Grain Producers SA
Description
Grain Producers SA is an advocacy group representing South Australia’s 3000 grain growers. GPSA is a not for profit organisation that represents all grain producers who have contributed funds through the Wheat Marketing Act or through the Primary Industries Funding Scheme.
GPSA’s objective is to foster and initiate the development and implementation of policies that promote the economic and environmental sustainability of the South Australian grains industry for the benefit of South Australian grain producers and the South Australian community.
This is your opportunity to have your say on the people and policies that represent you as a grain producer.
Tell your friends
RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
facebook.comHappy international Women's Day! Today we celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. In the spring 2017 edition of Grain Producer magazine, we profiled the vital role women play in the grain industry. If you haven't already, check it out below! http://bit.ly/2FhsiUn
Researchers from the University of Illinois have genetically engineered a test tobacco crop that uses 25 per cent less water for essentially the same yield. http://ab.co/2oWg8VH Story via ABC Science
GPSA has today released independent analysis by Mecardo Market Analysis that shows there are no premiums for the majority of commodities in SA being GM free. Read more at http://bit.ly/2H8nj4P #savotes2018
Researchers in the United Kingdom have successfully grown the world's first crop of barley using nothing but robot tractors and drones. Story via ABC Rural at http://ab.co/2CkMHWw
Don't forget, if you're interested in being part of the Grain Industry Farm Business Strategic Review then you have until 28 February to register. The review is a subsidised business training program for 35 grain farming families, giving them access to $7500 worth of professional business training for a registration fee of $500. Find out more in the Rural Business Support post below or head to http://bit.ly/2ERFePJ
#GPSA has been proud to sponsor two women to attend Thriving Women 2018 this week at Hahndorf ... a great opportunity for women from across Australia to network and learn more about balancing personal and professional life and advancing professionalism. Congrats to Lisa Baldock and Rhianna Foster, both from EP, pictured with Chair Wade Dabinett and Policy Officer Trudy Huczko. Lisa also scooped the door prize!
The SA Government’s Simpler Regulation Unit is seeking feedback to get a detailed understanding about the red tape you may have experienced in trying to get small, non-complex rural developments built, such as sheds on rural properties. If you have experienced unnecessary red tape and administrative burdens getting your shedding built the information you can provide in the following three-minute survey will assist the Simpler Regulation Unit to build an evidence base in support of streamlining approval processes. Take the survey here http://bit.ly/2sHbwIg
In the fourth video of our Election Policy Priorities series, GPSA Chair Wade Dabinett calls on all political parties and candidates in the SA Election to commit to building a stronger workforce with new entrants and skills development for current participants. Find out more in the video below or view our full election policy statement at http://bit.ly/2ssAbAl
In the lead up to the South Australian Election in March, GPSA seeks all political parties and candidates to commit to investing in plant science research, technologies and biosecurity. Find out more from GPSA Chair Wade Dabinett in the video below or view our full election policy statement at http://bit.ly/2ssAbAl
DPTI has released more information about Stage Two of the Heavy Vehicle Inspection Scheme. Click below to access some frequently asked questions about HVIS. http://bit.ly/2Hkr7AE
In the second GPSA Election Policy Priorities video, GPSA Chair Wade Dabinett calls on all political parties and candidates to commit to increasing market access to boost returns to SA’s economy. Find out more in the video below or view our full election policy statement at http://bit.ly/2ssAbAl
Quiz
