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Brad Perry

@bperry0410

CEO of Grain Producers SA. Father of 3. Big sports fan, Go the Crows! Views are my own.

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Federal Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins visited Mid North grain producers Steve and Nikki this afternoon with our CEO Brad Perry to see and hear about the impacts of the drought first hand. We appreciate the Minister accepting our invitation to visit and we continue to

Federal Minister for Agriculture <a href="/JulieCollinsMP/">Julie Collins</a> visited Mid North grain producers Steve and Nikki this afternoon with our CEO <a href="/BPerry0410/">Brad Perry</a> to see and hear about the impacts of the drought first hand.

We appreciate the Minister accepting our invitation to visit and we continue to
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After an informative spray workshop in Crystal Brook yesterday, Mary O'Brien is on the tools again at Minlaton on the YP today delivering our final spray workshop. We’ve reached more than 150 grain producers over 15 workshops across SA in the past 12 months.

After an informative spray workshop in Crystal Brook yesterday, <a href="/spraydriftgirl/">Mary O'Brien</a> is on the tools again at Minlaton on the YP today delivering our final spray workshop. We’ve reached more than 150 grain producers over 15 workshops across SA in the past 12 months.
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Our Deputy Chair Peta Willmott & CEO Brad Perry participated in a Roundtable with Fed Ag Minister Julie Collins & SA Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven MLC discussing drought. Our focus is on a no/low interest concession loan that is quick & easy to access & cashflow

Our Deputy Chair <a href="/PetaWillmott/">Peta Willmott</a> &amp; CEO <a href="/BPerry0410/">Brad Perry</a> participated in a Roundtable with Fed Ag Minister <a href="/JulieCollinsMP/">Julie Collins</a> &amp; SA Primary Industries Minister <a href="/ClareScriven/">Clare Scriven MLC</a> discussing drought. Our focus is on a no/low interest concession loan that is quick &amp; easy to access &amp; cashflow
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Have a listen to our CEO Brad Perry on the ABC Country Hour talking about hosting the Federal Ag Minister Julie Collins for a farm visit in the Mid North abc.net.au/listen/program…

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On Thursday, GPSA attended the 2025 Primary Industries and Regions Forum bringing together industry leaders and government. The Minister for Agriculture Julie Collins , the Premier and Minister for Primary Industries Clare Scriven MLC launched the 2025 State of the Industry

On Thursday, GPSA attended the 2025 Primary Industries and Regions Forum bringing together industry leaders and government. 
 
The Minister for Agriculture <a href="/JulieCollinsMP/">Julie Collins</a> , the Premier and Minister for Primary Industries <a href="/ClareScriven/">Clare Scriven MLC</a> launched the 2025 State of the Industry
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MEDIA RELEASE: GPSA welcomes the PM's visit but warns that immediate and practical drought support for impacted farming families must follow. Read our Media Release in full below:

MEDIA RELEASE: GPSA welcomes the PM's visit but warns that immediate and practical drought support for impacted farming families must follow. Read our Media Release in full below:
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With the State Government set to hand down its Budget tomorrow, GPSA has called for targeted investment in drought relief, road infrastructure, sustainability, water security, digital connectivity and more. Read our full submission to the State Government here:

With the State Government set to hand down its Budget tomorrow, GPSA has called for targeted investment in drought relief, road infrastructure, sustainability, water security, digital connectivity and more. Read our full submission to the State Government here:
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Today the Young Grain Producer Committee met to discuss important and pressing topics such as available drought support options and the current gaps, state election priorities, sustainability, industry development and much more.

Today the Young Grain Producer Committee met to discuss important and pressing topics such as available drought support options and the current gaps, state election priorities, sustainability, industry development and much more.
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EP WATER SECURITY WEBINAR: GPSA is hosting a webinar where you can hear updates from SA Water, Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board, & AIR EP about agriculture water security on the EP on Wednesday 11 June, 5:30-6:30pm. Register: shorturl.at/IDQR8

EP WATER SECURITY WEBINAR:  GPSA is hosting a webinar where you can hear updates from <a href="/SAWaterCorp/">SA Water</a>, <a href="/EPLandscapeSA/">Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board</a>, &amp; AIR EP about agriculture water security on the EP on Wednesday 11 June, 5:30-6:30pm.

Register: shorturl.at/IDQR8
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BOM weather stations showing varying rainfall across different cropping regions in the past 24 hours. Welcome showers and potentially an opening season rain in some areas but not drought breaking rain. Let’s hope the winter brings a lot more of the wet stuff 🤞🌧 🌾

BOM weather stations showing varying rainfall across different cropping regions in the past 24 hours. Welcome showers and potentially an opening season rain in some areas but not drought breaking rain. Let’s hope the winter brings a lot more of the wet stuff 🤞🌧 🌾
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People in Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills got plenty of rain so there’s no doubt they may assume the drought has broken. It hasn’t. Much of our cropping regions got welcome seasonal rain but we need a significant amount more. Here’s what the BOM weather stations picked up:

People in Adelaide and the Adelaide Hills got plenty of rain so there’s no doubt they may assume the drought has broken. It hasn’t. Much of our cropping regions got welcome seasonal rain but we need a significant amount more. Here’s what the BOM weather stations picked up:
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OPINION: Are we being asked to prepare for a drought while in one? By GPSA CEO Brad Perry . Recently both the state and federal governments have made drought-related funding announcements. For graingrowers in SA, many of whom are facing one of the driest and most financially

OPINION: Are we being asked to prepare for a drought while in one? By GPSA CEO <a href="/BPerry0410/">Brad Perry</a> .

Recently both the state and federal governments have made drought-related funding announcements.

For graingrowers in SA, many of whom are facing one of the driest and most financially
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SA GRAIN INDUSTRY BLUEPRINT WEBINAR: GPSA is hosting a Webinar tomorrow morning, 9:30-10:30am, to update grain producers and the wider industry on progress of the South Australian Grain Industry Blueprint update and give you the opportunity to provide feedback into the review and

SA GRAIN INDUSTRY BLUEPRINT WEBINAR: GPSA is hosting a Webinar tomorrow morning, 9:30-10:30am, to update grain producers and the wider industry on progress of the South Australian Grain Industry Blueprint update and give you the opportunity to provide feedback into the review and
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WATCH NOW: If you missed out on tuning in live to our SA Grain Industry Blueprint Update Webinar this morning, it's now available to watch on our YouTube channel below. The Webinar includes a presentation from Hudson Howells on the draft Blueprint and consultation process and Q&A

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A report by Digital Agriculture Services has revealed the extent of the dry conditions in SA. The report found: - Over 1 million hectares of cropping land across SA and VIC are enduring their driest back-to back growing and planting seasons on record. - In SA, 22% of all

A report by Digital Agriculture Services has revealed the extent of the dry conditions in SA. The report found:

- Over 1 million hectares of cropping land across  SA and VIC are enduring their driest back-to back growing and planting seasons on record.  

- In SA, 22% of all
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It's been an interesting response to the survey results. Grain producers who rate their financial literacy as majority high or very high, finding challenges accessing finance during drought. Financiers taking less risks than before & some are not fully understanding the situation

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YOUNG GRAIN PRODUCER OF THE YEAR FINALIST: Tim Cawrse is a dedicated grain producer based in South Australia’s Adelaide Plains region farming at Wasleys and Geranium Plains in the Mid North. He's recognised for his innovative farming practices and leadership within the