GIWA’s five Commodity Councils
GIWA has five Commodity Councils made up of many dedicated volunteers from the whole of the grain supply chain. Prior to the GIWA Annual General Meeting (AGM – traditionally held at the beginning of October each year), nominations for participation to the GIWA Councils are called for.
See below for more information on each Commodity Council, and for current members.
Topics of discussion and key activities from the meetings are outlined here.
Barley Council
The GIWA Barley Council runs a public forum each year for the Western Australian barley value chain to discuss latest developments in consumer preferences, marketing, malting, breeding, research, agronomy & extension, variety rationalisation, variety accreditation, standards and MRLs.
Oat Council
To represent the Western Australian oat industry in the area of plant breeding, agronomic development, production, handling and processing of oat varieties in order to promote and safeguard the industries long term interests.
Oilseeds Council
Represents the Western Australian oilseeds industry in the area of agronomic development, production, handling, processing and marketing of oilseeds in order to promote and safeguard the industry’s long term interests.
Pulse Council
The purpose of the GIWA Pulse Council is to represent the Western Australian pulse industry and provide support.
Wheat Council
The grower, industry and research members of the GIWA Wheat Council provide industry good services to the Western Australian wheat industry by addressing whole of supply value chain matters.