Australia: Changing market needs the focus of grains forum

The Western Australian grains industry, contributing $7 billion annually to the state's economy, was discussed at the 2024 Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) forum. The forum, held after the AGM, brought together industry members, specialists, and government representatives to discuss the industry's future under the theme 'Farming for the Future: Adapting to Changing Diets.' Topics included adapting to dietary trends, the importance of collaboration, and the challenges of food production as the global population grows and ages. The Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council stressed the need for increased plant protein consumption, and Essantis outlined its investment in regional WA's economic growth through a new oat processing facility.

The Western Australian grains industry contributes $7 billion annually to the State's economy. Last week, as growers made their final preparations to harvest the crops that make this possible, the Grain Industry Association of Western Australia Inc (GIWA) hosted members and special guests at Aloft Perth. GIWA chief executive officer Peter Nash officially welcomed everyone to the 2024 GIWA forum which was held immediately after the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM). The theme was Farming for the Future: Adapting to Changing Diets. Speakers during the evening were WA Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis, Grains and Legumes Nutrition Council (GLNC) general manager Kathy La Macchia, chief executive officer and managing director of Brownes Dairy, Natalie Sarich-Dayton and Essantis co-chief executive officer, Andrew May. Established in 2008 GIWA is a not-for-profit, incorporated, member industry association formed to support an effective and efficient WA grain industry. ...