August 2023 |
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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, […]
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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, […]
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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 |
Australian canola growers and farm advisors are notified that the European Union (EU) hasannounced it intends to reduce the maximum residue limit (MRL) for haloxyfop. To meet this changing MRL, this means 2023/24 canola treated with haloxyfop should not bedelivered or received into the Australian grain handling system for canola segregations(grades) destined for export. This […]
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 […]
March 2023 |
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 […]
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 […]
August 2020 |
Five board directors with a combination of industry experience, knowledge and expertise have been appointed as the inaugural board to oversee the development of the new industry good company, Grains Australia Ltd. Read Full Article
March 2020 |
The Australian grains industry has agreed on a way forward to deliver ‘industry good’ services and functions on behalf of the entire grains supply chain. Read Full Article
