Below is a summary of some of the topics discussed during the Grains Market Access Council's latest meetings
September 2026
- Grains Australia is continuing to work alongside industry bodies and the Australian Government to support the gaining, maintaining and improvement of market access for Australian grain, pulses and oilseeds, including canola into China and the European Union as well as engagement with India on market access improvements.
- The Grains Market Access Council noted the importance of the entire grains value chain working to comply with maximum residue limit requirements in key markets, including continued awareness efforts on responsible chemical use ahead of harvest.
- A new market mapping tool is helping Grains Australia and industry identify where the greatest opportunities lie across international markets, combining data analysis with in-market intelligence.
- The Council farewelled Gerard McMullen after more than 40 years of service to the Australian grains industry, thanking him for his significant contribution to biosecurity, market access and chemical regulatory affairs.
- Grains Australia is working to create a whole-of-industry approach toward strengthening industry-to-industry relationships in China and India to support mutually beneficial trade outcomes.
- Growing institutional demand for Australian pulses (aged care, hospitals, and similar large-scale buyers) is emerging as a promising new growth channel alongside traditional export markets.
- Grains Australia is developing a market mapping-informed feed grain strategy, tracking opportunities for Australian barley and sorghum in China’s compound feed sector.