Australia has been appointed Chair of the International Grains Council (IGC) for 2025–26, reinforcing our global leadership in promoting open, transparent and rules-based grain trade. The role will be held by DAFF’s Agriculture Counsellor in London, Dr Amy Little, with priorities including trade facilitation, food security and sustainability.
Grain Trade Australia is a long-standing and active member of the International Grain Trade Coalition (IGTC), which works closely with the IGC to reduce trade barriers and support global market access. GTA CEO Pat O’Shannassy currently serves as IGTC President.
“IGTC supports the need for open and predictable trade. We look forward to working with IGC and Dr Amy Little to progress shared priorities and objectives in relation to rules-based and open trade, food security and trade facilitative solutions to trade barriers.” – Pat O’Shannassy, GTA CEO and IGTC President.
The announcement follows London Grains Week, where international leaders and organisations, including the WTO, came together to progress shared goals. Key themes included rules-based trade, evidence-based standards, digitalisation and regulatory alignment—priorities that continue to shape GTA’s engagement globally.
