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3 October 2008

  • Three day conference paves the way forward for Grains Council
    Having representation from Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania around the table was fundamental to the success of the conference said Grains Council Chairman Murray Jones. Full Article

19 September 2008

  • WA Grains Group join Grains Council of Australia
    Grains Council of Australia (GCA) Chairman Murray Jones has welcomed WA Grains Group (WAGG) around the national policy making table at GCA. Full Article

2 September 2008

  • Acceptance of the Council of Grain Grower Organisations Ltd (COGGO)
    Grains Council of Australia (GCA) Chairman Murray Jones is pleased to announce the acceptance of the Council of Grain Grower Organisations Ltd (COGGO) as its newest member. Full Article

26 August 2008

  • Grains Council of Australia is urging all grain growers to vote
    The Grains Council of Australia is urging all grain growers to vote at the upcoming AWB Limited A-class shareholder meeting on Wednesday 3 September, following the adjournment of the Extraordinary General Meeting in Melbourne last week. Full Article

8 August 2008

  • Grains Council backs AWB constitutional change
    Grains Council of Australia Chairman, Murray Jones, said the changes aimed at removing the company's dual share class structure were necessary in this deregulated wheat export market. Full Article.

30 July 2008

  • Failed WTO talks disappointing for Australian grain growers
    Grains Council of Australia Chairman, Murray Jones, said the failure of the talks will cost Australian grain growers and exporters potentially Billions of dollars due to restricted market access. Full Article.

7 July 2008

  • Garnaut exposes challenges of ETS in agriculture
    The release of the draft Garnaut Report on Climate Change has exposed the huge risk of climate change to the agricultural sector and the drastic impacts of failure to act. Full Article.

15 May 2008

  • GCA welcomes continuation of EC drought assistance for farmers
    The Grains Council of Australia (GCA) has welcomed the Rudd Government's continuation of Exceptional Circumstances (EC) support for farmers and Australia's Farming Future program in the 2008-09 Budget. Full Article.

15 May 2008

  • GCA talks upcountry issues with Minister
    Grains Council of Australia (GCA) has met with Agriculture Minister, Tony Burke, in Canberra this week to discuss the critical issues facing the grains industry including climate change, drought, and the Senate Standing Committee Report on the Wheat Export Marketing Bill 2008. Full Article.

10 March 2008

  • Grains Council welcomes Federal Government's draft wheat marketing legislation
    The Grains Council of Australia has welcomed the Rudd Labor Government's draft legislation which gives grain growers direction and clarity in relation to Australia's wheat export reforms. Full Article.

27 February 2008

  • Grains Council invites Minister to climate change talks
    The Grains Council of Australia has invited Federal Agricultural Minister, Tony Burke, to meet with some young farmers to discuss issues surrounding climate change, succession planning and their outlook for rural Australia. Full Article.

26 February 2008

  • Grains Council moves forward on wheat marketing reforms
    The Grains Council of Australia will make recommendations to the Federal Government on changes to the wheat marketing legislation and will continue to work closely with Government on the best outcomes for farmers, Grains Council of Australia Chairman Murray Jones said today. Full Article.