NWPGP - Australian Grain Storage and Protection Conference

The 2015 Australian Grain Storage and Protection Conference (formally known as the NWPGP Annual Conference) was an open forum for the entire grains industry to review and discuss the latest market requirements relating to chemical regulations and developments in grain storage and protection.

Presenters covered national and international regulation along with a range of topics including:

Agricultural Bioscience International Conference 2015
7 - 9 September 2015, Melbourne, Australia

The theme for ABIC 2015 is “New thinking, new discoveries and new applications”. In addition to building on past accomplishments to create a strong and sustainable industry, the program will celebrate innovation in agricultural biotechnology. ABIC 2015 will focus on three streams critical to the global application of biotechnology in agriculture.

Grain Merchandising is a two day workshop designed for those who require a greater understanding of the background to trading grain and is the logical extension to the Understanding Grain Markets (UGM) workshop. Participants will require an assumed basic level of knowledge in grain marketing and is ideal for junior traders, trade assistants and experienced personnel.

The Trade Rules & Contracts Workshop is a one day course designed for industry personnel with a basic level of grain contracts and the GTA Trade Rules. It is ideal for junior traders, trade assistants and back office staff. For senior personnel, it is an ideal refresher course. Participants will receive training in: Interpretation of the GTA Trade Rules – placing the Trade Rules in to a commercial context in relation to the GTA contracts.