October 2023 |
Media Release
Experienced Western Australian agribusiness senior executive and director Andrew Young has been appointed Chair of Grains Australia. Mr Young replaces inaugural Chair and respected industry leader Terry Enright who stepped down from the Board following Grains Australia’s annual general meeting this week, having served as Chair since Grains Australia’s inception in 2020. Grains Australia, an […]
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Pulse Australia and Grains Australia are pleased to announce they have completed a merger of core Pulse Australia operations into Grains Australia. The merger is effected by the transfer of Pulse Australia functions to Grains Australia, which will take responsibility for pulse technical functions associated with trade and market access, pulse varietal classification and market […]
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September 2023 |
Four key new team members have joined Grains Australia, significantly boosting its capacity to deliver value to the Australian grains industry. Grains Australia, an initiative of the Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC), is responsible for vital industry services and functions that improve the industry’s competitiveness and profitability. Richard Simonaitis, Chief Executive Officer of Grains […]
August 2023 |
Industry News Media Release
Eleven new varieties of wheat have been classified and are now listed on the 2023-24 Wheat Variety Master List, including nine Hard milling varieties, one Australian Soft variety and one Australian Durum variety. Three new feed varieties have also been introduced onto the Master List. General Manager, Classification at Grains Australia, Dr Megan Sheehy said, […]
July 2023 |
Australian Oilseeds Federation Ltd (AOF) and Grains Australia Limited (Grains Australia) are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise a positive and cooperative working relationship. The new MOU will deliver outcomes to benefit the Australian oilseeds industry and the broader grains industry, by ensuring a high level of collaboration, […]
Industry News
The new Indonesia – Australia Grains Value Chain Leadership Program is bringing 25 future leaders of the Indonesian grains industry to Australia to expand their business networks and develop their understanding and knowledge of the grains value chains in Indonesia and Australia. Indonesian grains industry future leaders from across retail, food service, nutrition, technology, processing and […]
Grains Australia is pleased to announce that $574,000 of Agricultural Trade and Market Access Cooperation (ATMAC) Program funding has been awarded to new projects that will provide further opportunities to diversify the production and export of Australian grain. The funding will be used to execute four projects being coordinated by Grains Australia on behalf of […]
April 2023 |
Grains Australia is pleased to share the following news from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). Two of Australia’s key grains industry entities Grains Australia and the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) are joining forces to deliver more efficient and effective ‘industry good services’ for Australian grain growers. Terry Enright, Chair of Grains […]
The Grains Australia Oat Council is pleased to announce that two new high-yielding oat varieties – 13008-18 from InterGrain and Koala from Seednet – have been accepted into the first stage of the new Australian Oat Classification Program. This announcement follows the inaugural in-person meeting of the Grains Australia Oat Council in Perth on 3 […]
March 2023 |
Grains Australia Announces the Results of Malting Barley Evaluation Trials Grains Australia is pleased to announce the successful malt accreditation of the barley variety, Buff. Buff was submitted by InterGrain and was accredited as Malting Barley following the evaluation trials conducted in association with the Malting and Brewing Industry Barley Technical Committee (MBIBTC) assessment, under […]
The Grains Australia Barley Council has met to consider the recommendations from the Malting and Brewing Industry Barley Technical Committee (MBIBTC) for the various varieties currently under evaluation. Grains Australia took responsibility for all the technical functions associated with barley varietal classification, trade and market access, and information and education on behalf of the Australian […]
February 2023 |
Grains Australia Limited’s Chair Terry Enright has been awarded the Grains Research and Development Corporation’s (GRDC) prestigious Seed of Gold Award for outstanding, contribution, dedication and commitment to the Australian grains industry. Read Full Article
January 2023 |
Grains Australia is pleased to share the following news from the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC). GRDC has committed more than $17.5 million over four years to Grains Australia to bolster the competitiveness and profitability of the nation’s grain sector across the value chain in domestic and international markets. Please read the full announcement […]
November 2022 |
Grains Australia Limited announces a new program in partnership with IA-CEPA ECP Katalis (Katalis) and the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) that will support knowledge exchange between Australia and Indonesia. Richard Simonaitis, CEO of Grains Australia, said that as one of Australia’s largest wheat markets, valued at over $AU1.3 Billion in 2021 [UN Comtrade], […]
Key points Read the label Observe the Withholding Period (WHP) for harvest Check with your agronomist and grain buyer if unsure. Challenging seasonal conditions in many grain-producing regions mean we want to remind growers about the need for responsible chemical use, prior to harvest. Upholding these standards helps Australia maintain access to important grain export […]
October 2022 |
Grains Australia Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of eight industry representatives to its newly established Oat Council. Council members include growers, breeders, grain traders, quality and technical experts, and processors and handlers from across Australia. Three of the appointed Grains Australia Oat Council members are also currently on the Grain Industry Association of […]
Publications
With its Annual General Meeting (AGM) taking place on Wednesday 19 October 2022, Grains Australia is pleased to release its Year in Review 2022, summarising the significant progress made by the organisation over the last year. The Year in Review outlines Grains Australia’s major achievements in 2022, including the development of the organisation’s Strategic Plan […]
September 2022 |
Grains Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Victorian grain grower Simon Tickner to the Barley Council. Simon joins 11 other industry representatives on the Council who are responsible for providing advice to the Board on behalf of the Australian barley industry. Simon joins the Barley Council as a grower representative from Victoria and […]
August 2022 |
The Board of Grains Australia Limited is pleased to announce that Richard Simonaitis has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Grains Australia. Richard brings significant industry experience to the organisation having worked in senior management roles in the grain industry and in export-focused commodity industries, most recently leading the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre […]
Seven new varieties of wheat have been classified as part of the 2022/23 Wheat Variety Master List, including six Premium Hard milling varieties and one Durum variety. In addition, two new feed varieties have been introduced. General Manager, Classification at Grains Australia, Dr Megan Sheehy said the release of the 2023/23 Wheat Variety Master List […]
July 2022 |
Grains Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of 12 industry representatives to the newly established Grains Australia Wheat Council. Council members include wheat growers from Eastern and Western Australia, grain traders, processors and handlers, quality and technical experts, wheat breeders, and consumers. The new Grains Australia Wheat Council members include: Alastair Falconer, Falconer Grain […]
May 2022 |
The Boards of Barley Australia and Grains Australia are pleased to announce they have completed a merger of Barley Australia into Grains Australia. Under the merger Grains Australia takes responsibility for all technical functions associated with barley varietal classification, trade and market access and information and education on behalf of the Australian barley industry. Barley […]
February 2022 |
The Board of Grains Australia Limited (GAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of international trade facilitation specialist Dr John Ackerman to the newly established role of General Manager Trade and Market Access. GA Chair Terry Enright said the GM Trade and Market Access role is a key executive position within GA and will be […]
The Board of Grains Australia Limited (GAL) is pleased to announce the appointment of well-known industry leader Megan Sheehy to the newly established role of General Manager Classification. GA Chair Terry Enright said the GM Classification role was a key executive position within GAL and will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of Australia’s […]
