May 2026 |
Industry News
Grains Australia’s 2026 series of wheat quality seminars for key Asian markets has been well received by customers. The 2026 seminars continue the Australian wheat industry’s long-standing commitment to providing targeted education, technical support and training to help customers understand and use Australian grain effectively. The seminars focused on the quality and functionality of Australian […]
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Grains Australia is advancing an initiative that demonstrated clear potential for South Australian hard wheat to supply premium noodle markets. The first phase of this project was conducted by AEGIC with investment from GRDC and the South Australian Grains Industry Trust (SAGIT). This phase concluded in 2025, and the work is now continuing within Grains […]
Grains Australia is continuing to work closely with flour millers in the key North Asian markets of China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to document their specific wheat quality preferences. The initiative involves using a variety of survey methods and engagement with milling companies to collate objective evidence of customer requirements wheat and quality targets. The insights gathered will empower the industry to make […]
April 2026 |
GRDC’s Research Update events are an important pathway for strengthening our relationships with growers and industry. Throughout February and March 2026, Grains Australia staff were on hand in Adelaide, Perth, Bendigo, Wagga Wagga and Goondiwindi communicating new insights and connecting with growers and industry colleagues on how Grains Australia delivers value to the grains sector. […]
Noodle lovers in Japan know exactly what they want when it comes to udon. The perfect udon noodles should have a mouthfeel known as ‘mochi mochi’ – a unique balance of softness and firmness, combined with good elasticity and a slight stickiness. Appearance is also crucial; udon noodles must have a bright and creamy very […]
Technical insights from Grains Australia have helped customers in China and Vietnam better understand the value of Australian wheat, canola and sorghum for premium food products and animal feed. Grains Australia was a key partner for the 2026 Australian Grains Industry Conferences (AGIC Asia) in Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City, which attracted more than […]
August 2025 |
Classification Update Media Release
Newly classified varieties of wheat are now listed on the 2025-2026 Wheat Variety Master List, which names varieties approved by Grains Australia’s wheat classification process. They include 17 Hard milling varieties (APH, AH, APW), three Australian Noodle (ANW) varieties, one Australian Soft Wheat (ASFT) variety and two Australian Premium Durum varieties. One new feed variety […]
November 2024 |
Media Release
A new project will provide the Australian wheat industry with the latest objective insights into wheat quality preferences for Australia’s most valuable wheat export region – South East Asia. “The goal is to empower the Australian industry to make more informed decisions around wheat breeding, production and classification,” Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) Market […]
August 2024 |
Classification Update Industry News Media Release
Newly classified varieties of wheat are now listed on the 2024-25 Wheat Variety Master List, which names all current varieties approved by Grains Australia’s wheat classification process. They include nine Hard milling varieties, one Australian Noodle variety, one Australian White Wheat variety and one Australian Innovative Wheat variety. One new feed variety has also been […]
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, […]
August 2022 |
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 […]
