Grain Growers Limited

⚪ NEW EPISODE: Bridges & Links⚪ Is Australia's aging infrastructure slowing down our grain supply chain? This episode of our Connecting the Dots podcast, tackles the challenges of bridge load limits on our rural roads. We explore how weight restrictions for older bridges are forcing grain growers to use less efficient trucks, impacting productivity. Join us as we chat with key stakeholders to find out what needs to be done to keep our grain industry thriving! Join us as we explore how our roads keep food moving safely & efficiently! 👂LISTEN NOW: https://ggl.pub/3zAPAkZ #GrainGrowers #ConnectingTheDots #podcast #grain #infrastructure #foodsecurity #Australia #agriculture #bridges #RuralAustralia #GrainFreight Annabel Mactier Zachary Whale Ryan Milgate Kirsten Diprose

Matthew Hyde is a 5th generation farmer from Dalwallinu, WA. A participant in this year’s GrainGrowers Australian Grain Leaders Program (AGLP), Matt studied Agribusiness at Curtin University, before returning home to farm with his parents. Matt has found that being a part of the AGLP has contributed to all areas of his personal development, including evolving the content of his program project - focused on mitigating risks. 👉 Read his story https://ggl.pub/3zEW7Lo

It's National Farm Safety Week 2024! This year's theme is 'In Safe Hands' - recognising the importance of our farmers, farming families and the entire agricultural industry. 🚜 If you're looking for free farm safety resources for your workers, take a look at what GrainGrowers has available here: https://ggl.pub/3THzkVQ For the week from Sunday 14th to Saturday 20th July, Farmsafe Australia Inc will be highlighting specific safety topics and showcasing how farmers across Australia are keeping themselves safe. 📸 Alisha Campbell

It’s a long road to hydrogen, but there are already a number of projects and prototypes for hydrogen as a fuel of the future. Creating hydrogen is currently an energy intensive process, but this could shift as more attention turns to finding alternatives to diesel for farm machinery. What could this transition towards hydrogen look like? 👉 Read here: https://ggl.pub/4alSVRB #ausag #agricultrue #science #technology #fuels #farming

That's a wrap on the Carbon Curious Grower Dinner series! Our final event in Naracoorte, South Australia, last night concluded a successful program that attracted nearly 350 registered attendees across Australia. Designed to address grower feedback, these dinners provided a comfortable space for open conversation and knowledge sharing on carbon and carbon-calculation on farm. Growers also learned from their peers' experiences navigating their 'carbon journey.' Stay tuned for upcoming GrainGrowers events focused on the carbon space soon! #GrainGrowers #CarbonCurious #Carbon #Australia #Naracoorte #SouthAustralia #Grain

Grain Grower Workforce Challenges Revealed - A new report by GrainGrowers sheds light on the critical challenges facing our industry's workforce. This comprehensive survey of 663 growers across Australia provides data-driven insights into recruitment struggles & potential solutions. Key findings include: 🔸 High demand for workers: Over two-thirds of growers employ workers, with many facing difficulties filling positions. 🔸 Labour shortage across sectors: Grain Farm Workers, Tractor/Harvester Operators, and Truck Drivers are in high demand. 🔸 Need for both seasonal & permanent staff: Many advertised positions are full-time, ongoing, or permanent. 🔸 Potential of overseas workers: One in five growers look to recruit internationally, with opportunities for accessible migration pathways. This report is a valuable resource for understanding the current workforce landscape & making informed decisions about the future of the grains industry. ⬇️ Download the report here - https://ggl.pub/4cMoANP Stay tuned for more information on how GrainGrowers is working to address these challenges & build a more sustainable and profitable industry for all. #GrainGrowers #Workforce #Agriculture #Australia #Grain

🚜Fuels of the Future Fuel agnostic vehicles represent a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between current and new fuel sources in agriculture. With a number of prototypes on the market, GrainGrowers’ Fuels of the Future report looks at the viability of this emerging technology. 👉 Read here: https://ggl.pub/4alSVRB #ausag #agricultrue #science #technology #fuels #farming

It was a great turnout for the GrainGrowers Carbon Curious Dinner in Bordertown last night! We were thrilled to see so many new and young growers at last night's event in South Australia. 🌱 A special thanks to our guest speaker, Steven Hobbs, a grain grower from Kaniva, Victoria, who shared his valuable experience with on-farm carbon calculation. Our last event in the series will be held tonight in Naracoorte. Keep your eyes out for future GrainGrowers events around the carbon space soon. #GrainGrowers #CarbonCurious #SustainableAgriculture #Grain #Carbon

NEW EPISODE: Road Funding! This week on the Connecting the Dots podcast, we're hitting the road to explore the vital role our national highways play in getting grain from farms to your table. We'll be diving deep into: 🔸 The growing importance of road transport for grain – both in Australia & for export 🔸How extreme weather events linked to climate change threaten our grain supply chain ️ 🔸Why government collaboration is crucial to building a stronger, more resilient network Join us as we explore how our roads keep food moving safely & efficiently! 👂LISTEN NOW: https://ggl.pub/3W0EBZs #GrainGrowers #ConnectingTheDots #podcast #grain #infrastructure #foodsecurity #Australia #agriculture #bridges #RuralAustralia #GrainFreight #climateaction Ryan Milgate Simon Barrett Kirsten Diprose Zachary Whale Annabel Mactier Natasha Bradshaw Tracy Lefroy GAICD Linda Scott (GAICD)

GrainGrowers was delighted to host a very successful and productive Carbon Curious Grower Dinner last night in Clare, South Australia. Almost 40 local growers had the opportunity to: 🌾Deepen their understanding of carbon and on-farm carbon calculation. 🌾Connect and network with the GrainGrowers team. 🌾Learn about our ongoing initiatives to improve the profitability and sustainability of Australian grain farms. Attendees also received a comprehensive resource pack to take home, including GrainGrowers' latest reports and our helpful 'Jargon Buster' Guide. #GrainGrowers #CarbonCurious #SustainableAgriculture #GrowerProfitability #Grain #Clare #SouthAustralia #SA