Grains Australia brings together critical functions for the grains industry to enhance competitiveness and profitability

We service the connection between what the market wants and what the industry can provide.

Grains Australia is responsible for vital industry services and functions

Trade & Market Access

Maintaining and improving access to diverse markets for Australian grain, to grow the pool of end-users.

Classification

Establishing and maintaining grain variety classification systems that meet the needs of end-users and reflect the latest in agronomic improvements and breeding opportunities.

Market Insights

Ensuring that the Australian grains industry has the intelligence it needs to make informed decisions.

Market Education

Ensuring that customers of Australian grain have the technical support and training they need to make profitable use of our grains.

Classification

Grains Australia develops and maintains accountable, transparent and sustainable varietal classification systems for grain commodities that build value through alignment with market demands and opportunities.

Latest Industry News

November 2025

New initiative to probe canola meal export opportunities

Identifying and defining new export opportunities for Australian canola meal in key Asian livestock sectors and the New Zealand dairy industry is the aim of a new project which will be led by Grains Australia.  Grains Australia Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Simonaitis said the ultimate aim of the initiative was maximising value for growers […]

November 2025

Grains Australia seeks applicants for Oat and Pulse Councils

Grains Australia is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for two positions on its Oat Council and one position on its Pulse Council. These roles are to fill recent vacancies and offer a valuable opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of the Australian oat and pulse industries. The Oat Council positions are for a bulk […]

October 2025

Pulse industry update: India tariff on yellow peas

On October 29 India’s Ministry of Finance announced that a 30 per cent import tariff would be applied to yellow peas, with effect from November 1 2025. The tariff will have two components: a standard 10 per cent, plus 20 per cent Agriculture Infrastructure Development Cess. Grains Australia Pulse Council Chair Peter Wilson said that […]