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SA delays grain dust, methyl bromide exposure limit changes

The SA Government has postponed the introduction of new WELs for grain dust, methyl bromide and flour dust as GPA raises concerns about Safe Work Australia’s methodology. ..Read More

Grain Central, October 26, 2026

People on the Move in the grain industry

Who is on the move in the Australian grain industry? Catch up with our latest update on industry appointments, rewards and achievements…….Read More

Grain Central, October 26, 2026

UniSQ research shows barley seed could carry disease into next crop

Emerging UniSQ research has found fungicide-resistant net blotch can be carried on barley seed and transferred to seedlings…Read More

Grain Central, October 26, 2026

Melbourne Uni looks to commercialise GM wheat

The University of Melbourne is seeking approval from two national regulators to commercially grow, sell and use GM wheat lines…Read More

Grain Central, October 22, 2026

Veterans a home-grown asset ready to bolster ag

Building on the success of Operation Grain Harvest Assist, training for former ADF personnel is being developed to get them and their families into ag work and rural communities…Read More

Liz Wells, October 23, 2026

Qube plans for Murtoa freight hub move along

Qube is advancing plans to build a multi-modal facility at Murtoa aimed at connecting grain supply chains to the Port of Melbourne by rail and road…Read More

Grain Central, October 22, 2026

Closures in place after rail, road train collide at Ceduna

A road and rail line in SA’s Ceduna remain closed following Tuesday’s collision involving an Aurizon train carrying gypsum and a road train carrying grain…Read More

Grain Central, October 22, 2026

GIAV tour forecasts monster barley crop to eclipse wheat

Estimates from GIAV’s crop tour put Victoria on track to produce more barley than wheat this year, and smash its barley record of 3.5Mt set last season…Read More

Grain Central, October 21, 2026

Corporate farmer fined after workplace fire

Lawson Grains has been convicted and fined a total of $210,000 in the Industrial Court of NSW after a worker was injured in a workplace fire…Read More

Grain Central, October 21, 2026

Bunge receiving in SA, WA as southern harvest accelerates

Bunge is receiving grain from the harvest in WA as well as SA as deliveries accelerate across southern Australia…Read More

Grain Central, October 21, 2026

Push to hold hearings as part of paraquat inquiry fails

A motion from independent Senator David Pocock to hold hearings as part of an inquiry into the APVMA regulatory decision on paraquat has been blocked by major parties…Read More

Emma Alsop, October 19, 2026

Barley, canola to nudge records as harvest gathers pace

Australia has the potential to produce record barley and canola crops this season as harvest cranks up in WA, SA and southern NSW, but rain delays activity in Qld and northern NSW…Read More

Liz Wells, October 19, 2026

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