Today we have an Australia themed post.
One of the biggest issues in Australian milling is the plan to deregulate the wheat export industry. The Federal Government is in favour of full deregulation but is yet to bring the bill to vote as it does not have enough support. The Federal Coalition oppose the plan but this has caused tension for some MPs as they must choose between the interests of their constituents and their party.
Growers meanwhile, say the industry is not mature enough to manage without rules. Andrew Weidemann, Victorian Farmers Federation grains group president, argues that the wheat industry is not ready to get rid of the old regulated system, Wheat Exports Australia. This organisation, which is separate from the Australian Wheat Board, was established to ensure a smooth transition to deregulation. Read more...
CBH offers segregation for Hindmarsh barley to test market. The CBH Group will offer limited segregations for Hindmarsh barley in each port zone this harvest to get feedback on whether there is a viable, differentiated market for the variety. More information...
The top six perennial wheat lines from an intensive three-year selection trial have now been entered into a rigorous testing program to measure their performance in grain and grazing trials.
NSW Department of Primary Industries researcher, Matt Newell, said the Cowra-based study is testing lines sourced from the Tamworth Australian Winter Collections Unit, US Land Institute and Washington State University. Read more...
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| Wheat in the Hulah valley, 2007 (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
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