A good grain growing season has Victorian grain farmers on track for a fantastic harvest but there is still the risk of adversity between now and then in the form of a new unwelcome pest or disease.
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Have your say on why industry training matters for ag
New South Wales grain and cotton growers are being encouraged to have their say in a state-wide survey to gather critical information about the impact of the AgSkilled initiative in meeting the training needs of their respective industries.
NSW Government funding announced for research into farm insurance
GrainGrowers welcomes July 18 2019’s announcement by NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro about funding to explore options around a national insurance program for farmers. With the ongoing drought and a low winter crop forecast, farmers need access to appropriate risk management options to help protect farm income.
Panel road trip has Geraldton port zone in sights
The Geraldton port zone will be the focus of an annual fact-finding tour by key Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) personnel later in July 2019.
AGT appoints lupin breeder to Western Australia-based breeding program
Australian Grain Technologies (AGT) has appointed a dedicated lupin breeder to its Western Australia-based program in Northam.
GrainGrowers multi-peril crop insurance report shows lack of products available for farmers in 2019
The release of the 2019 GrainGrowers Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) report has found the Australian MPCI and drought insurance market is in disarray with providers exiting the market. GrainGrowers is calling on political parties to address the market failure that exists in this insurance market.
Grain payments must be quicker
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) Grains Group is calling on grain traders to transition to shorter payment terms as farmers recover from March 2019’s grain trader collapse.
Disruption drives grains innovation
Australian grain growers are set to reap benefits of a $50 million venture capital fund to draw the best and brightest tech start-ups from across the globe to focus on innovative solutions for grain growers’ hardest to solve problems.