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

March 2025

MOU strengthens grains research collaboration

A newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) supports positive collaboration between the Australian and Chinese grains industries, fostering new areas of research that benefit both countries. Representatives from Grains Australia, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) and the Academy of National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration (Academy of NAFRA) signed the MoU this week […]

March 2025

Classification: Malting barley evaluation update

The Grains Australia Malting and Brewing Industry Barley Technical Committee (MBIBTC) convened recently to evaluate new entries and undertake ongoing assessments within the current Malting Barley Classification Program. A media release on the accredited varieties can be accessed here. The following information provides an update on other varieties currently undergoing assessment within the program. Summary […]

March 2025

Cyclops and Neo CL accredited as malting barley

Grains Australia announces the results of malting barley classification program Grains Australia is pleased to announce that two barley varieties, Cyclops and Neo CL, have been successfully accredited as malting barley. Cyclops Cyclops was submitted by Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) and was accredited as Malting Barley following evaluation by the Malting and Brewing Industry Barley […]