GrainGrowers National Policy Group met via teleconference on 17 and 18 March to discuss a range of topics including biosecurity, telecommunications, sustainability, the R&D system, trade and competition policy.
Daniel ReidMarch 24, 2021
2021
Khapra beetle is a serious agricultural pest that poses a major threat to the Australian grains industry. While Australia currently holds the status of pest-free for khapra beetle, it is…
Zara BryanJanuary 21, 2021
2020
The Australian grains industry sustainability framework, Behind Australian Grain (or the Framework), encompassing the whole value chain, was developed to strengthen our industry’s sustainability and assist in ensuring we continue…
Shona GawelOctober 7, 2020
GrainGrowers’ National Policy Group (NPG) met via video conference on 16 and 22 September. The NPG endorsed two new policy positions (Liquid Fuel and People and Capability Policies) and discussed the…
Daniel ReidOctober 2, 2020
GrainGrowers has launched Carbon Calculators compared for Australian grain growers, a research report for growers looking to measure greenhouse gas, or carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on-farm. It compares five tools…
Shona GawelSeptember 25, 2020
GrainGrowers’ National Policy Group met via video conference on 28 July 2020 due to COVID restrictions. The use of this technology enabled the group to discuss a range of important…
Daniel ReidAugust 5, 2020
Biosecurity is critical to ecologically sustainable development, and agricultural and environmental performance. Enduring profitability of the grains sector relies on the contribution Australia’s biosecurity system delivers for economic prosperity and…
Daniel ReidJune 15, 2020
Given climate variability, the Australian grains industry seeks to maintain its domestic and global competitiveness while reducing emissions and increasing carbon sequestration. The industry has and will continue to adapt…
Daniel ReidJune 12, 2020
Growers from Western Australia share what they are doing on farm around emissions levels and carbon sequestering.
Daniel ReidJune 11, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Read the joint statement from industry bodies with an update on the China anti-dumping investigation against Australian barley.
Shona GawelNovember 15, 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Australian grain exports to Indonesia are almost exclusively of wheat, accounting for 23 per cent of wheat exports and worth an average of $1.3 billion over the past five years.…
Calendar Comp EditorMay 12, 2017
2016
Almost $45 million has been lost to the Australian grain production sector over the last two years, due to a range of trader insolvencies. Grain producers, through their trade contracts…
Calendar Comp EditorOctober 13, 2016
Agriculture is at the heart of the Australian economy and underpins the social fabric of our nation. Agriculture directly contributes to Australia’s social, economic and environmental sustainability, especially across our…
bradpittJanuary 1, 2016
2014
The varied reasons for the initiation of a governance review of the GRDC do not automatically justify the transition of the Corporation to an Industry Owned Corporation (IOC). Justification must…
Calendar Comp EditorSeptember 12, 2014
2013
GrainGrowers National Wheat Quality and Variety Report 2012/13 has been published in the interests of Australian grain producers and is designed to deliver direct benefits to the Australian grain growing…
Calendar Comp EditorJune 12, 2013
2012
GrainGrowers has endorsed a factual flyer about GM canola and coexistence. The flyer was an initiative of the Grains Research and Development Corporation, along with the Department of Agriculture and…
Calendar Comp EditorApril 12, 2012
2011
Our State of the Industry Report: 2011 reviews conditions in the wheat industry and how it has responded since deregulation of wheat export marketing in 2008. The report also outlines…
Calendar Comp EditorApril 12, 2011
This report is a summary of the findings of a research and study program undertaken by Grain Growers Limited and supported by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.
Calendar Comp EditorApril 10, 2011
2010
This report is a preliminary report to a more detailed study commissioned by Grain Growers Association and funded by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its…
Calendar Comp EditorFebruary 11, 2010
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…
Agriculture is at the heart of the Australian economy and underpins the social fabric of our nation. Agriculture directly contributes to Australia’s social, economic and environmental sustainability, especially across our…
