Grain Producers Australia marks 15 years, seeks input on council roles, and surveys farmers on autonomous machinery use.

Grain Producers Australia celebrated its 15th anniversary as the national voice for grain growers, highlighting its democratic structure and advocacy efforts. Grains Australia is seeking input for vacant Oat and Pulse Council roles. The GRDC awarded an early-career fellowship to Murdoch University’s Shovon Chandra Sarkar for research on biological pest control in canola. Grain Trade Australia named five new leaders for its 2025/26 Five Under 30 program and appointed Ole Houe as its new chair. GPA also launched a survey on autonomous farm machinery adoption, open until November 28, to assess grower experiences and challenges with automation.