Grain Producers SA (GPSA) has appointed seven grain producers from across the state to its inaugural Policy Committee, including three from Eyre Peninsula.
The new members announced include Steve Glover from Karkoo, Elliston councillor Andrew Polkinghorne and Lower Eyre Peninsula farmer Mark Modra.
GPSA aims to create an additional platform for grower voices to help shape the organisation’s advocacy priorities through this committee.
GPSA chairperson John Gladigau said the Policy Committee would complement GPSA’s board and Young Grain Producers Committee, giving grain producers more opportunity to inform policy positions on issues affecting the industry.
“The establishment of this Policy Committee is about continuing to put grain producers at the centre of everything we do,” he said.
“By drawing on the experience of grain producers from across the state – from Yorketown to Karkoo, Lock to the Mallee and beyond – we will strengthen the depth and relevance of GPSA’s policy work.
“This is another layer of grower voices to ensure our advocacy is grounded in the realities of farming.”
The other inaugural members include Yorke Peninsula’s Marty Collins and Leanne Pridham, Josh Krieg from Adelaide Plains and Emily Morgan from the Mallee.
“I’m delighted to welcome such a strong group of inaugural members,” Mr Gladigau said.
“Each of them brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise both on and off-farm.
“Their perspectives will help GPSA tackle the big issues – from drought response, chemical access, and supply chain competitiveness to biosecurity and land use policy and much more.”
The committee will be chaired by GPSA board director, vice chairperson and Mid North grain producer Steve Ball.
