GrainGrowers has signed Memorandums of Understanding with NSW Farmers and Grain Producers SA, strengthening collaboration between the three organisations on the issues shaping Australian grain growers’ future.
Under the agreements, the groups will share information, collaborate and consult on national policy priorities to deliver a more coordinated advocacy approach. The MoUs also give NSW Farmers and GPSA a seat on GrainGrowers’ National Policy Group as observers, providing visibility of its policy development frameworks.
Each organisation retains its own mandate, governance responsibilities and accountability to its members under the new structure, including the ability to advocate independently on an issue.
GrainGrowers Chair Rhys Turton said the agreements came as growers faced some of the most challenging operating conditions in many years.
“The issues facing Australian grain growers are becoming more complex, from rising costs and regulation through to trade and market uncertainty,” he said.
“By working together, we can amplify and increase our collective influence on the issues that matter most to help deliver better outcomes for growers.”
“Each organisation already has an effective advocacy framework in place, but by working together on national issues we can have an even stronger impact.”
GPSA Chair John Gladigau said the agreement would strengthen the collective voice of grain producers and South Australia’s influence on national advocacy.
“This partnership is about bringing together two respected grower organisations to achieve more for South Australian grain producers,” Mr Gladigau said.
“GPSA brings trusted grower representation, policy and advocacy experience and a deep understanding of South Australia’s grains industry, while GrainGrowers brings significant national expertise, relationships and reach.”
“By working more closely together, we can build a clearer connection between the priorities of South Australian grain producers and the national policy and advocacy agenda.”
NSW Farmers Vice President Justin Everitt said the agreement would create new opportunities for NSW grain growers to help shape and collaborate on national advocacy priorities.
“We know that agriculture is strongest when grower organisations can work constructively together, and this is a positive and exciting step toward more unified national advocacy,” he said.
“Grain producers right across Australia want strong representation and meaningful outcomes on the issues impacting their business. This agreement helps deliver both.”
“This partnership ensures the voices of NSW growers are heard and represented in national conversations, and we are looking forward to shared collaboration on the issues that matter to us all.”
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