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July 29, 2009
Grain growers in NSW have today
voted in favour of the development of an independent website to
record market information and help growers make informed
decisions about grain sales.
Growers are calling for a substantially better information flow
out of the marketplace to help them make informed decisions on
their grains marketing.
NSW Farmers’ Association
Grains Committee Chair Richard Clark says the creation of a
website will allow buyers to register their cash and any other
pricing options at all receival depots.
“Since the introduction of the Wheat Export Marketing Act last
year, many growers have found the discovery of grain prices
difficult,” Mr Clark said.
“As a result, the Association feels the establishment of an
industry-wide website to assist growers determine their options
in this new market would be of great value.
“This website will include a range of information that is
currently not available to Members in one central location,
including daily domestic and international price movements, best
cash and pool prices, price comparisons, as well as price
discovery tools and indicators.
“The website could also serve as a place where growers can
access seasonal and crop condition reports, weather conditions
and planting intentions.
“The development of such a website is something we have
previously discussed with the Federal Government and given the
outcome of today’s vote we will continue to lobby for this,” Mr
Clark concluded.
Today’s vote took place at the NSW Farmers’ Association’s Annual
Conference at Sydney Showground. The Conference concludes
tomorrow. |
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