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Industry Insights, 13 Oct 2020
Program finds high levels of trust in growers
The first year’s results from a landmark collaborative project across the Australian rural industries have shown high levels of community trust in grain growers. Areas of community uncertainty were also identified that provide opportunities for rural industries to further strengthen community trust to ensure the industry’s sustainability.
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Industry Insights, 04 Oct 2020
Integration roadmap for Top End grain
Northern Australia has long been touted for its agriculture potential. A situational analysis on broadacre cropping agrees, finding that this potential is best realised if integrated with other enterprises.
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Industry Insights, 18 Sep 2020
Australians not up to the mark on wholegrain consumption
A recent study has shed light on the wholegrain consumption behaviours of Australians, with researchers from the University of Wollongong and the Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) analysing data on more than 700 people.
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Industry Insights, 15 Sep 2020
New AEGIC test to examine the truth of wholegrains
Following the release of a new official definition of what comprises wholegrain flour, the Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre has developed a test to verify the contents of wheat flour. The test is expected to bolster the marketing of Australian flour in overseas markets.
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Industry Insights, 23 Aug 2020
Time is right to strengthen engagement with India
Australia’s relationship with India has the potential to move beyond technical market access discussions to include grain management and logistics
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Industry Insights, 07 Aug 2020
Consumer preference builds sorghum market
Researchers are working to better understand sorghum consumption and broaden the potential for this key northern grain in Chinese, Indian and Australian markets.
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Industry Insights, 06 Aug 2020
Wheat sales push targets Chinese noodle makers
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre is working with grain buyers in China to sell the benefits of incorporating higher-quality Australian wheat classes for premium noodles. The process recently included a webinar featuring Australian grains experts.
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Industry Insights, 03 Aug 2020
Nutritional value varies widely in novel flour products
The Grains & Legumes Nutrition Council has released new research on the composition of different flour products. It reveals big variations in the nutritional content of flours, as well as big differences in the amount of sodium they contain.
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Industry Insights, 20 Jun 2020
Intercropping study illustrates potential yield and economic upside
A desktop study of trials involving intercropping and companion cropping systems has illustrated the potential upside of this innovative agronomic tool.
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Industry Insights, 16 Jun 2020
SA grain growers have won their long battle to grow GM crops next season
SA grain growers have won their long battle to grow GM crops next season - see the latest peak biotech council news at GroundCover online tonight.