NTX SUBMISSION: GPSA recently provided its submission to ElectraNet regarding the Northern Transmission Project, reinforcing GPSA's views on adequate compensation for affected landholders, the need for an assessment of the broader economic impacts of the project on productive agricultural businesses and more. Read our submission below: bit.ly/GPSAresponsetoNTxPADR

SUSTAINABILITY AWARD: At our recent SA Grain Industry Awards KI & YP grain producer Grant Pontifex was recognised for his whole-of-business approach to sustainability by winning the @SADroughtHub Sustainability Award. His decision-making during a challenging, lower-rainfall season stood out - learn more about Grant and his farming story below:

GPSA's SA Grain Industry Awards honour board has just been updated with the Award Winners and Hall of Fame Inductees from the most recent event in Feb. An absolutely outstanding crop of grain producers and industry leaders have been recognised at the awards since their establishment! #sagrainindustryawards

INDUSTRY IMPACT AWARD: Professor Andrew Barr from the Adelaide Plains was recognised for his extensive career in plant breeding and research, as well as the impact of his leadership in 2025 through mentoring and governance roles, when he took out the @CargillAUS Industry Impact Award at the SA Grain Industry Awards earlier this year. Hear more from Andy below:

The State Budget has been handed down and we were in the Budget lock-up working through what this all means for SA grain producers. Initiatives such as the Forward Fund, R&D Productivity fund and red tape reduction inquiry could benefit our sector. Important to see the Drought Loan in the Budget. Most concerning is that SARDI is now almost completely externally funded #sabudget2627

FREE ISCC WORKSHOPS: GPSA's three-part "Get ISCC Ready" workshop series in Clare and Cummins begins on 16 June. The workshop series is a partnership with @PinionAdvisory and @theGRDC and is designed to provide all the info and training that a producer would require in becoming ISCC ready. Each of the three half-day workshop (9am to 12pm) focuses on a different aspect of becoming ISCC ready - growers are welcome to attend one, two, or all three session, depending on what’s most relevant. Attendance is completely free, but registration is essential for catering purposes. Register: pinionadvisory.com/iscc-work…

This past week GPSA visited the Riverland and held its Board meeting in Waikerie. Thanks to Tim Paschke for giving GPSA Board Directors a tour of his property and a look at how the crops are shaping up this year after some much needed rain to start off the season.

WEBINAR: With significant changes to superannuation rules and an increased focus on succession, GPSA is hosting a webinar on Thursday, 11 June at 10am to help grain producers understand the implications and opportunities ahead. The webinar features presenters Eben Lok (@WilliamBuckAU) and Nicholas Coutts (@MellorOlsson) and will cover recent and proposed superannuation changes, including Div 296 changes, key succession planning considerations and more. Attendees will have the opportunity ask questions. Register: shorturl.at/vivRw

Last week, GrainGrowers convened industry leaders from the finance, freight and supply chain sectors for two separate roundtables to examine the immediate and longer-term impacts of the Middle East conflict on Australian growers. The roundtables brought together critical parts of the value chain to better understand the challenges facing growers and identify potential measures to relieve the pressure. The finance roundtable, attended by major lenders, investors and grower stakeholders, highlighted that growers are operating in a fundamentally different risk environment. While the supply chain roundtable brought together grain supply chain representatives to discuss opportunities to strengthen the resilience and efficiency of Australia's grain freight network. 🌾 Read more: ggl.pub/4x8tiAc

LATEST SA CROP & PASTURE REPORT: "After some incredibly tough seasons, South Australian grain producers will welcome a far more positive start to this year’s cropping program. Having moisture in the profile is a significant improvement on where many growers have found themselves in recent years, but there is no doubt farmers aren't taking anything for granted in May." - GPSA CEO @BPerry0410. Read more below: pir.sa.gov.au/news/regions/p…

WOMEN IN GRAIN AWARD: Sharon Starick, from the Murraylands, was awarded the top honour in the @BungeAus Women In Grain Award at the SA Grain Industry Awards earlier this year. Sharon's extensive experience in the industry and commitment to giving back to the sector, with her leadership both on and off farm during a challenging 2025 season, left a lasting impression. Learn more about Sharon's story below:

YOUNG GRAIN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: Mid North grain producers @SamPrzibilla and Tayla Przibilla were highlighted as an exceptional partnership, not only for strengthening and future-proofing their own business, but also for their outstanding community contribution. Learn more about the @SA_PIRSA Young Grain Producers of the Year Award winners from our recent SA Grain Industry Awards below:

Meet Leanne Pridham, a grain producer from South Australia's Yorke Peninsula and a participant in GrainGrowers' 2026 OnBoard program. With over 25 years’ experience in agriculture, Leanne brings deep industry knowledge and a strong commitment to strengthening family farms. She is passionate about sharing practical strategies for balancing the many roles farmers take on and building meaningful connections within rural communities. Through OnBoard, Leanne looks forward to expanding her network and strengthening both the hard and soft skills needed for board director roles. 🌾 Interested in applying for OnBoard? Learn more and apply now: ggl.pub/4f7uYUb Thank you to OnBoard's Supporting Sponsor @theGRDC. #GrainGrowers #AusAg #AgLeaders

GRAIN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR: At our SA Grain Industry Awards in Feb, Yorke Peninsula farmer @AnnaBinnaFarm took out the @EldersLimited Grain Producer of the Year Award. Ben was recognised for his long-standing leadership and continued investment in people, systems and outcomes. Learn more about Ben and his story below:

An engaging day at the Primary Industries and Regions Forum discussing food security, export opportunities, market access, wellbeing, the importance of on-farm biosecurity and more.

Welcoming slugs to the 2026 party, a nice indication of the presence of decent moisture. Having a fair crack in lentils. Paddock was smashed in 2023 after a wet 2022 across non traditional areas. Damage isolated to more traditional areas at this stage. @PestFactsSARDI

With recent reports of green peach aphid in canola crops across SA, VIC, and southern NSW, growers and advisers have been seeking advice on management. Join us for an update on green peach aphid activity Wednesday, 27 May, 10:30 am (AEST) Register buff.ly/ehFdow5

GPSA's new Grower Liaison & Projects Officer Charlotte has been out and about visiting grain producers this past few weeks, checking in our how seeding is progressing, how they're dealing with issues like fuel and fert supply, and how the season is shaping up overall so far.

We've lost a legend. Rest easy Neale!

Why make the complex situation of succession even harder? The GPSA @stockjournal column explores this question after the Federal Budget delivered significant tax changes