Grain Producers Australia

The future of the grains industry lies with creating opportunities for people to learn and be mentored by grains industry leaders and professionals.  GPA and Nufarm partner to create the Paddock to Parliament Grains Advocacy Scholarships.    One of the scholarship recipients Dr Jessica Hyles, who is a CSIRO scientist and grain producer, along with her partner, Jonathan, in the NSW Southern Tablelands, shares her experiences with GPA.    Read more - https://lnkd.in/gwMXMx5d  AgForce Queensland The Western Australian Farmers Federation NSW Farmers Grain Producers SA Victorian Farmers Federation TasFarmers

Interested in becoming a GPA member?    Your contribution will help strengthen the voice of Australian grain producers and bolster our advocacy, to boost profitability and sustainability.     There’s more information about the benefits of membership on the GPA website at https://lnkd.in/gBG28C8f    AgForce Queensland The Western Australian Farmers Federation NSW Farmers Victorian Farmers Federation Grain Producers SA TasFarmers

GPA has an important role in aiding the coordination, management and delivery of industry minor use permits that help grain producers more effectively control various pests, weeds and diseases.  GPA holds a number of permits under the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority minor and emergency use program to ensure growers have timely access to the tools they need.  You can see which permits we currently hold or suggest an option on the GPA website at https://lnkd.in/dNkrh-Rf    AgForce Queensland The Western Australian Farmers Federation NSW Farmers Victorian Farmers Federation Grain Producers SA TasFarmers

Leading the way on the grains industry response to issues relating to pesticide access, use, stewardship and impacts on trade and market access, plus emerging digital and automation technologies is GPA’s Pesticides and Technology committee.    Made up of nominated grain production experts from State Farming Organisation members and supported by GPA technical consultants, the committee currently coordinates the grains industry response to:     Government reviews of agricultural pesticide and veterinary medicine (AgVet) policy  Pesticide access and investment in Australia  Pesticide reviews  Pesticide stewardship including spray drift management  Trade Advice Notices (TANs)  Pesticide Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) and impact on international trade  Crop biotechnology   Agricultural digital data policy  Agricultural autonomy and robotics    Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMBmTABm    AgForce Queensland The Western Australian Farmers Federation NSW Farmers Grain Producers SA Victorian Farmers Federation TasFarmers

GPA maintains its role representing growers as a vital part of the supply chain through membership of Grain Trade Australia. We sit alongside members of the commercial grain industry including trading and marketing, storage and feed and food processors.    We are directly involved in following technical committees:  Transport, Storage & Ports  Commerce  Trading Standards  Plant Breeding Innovation    We also hold a position on the National Working Party on Grain Protection (NWPGP), which is concerned with providing management and leadership to industry in areas of post-harvest grain storage and hygiene, chemical use, outturn tolerances, international and domestic market requirements and chemical regulations.    Representing grain growers in this space ensures GTA products, services and advocacy are developed with the perspective of growers in mind.    Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gs8Fw_eX 

GPS technologies, wireless and Bluetooth have become everyday necessities. The introduction of autonomous farm machinery and artificial intelligence will increase the requirement for real-time connectivity.    Grain Producers Australia is helping support growers navigate the new threats this connectivity can bring with some recommendations for minimising the chance of harm to businesses.    Access cybersecurity resources - https://lnkd.in/gSqYk2ci     AgForce Queensland The Western Australian Farmers Federation NSW Farmers Grain Producers SA Victorian Farmers Federation TasFarmers

Our engagement with the National Residue Survey via the Australian Government’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is important for growers, grain traders and our market access.    The NRS supports Australia’s primary producers and agricultural industries by confirming Australia’s status as a producer of clean food and facilitating access to domestic and export markets.    This involves testing of plant products for pesticide residue, or other contaminants, to:    The NRS is funded by grower levy contributions and demonstrates our industry’s commitment to quality products and compliance with food safety and importing country requirements.    Find out more about the NRS and the most recent Grains Report - https://lnkd.in/dMBmTABm 

GPA represents grain producers and the industry’s biosecurity interests as both members of Plant Health Australia and as a signatory to the Emergency Plant Pest Response Deed (EPPRD)    Find out more about this function - https://lnkd.in/gPHKmddd      This means we have responsibility to:  - Biosecurity planning and implementation at both on-farm and national levels  - Liaising with state and federal governments on trade issues  - Funding and supporting biosecurity initiatives  - Participating in national committees and response efforts in an emergency through the National Management Group and committees.    A large part of how we support growers in this area comes via the award-winning Grains Farm Biosecurity Program with Plant Health Australia

GPA is advocating for a clear pathway to adoption for autonomous farm machinery as part of the Australian Government’s National Robotics Strategy. This new technology will deliver efficiency gains for grain producers, along with broader industry and community benefits.    GPA is continuing to promote the Code of Practice proactively that we’ve developed in partnership with the SPAA Society of Precision Agriculture Australia and Tractor and Machinery Association of Australia, and across industry. More details on the GPA website at https://lnkd.in/dhpUZa3V     

GPA is a not-for-profit, member-based organisation that represents Australia’s grain producers, including with specific roles and responsibilities, under federal legislation.   Our strong grassroots membership, industry networks and community connections are well established – along with our reputation for getting things done for growers.   Partnering with GPA provides a unique opportunity to work with an organisation that shares similar values and goals: to help strengthen the productivity and sustainability of Australian grain producers and our industry.   Enquire today about ways your grain business or organisation can work in partnership with growers through GPA at https://lnkd.in/gMCb6pbc