Packed GROWING SA event shines a light on ag’s importance
16 August 2017
ABOUT 300 people attended the inaugural GROWING SA conference in Hahndorf last Friday to hear the latest in farm business advice, research and development and policy updates.
Primary Producers SA joins farming’s peak national body
11 August 2017
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has today warmly welcomed South Australia to the peak body with Primary Producers SA (PPSA) joining the NFF membership.
Three directors fill vacancies for GPSA Board
7 August 2017
Grain Producers SA will welcome three board directors to fill three vacant positions and farewell Ceduna producer Peter Polkinghorne, who has retired from the board, at the Annual General Meeting this Friday.
Opportunity to contribute to industry’s future - nominate to be elected to the GPSA Board
30 June 2017
Grain producers who want to contribute to the industry’s future can nominate to become a director on the board of Grain Producers SA next month.
Registrations open for inaugural GROWING SA conference
27 June 2017
Registrations are open for the inaugural GROWING SA conference – the first time Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA have partnered to host their annual industry events.
Dion Woolford joins GPSA Board
4 June 2017
The Board of Grain Producers SA has appointed Eyre Peninsula grain grower Dion Woolford as an independent director.
Inaugural conference to highlight primary production’s value
11 May 2017
Grain Producers SA and Livestock SA are partnering to host a joint industry conference this year, called GROWING SA.
Discussion starts on review of mining laws
26 April 2017
Increasing recognition of the rights of grain producers as landowners is at the centre of GPSA's submission to the review of SA's mining laws.
ESCOSA to review supply chain costs
24 April 2017
GPSA has welcomed the State Government’s decision to instruct the Essential Services Commission of SA to review South Australian bulk grain supply chain costs on behalf of grain producers.
GPSA welcomes new policy expertise for 2017
9 February 2017
Grain Producers SA has appointed a new full-time policy officer Shane Gale to work with the organisation’s staff, board of grower directors and South Australian grain growers.
Meetings for Mining Act Review
17 January 2017
Grain Producers SA is seeking producer feedback on the impacts of mining on their property, community and the industry as a whole through a series of consultation meetings, starting later this month.
New director for Grain Producers SA Board
12 December 2016
The Board of Grain Producers SA has appointed Mid North grain grower Adrian McCabe as a director of the organisation.
‘Know Your Code’ to reduce fire risk this harvest
30 November 2016
Grain Producers SA and the Country Fire Service are encouraging grain growers to do an on-farm check this harvest to ensure they are meeting required actions under the Grain Harvesting Code of Practice.
Independence key to thorough, fair mining review
9 November 2016
Grain Producers SA is calling for independence in the review of South Australia’s mining acts, as well as an extension to the timeframe to enable growers to respond without being in the full swing of harvest.
Feed barley glyphosate permit timely, says GPSA
3 November 2016
Grain Producers SA has welcomed the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority’s decision to issue a permit for use of glyphosate on feed barley.
Forums focus on better road access for grain freight
1 November 2016
Grain Producers SA and the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator are working together to improve road access for the grain transport industry by helping councils to streamline route assessments for freight efficiency.
Affordable farm business management training on offer
6 October 2016
South Australian growers are able to complete a Diploma in Agribusiness Management at a quarter of the cost thanks to funding from the Australian Government and managed by Grain Producers SA.
GPSA supports review of mining act
5 October 2016
Grain Producers SA has cautiously welcomed the State Government’s announcement of a review into the legislation around the mining industry in this state and is eager to learn more about the process.
GPSA launches new magazine to promote grain growing sector
29 September 2016
Grain Producers SA has launched a new initiative to keep industry stakeholders up-to-date on news and information in the South Australian grain growing sector, a magazine titled Grain Producer.
Feedback sought on moving machinery wider than 4m
23 September 2016
Primary Producers SA has today released a survey for producers to provide more information on how they would move machinery wider than 4 metres if it were part of the new night movement permits system.