GTA Engages on National and International Issues in Canberra
GTA CEO Pat O’Shannassy has been actively representing the grain industry in Canberra, attending a series of industry and government engagements over recent weeks. This included contributing to discussions on grains biosecurity at the Plant Health Australia Grains Biosecurity Advisory Committee Meeting. Pat also participated in the Australia China Business Council’s China […]
Showcasing Australia’s Grain Quality Assurance to Pakistan Delegation
GTA CEO Pat O’Shannassy recently had the opportunity to present to a high-level delegation from Pakistan on the quality assurance systems that underpin Australia’s grain supply chain. Pat outlined the critical role of GTA’s self-regulatory framework in supporting Australia’s reputation as a reliable supplier of quality grain. The presentation covered key elements, including: […]
Australia to Chair International Grains Council
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 […]
Industry Raises Concerns on Proposed Phosphine Exposure Limits
GTA, alongside the National Working Party on Grain Protection (NWPGP), Grain Growers Limited (GGL), and Grain Producers Australia (GPA), has written to SafeWork Australia (SWA) to formally raise concerns about the proposed changes to Workplace Exposure Limits (WEL) for phosphine, due to take effect from 1 December 2026. February’s Grain Matters reported on […]
News in Brief
FSANZ Approves New GM Food Definitions Further to GTA’s article on GTA’s Commitment to Responsible Innovation in the June edition of Grain Matters, Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has approved updated definitions for genetically modified (GM) food in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The updates follow FSANZ’s extensive review […]
Support Breeding Innovation by Complying with EPR Requirements
Australia’s wheat breeders plant thousands of trial plots each season, stretching the equivalent of Melbourne to Perth—driven by the goal of delivering better-performing, more profitable varieties for growers and grain marketers. These efforts are funded by End Point Royalties (EPRs), paid by farmers who grow the varieties. EPRs reward successful breeding and provide […]
