissions - 2019

Gains in Grains: Is Australia producing the most profitable quality of wheat?

GrainGrowers commissioned independent agriculture consultancy firm groIQ to investigate the performance of Australian wheat quality. Is Australia producing the most profitable quality of wheat?

Daniel ReidDecember 18, 2019

Industry update on China anti-dumping investigation against Australian barley

Read the joint statement from industry bodies with an update on the China anti-dumping investigation against Australian barley.

Shona GawelNovember 15, 2019

Publications - 2019 Uncategorized

GrainGrowers’ Drought Policy

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

NPG Meeting Update – Melbourne 7 – 8 October 2019

GrainGrowers’ National Policy Group held its third face-to-face meeting of the year in Melbourne, coinciding with the GrainGrowers AGM and Summit.

Shona GawelOctober 23, 2019

Homepage Publications - 2019

IMI tolerant barley varieties updated October 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

Publications Publications - 2019

Australian agriculture and superannuation – Veronica Terry

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

Publications Publications - 2019

Grains Non Tariff Measures Project Report

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

Poles and wires information sheet

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

Homepage Policy Publications - 2019

APVMA Issues Permit for Late Season Application of Glyphosate on Barley

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

Late-season glyphosate use

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

Class 1 notice webinar presentation slides

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

MPCI 2019 Publications - 2019

New rules for moving ag vehicles & combinations on road

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

GrainGrowers 2019 Multi-Peril Crop Insurance report

As one of the many tools farmers can use to manage risk, Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and other income protection insurance products have a place in grower considerations, along with…

Shona GawelApril 23, 2019

Varieties identified for removal on the Wheat Variety Master List

Wheat Quality Australia has identified 18 varieties for removal from the Wheat Variety Master List in 2019. This process will impact the varieties classification, and will mean that these varieties…

Daniel ReidApril 18, 2019

Moving Ag equipment on roads without a permit

Being able to move farm machinery on roads, without a permit, is a step closer. After two years of negotiation, the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has now developed a…

Shona GawelMarch 20, 2019

2018

The National Residue Survey 2017-18

The National Residue Survey is an essential part of Australia’s pesticide and veterinary medicine residue management framework providing verification of good agricultural practice in support of chemical control-of-use legislation and guidelines..

Shona GawelDecember 7, 2018

Joint Industry Statement – China Barley Anti-Dumping Investigation

China has initiated an anti-dumping investigation regarding Australian barley in the Chinese market. GrainGrowers, in conjunction with other grains representative bodies, provides the following information for the benefit of growers…

Shona GawelNovember 23, 2018

GrainGrowers welcomes the passing of the TPP-11 law

GrainGrowers has welcomed news that enabling legislation for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) was passed by the Senate on Wednesday 17 October. GrainGrowers Trade and Economics…

Shona GawelOctober 23, 2018

2018 Northern Region National Policy Group Nominations – Now open!

To apply, please download and complete the application form, and return by email to enquiry@graingrowers.com.au by 11 November 2018.

Shona GawelOctober 18, 2018

MP letter on the importance of glyphosate

Download a copy below of our standard letter you can use to send to your MP and a list of all MPs and their contact information.

Shona GawelOctober 3, 2018

Publications - 2018 Uncategorized

Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI)

Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) is one of the options available for grain farmers to manage production and financial risks with their business. Read the case study below, where Ian Gourley…

Shona GawelSeptember 13, 2018

Drought Information Kit

GrainGrowers has put together a drought information kit for farmers, to find out more information on what funding and assistance is available, download a copy of the guide below.Lifeline has…

Shona GawelSeptember 10, 2018

Wheat quality research

GrainGrowers has commissioned a research project titled Quality of Australian wheat: Is Australia producing the most profitable quality of wheat? Our aim is to assess whether Australia produces the most…

Calendar Comp EditorAugust 1, 2018

MPCI 2018 Publications Publications - 2018

Regional telecommunications review

A review into telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote has just commenced and you can have your say. All the details are at http://www.rtirc.gov.au/consultation.html Submissions close 5 August 2018.…

Calendar Comp EditorJune 12, 2018

Managing risk using multi-peril crop insurance in 2018

MPCI protects farm revenue by enabling farmers to insure crop production or revenue. GrainGrowers 2018 report highlights the range of MPCI products available for grain farmers.

Calendar Comp EditorMay 31, 2018

Publications Publications - 2018

Comprehensive report seeks to prioritise grains NTMS for government

Market access is critical for the Australian grains industry. However distortionary non-tariff measures (NTMs) are increasing worldwide and have become the priority trade policy issue for the grains industry. This…

Calendar Comp EditorMay 3, 2018

Understanding the European biofuel market for Australian canola

Europe is Australia’s most valuable export market for canola, valued at about A$1 billion and responsible for up to 85 per cent of annual Australian canola exports. The grain and…

Calendar Comp EditorApril 18, 2018

Publications - 2018 Transport

Opportunities for the Australian grains industry in Asia continue to grow

GrainGrowers Trade and Economics Manager, Luke Mathews, this week returned from a visit to Thailand and China to represent the Australian grains industry at the Australian Grains Industry Conference (AGIC)…

Calendar Comp EditorApril 12, 2018

National Heavy Vehicle Regulator – Chain of Responsibility and Farmers Presentation

This presentation from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator outlines Chain of Responsibility (CoR) laws and what they mean for farmers.

Calendar Comp EditorFebruary 19, 2018

Market outlook: pulses and India

This report contains the latest insights from recent industry visits to India, with implications for Australian prices and planting in 2018.

Calendar Comp EditorFebruary 6, 2018

2017

Grain Contaminants: Receival Standards, Grower Rights and Responsibilities

In light of recent statements by some bulk handlers, GrainGrowers is publishing this member update “Grain Contaminants: Receival Standards, Grower Rights & Responsibilities”.

Calendar Comp EditorNovember 15, 2017

Crushing the Numbers – Australia’s Vegetable Oil Industry

The Australian vegetable oil industry touches most Australians every day, either via the soaps we wash with, the margarines we spread, or the oils in which we cook our Chicko…

Calendar Comp EditorSeptember 22, 2017

Indian Grain Market Opportunities for Australia

India is one of the world’s most dominant grain producers and consumers. And India will likely also become a significant import market for global grains and oilseeds in the future,…

Calendar Comp EditorAugust 13, 2017

Managing Risk using Multi-Peril Crop Insurance 2017

Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) protects against crop yield and farm revenue losses by enabling farmers to insure a percentage of crop production or revenue. This document provides a review of…

Calendar Comp EditorAugust 12, 2017