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

February 2026

The hidden costs of non-tariff measures revealed: Australia’s grain industry losing billions

A major new report from Grains Australia lays bare the significant economic impact of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on Australian grain exports, revealing billions of dollars in lost revenue for the industry. The analysis provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of how NTMs affect Australian grain exports, and identifies opportunities for targeted reform to strengthen […]

January 2026

Grains Australia selected for $50m initiative to drive market growth

Grains Australia has been formally selected to join Austrade’s new Trade Diversification Network (TDM), part of a $50 million initiative designed to help Australian exporters grow and diversify their markets.  “We are delighted to be chosen by Austrade as a peak industry partner for this critical initiative, which provides a direct channel to shape and accelerate our industry’s market diversification efforts,” Grains Australia Chief Executive Officer Richard Simonaitis said.  As part of the TDM, […]

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 […]