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ICYMI: Thanks to the advocacy of GPSA and @GrainGrowersLtd, the State Government has postponed the introduction of new Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) regulations for grain dust, methyl bromide and flour dust for at least 18 months following consultation with GPSA, @BungeAus and other industry stakeholders. The delays, along with the same delay to phosphine changes, will allow the industry to build evidence, develop practical guidance and establish how any revised limits can be implemented effectively. Read more on @Grain_Central below: graincentral.com/news/sa-del…
We’ve done an incredible amount of work behind the scenes with the State Government and Ministers, Safework SA, @GrainGrowersLtd , @BungeAus and other industry stakeholders to advocate for deferral of changes to Methylbromide, grain and flour (wheat dust). The key was explaining the unworkable practical elements which would have caused chaos at harvest. Thanks to our work advocacy, phosphine, methylbromide and grain and flour dust changes coming into effect on 1 Dec 2026 will have a minimum 18 month deferral as we gather data and on-farm/supply chain evidence.
With ElectraNet announcing its preferred corridor for the Northern Transmission Project (NTx), GPSA continues to to call for answers to fundamental questions about adequate compensation, the protection of productive cropping land and the impacts on farming businesses. Read more in the @stockjournal below:
stockjournal.com.au/story/93…
ICYMI: GPSA has launched its "Inside the Grain" podcast.
Listen to our first episode now where we cover everything from fuel and fertiliser to the latest GPSA projects, plus a chat with leading weed expert Professor Chris Preston about the new paraquat and diquat regulations.
Listen or watch here: bit.ly/InsideTheGrainEp1
Do you know a grain producer, researcher or industry leader who's doing great things? Now's the time to recognise them by nominating them for a 2026 SA Grain Industry Award!
There are six award categories, each with a $1,000 prize, and winners will be announced at the Gala Dinner at Adelaide Oval on 2 February 2027.
Nominations close 30 October. It only takes about 10 minutes. sagrainindustryawards.com.au
Thanks to our sponsors: @EldersLimited @SA_PIRSA @theGRDC @BungeAus @GrainGrowersLtd @CropLifeOZ @alvanblanchau @CBAnewsroom and @MellorOlsson.
#SAGrainIndustryAwards #grainproducerssa
HARVEST 100: Less than a week to go to get your top tunes in for our Harvest 100 campaign for 2026. Harvest is gearing up across the state, so don't miss out on contributing to the ultimate harvesting playlist: harvest100.com.au/
MEDIA RELEASE: Grain Producers SA continues to call for answers to fundamental questions about the protection of productive cropping land, impacts on farming businesses and compensation following yesterday’s announcement by ElectraNet on its preferred corridor for the Northern Transmission Project (NTx). Read our Media Release in full below:
Today is International Day of Rural Women
To every woman growing, researching, advising and leading across South Australia’s grain industry: thank you. Our regions, businesses and communities are stronger because of you.
We’re especially proud to recognise the outstanding women on the GPSA Board: Chelly Litster, Julie Bird, Tanja Morgan and Deanna Paech. Thank you for the time, expertise and leadership you give to SA growers.
#RuralWomensDay #WomenInAg #SAGrain #GrainProducersSA
FRIENDS OF PARLIAMENT: Earlier this week GPSA co-hosted a Parliamentary Friends of Grain event with co-chairs the Hon. @NicolaCentofan1 MLC and Eddie Hughes MP in the Courtyard of Parliament House. Grain producers and industry stakeholders joined Parliamentarians from across parties to discuss the issues and opportunities in the sector and the upcoming expected bumper harvest. Thanks also to @GrainGrowersLtd Rhys Turton for being our guest speaker and giving a comprehensive update on national issues.
👀 WATCH NOW: The full episode of GPSA’s new podcast ‘Inside the Grain’ can be viewed on YouTube! Hear from world renowned grain weed expert Prof Chris Preston on why every alternative to paraquat is less effective and more expensive. And so much more! 🌾 🚜
youtube.com/watch?v=NIoT200D…
🎙️ NEW PODCAST ALERT! Introducing Inside the Grain! 🌾
Want the inside word on the issues shaping SA's grains industry?
GPSA has launched Inside the Grain, our new podcast bringing you behind the scenes on the issues we're tackling and what they mean for your farming business.
In our first episode, we cover everything from fuel and fertiliser to the latest GPSA projects, plus a chat with leading weed expert Professor Chris Preston about the new paraquat and diquat regulations.
Episode 1 is OUT NOW on Spotify and YouTube!
Listen or watch here: bit.ly/InsideTheGrainEp1
This morning GPSA CEO @BPerry0410 joined the Premier, Emergency Services Minister, CFS Chief Officer and the BOM for the State Government's announcement of additional firefighting resources ahead of what's expected to be a record harvest, saying "we welcome the State Government’s investment in additional firefighting resources as an important precaution. Having aircraft positioned closer to our grain-growing regions strengthens the capacity to respond quickly and helps protect people, communities and crops." Read the Media Release below:
MEDIA RELEASE: Nominations are now open for the 2026 South Australian Grain Industry Awards, with GPSA calling on growers and the wider industry to recognise the people making an outstanding contribution to the sector. Returning for their third year, the Awards will culminate in a gala dinner at Adelaide Oval on Tuesday 2 February 2027, with more than 500 guests expected to attend. Read our Media Release below or nominate someone in the industry who deserves recognition: sagrainindustryawards.com.au
Thanks to our sponsors: @EldersLimited @SA_PIRSA @theGRDC @BungeAus @GrainGrowersLtd @CropLifeOZ @alvanblanchau @CommBank and @MellorOlsson.
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GrainGrowers members vote in favour of constitutional change 🌾
GrainGrowers members have voted in favour of historic constitutional changes which will strengthen the organisation's ability to advocate on behalf of grain growers nationally.
The constitutional amendment, which passed at today’s Annual General Meeting, creates a pathway for State Farming Organisations (SFO) to apply for membership of GrainGrowers.
This will enable the SFOs to contribute to policy development through GrainGrowers’ National Policy Group, while maintaining GrainGrowers' grower-led and grower-governed structure.
Read more about today’s vote: ggl.pub/473Z2uM
BREAKING: Thanks to GPSA's efforts, the State Government has made the decision to delay the new phosphine regulations implementation timeframe by 18 months. GPSA CEO @BPerry0410 welcomed the delay saying: "This is an important outcome for South Australian grain producers. The extension protects the coming two harvests and creates the opportunity to work through the practicalities of these changes, while maintaining our focus on worker safety." Read the Media Release below:
HARVEST 100: An imminent record South Australian grain harvest deserves a soundtrack to match, and GPSA is once again calling on growers and the wider community to help build it! Song nominations are now open for the popular 2026 Harvest 100, inviting grain producers, families, harvest workers and music lovers to put forward the tracks they want playing as headers roll across the state. Add your songs at: harvest100.com.au
GRAINGROWERS AGM: GPSA members who also hold a GrainGrowers membership are encouraged to vote as part of @GrainGrowersLtd's Annual General Meeting (AGM) tomorrow (7 Oct). As part of the AGM, members will be asked to vote on proposed changes to the GrainGrowers Constitution which would allow State Farming Organisations (such as GPSA) to apply for membership of GrainGrowers. Find out more: graingrowers.com.au/about-us…
Daylight savings starts tomorrow. Don't forget to put your clocks forward an hour! #grainproducerssa
GPSA was recently at the @MacKillopGroup Grain and Graze Field Day, chatting to local growers and looking at how projects are progressing in legume rotation, improving crop establishment, and barley in mixed farming systems.
Locusts have begun emerging and growers are reporting seeing them in their crops. GPSA and PIRSA encourages growers to continue to report especially as the eggs hatch, and hoppers emerge.
Take GPSA’s survey of locust activity in your area: bit.ly/LocustReport
For details of the PIRSA chemical rebate scheme: bit.ly/PIRSA-Chem-Rebate
