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Understanding the Grain Harvest Season in Australia

The grain harvest season is a significant event on the Australian agricultural calendar. Throughout NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia, intensive and demanding work occurs from September/October each year. The majority of the harvested commodities are used for human consumption and animal feed, however some seeds such as canola

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Important facts about grains – Expanding your knowledge

The term ‘grain’ is such an interchangeable term, that it means different things to different people. To grain marketing experts, it is the very essence of their being, driving them to acquire knowledge for the purpose of constructing efficient marketing plans and strategies to assist farmers. For farmers, grain refers

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Why you should consult a grain market advisor!

The team at Grainwise are trusted, reputable grain market advisors, with the ability to create bespoke grain marketing plans and strategies that meet the needs of Australian farmers. But what does a grain market adviser really do, and why should you as an Australian farmer hire one to assist you?We

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What To Expect From Australian Grain Prices In 2022?

The 2021 grain harvest season saw Australia’s wheat production in particular achieve record highs, with 33.7 million metric tonnes harvested according to a report from leading Australian Crop Forecasters. Whilst this is an incredible result for the season, the key question on the tip of everyone associated with the agricultural

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Where Do Australian Farmers Sell Their Grain?

In terms of grain production Australia is certainly a major player on the world’s stage, with approximately twenty-two million hectares of commercial grain crops planted annually across various regions. The most popular grain crops produced by Australian farmers include wheat, barley, canola, pulses, and oats. Wheat dominates the production table

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How to Sell Grains in Australia

You’ve worked hard, you’ve had a great harvest, but how do you sell your grain? How do you make the most of the blood, sweat and tears that has gone into your annual crop ensuring you get the best price for your product?  Where do you sell your grain? As

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Our Guide to Grain Storage – the How, the Why and the, How Long!

Grain storage, how to store grain, why we store grain and how long grain can be stored for, is always a topic that generates a lot of debate amongst both grain buyers in Australia and grain sellers. With many storage options available to grain growers, and markets that are quite

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Using Weighbridges for Grain Logistics

At this time of year, grain farmers are busily harvesting their grain, hopeful that they may be able to complete, what can only be described as a mammoth task, before Christmas, so they can enjoy spending some time with their families and enjoying a well-earned rest.  Whilst, in theory this

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How To Settle Grain Transport Contract Disputes

Disputes and disagreements occur in every industry, and the Grain industry is certainly no exception. Whilst many grain farmers can encounter disputes in relation to employees and machinery, the most common form of dispute experienced is a dispute in relation to grain contracts.  With timeframes, and considerable financial obligations and

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Mistakes to avoid when grain marketing

With over 14 years of grain marketing experience behind us, the Grainwise grain marketing team have seen it all. We’ve been in the industry through the highest of highs, particularly the recent high grain prices, following years of drought, and we’ve also experienced together with our clients the lowest of