1. 1 David Evans SA Regional Co-ordinator Working with Grower Groups

2. 2 ‘A more efficient, sustainable and profitable grains industry’

3. 3 Who are GrainGrowers Ltd? GrainGrowers is an independent, member-based, financially sustainable, technically-resourced, grain producer organisation. Capital base of $100M = no annual fees/levies Membership 17500 across Australia GrainGrowers cultivates a unique suite of events, courses, policies and products for a better grains industry We're working to make a more efficient, sustainable, and profitable grains industry for all Australian grain farmers.

4. 4 We achieve this by: Having a strong policies and submissions process which is underpinned by our National Policy Group National Policy Group Running education courses and events which help our people to thrive Developing and distributing a wide range of products and services which directly benefit the industry

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6. 6 GrainGrowers interact with & support around 25 grower groups across Australia on a number of levels including:  Formation of grain industry policy under guidance from our National Policy Group (grain farmers), many of whom belong to and take advice from grower groups  Information & training sessions on our products & services, particularly the online crop management platform, ProductionWise  Using grower groups to promote & recruit participants for a range of events & training, including Innovation Generation, Young Grain Farmers Leadership Program, Australian Crop competition  Financial assistance through sponsorship

7. 7 National Policy Group GrainGrowers' National Policy Group is made up of 15 growers from three major grain growing regions in Australia. Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Southern New South Wales and Victoria South Australia and Western Australia. The National Policy Group meets several times a year in person. Members also teleconference regularly to debate the important issues in the industry.

8. 8 Recent Submissions Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper Infrastructure and transport regulation Overseas trade and market access Strengthening labour availability Drought preparedness Farm Business Improvement China Australia Free Trade Agreement Preferential tariff access for Aust grain How CHAFTA impacts on: Economy and trade Domestic labour market testing obligations and laws regarding wages, conditions & entitlements of Australian workers & temporary work visa holders Investment Social, cultural and environmental policies.

9. 9 Regional Telecommunications Review Through the NBN the potential creation of broadband hotspots on all Australian farms Local wireless systems that make it easier to connect to broadband technologies Smart personal devices and apps that make accessing information on the move easier Cloud computing technology that simplifies access to and sharing of information Red Tape Reduction Submission to the Productivity Commission's Inquiry into Regulation in Agriculture.

10. 10 Products & Services Proud Developers of:

11. 11 Australia’s most powerful online crop management platform – paddock specific climate & production data in near real time for better decisions Free ProductionWise Training workshops

12. 12 Australia's first low cost, portable Near Infra Red (NIR) monitor Measures protein, moisture and oil content Accurately manages grain assets at harvest and in storage

13. 13 Spraywise Decisions Match spraying to weather conditions

14. 14 Events GrainGrowers’ flagship event established in 2006. Leading annual gathering for under 35s in grain industry. Access to the latest products, research and technology

15. 15 Australian Grain Farm Leaders Program National leadership program designed specifically for young Australian grain producers. Develops young farmers' leadership skills, knowledge and potential Develop a mentoring partnership with an industry leader Set individual goals and implement a plan to achieve these via an on-farm project. Tim Paschke - Waikerie Simon Martin - Karoonda 2016 SA Participants

16. 16 Held Annually at Temora, NSW Open to Australian & International University Ag students Exposes students to all aspects of the supply chain Opportunity to take theoretical learning to the field in assessing crops

17. 17 Sponsorship Grower initiated field trials Major Industry Field Days Local Crop walks Annual crop competitions

18. 18 Sponsorship is a two way street; everyone needs to benefit GrainGrowers benefit from: Face to face member contact – people business Opportunity for feed back on current grain issues Meet potential new members First hand grower response to GRDC funded trials & extension – GGL is joint RO with GPA

19. 19 Any Questions?