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      GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole of value chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

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      GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole of value chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

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      GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole of value chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

      • Latest News
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      • Media Announcements
  • Events
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      The Grain Industry of Western Australia

      GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole of value chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

      • Upcoming Events
      • GRDC Grains Research Updates
      • International Oat Conference
      • Past Events
  • WA Crop Reports
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      The Grain Industry of Western Australia

      GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole of value chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

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      • 2021 WA Crop Reports
      • 2020 WA Crop Reports
      • 2019 WA Crop Reports
      • Previous WA Crop Reports
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      The Grain Industry of Western Australia

      GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole of value chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015.

      • Industry Partners
      • WA Grains Industry Strategy
      • Processed Oat Partnership
      • Grain Standards
      • COGGO Research Fund
      • Careers in Grain
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GIWA Team

Peter Nash

Executive Officer

Peter Nash was officially appointed to Executive Officer of GIWA in June 2021 after having commenced in December 2020 as Acting CEO. Peter has over 35 years’ experience in agriculture and environment management, working in a variety of roles in both government, commercial and private sectors.

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Ian Longson

Project Coordinator

Ian Longson is currently providing project coordinator support to GIWA.
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Ian Longson

Project Coordinator

Ian Longson is currently providing project coordinator support to GIWA. Prior to June 2009 he was on the Executive team of the Department of Agriculture from 1995 to 2004, finishing up as Director General of the Western Australian Department of Agriculture and Food (DAFWA) for five years from 2004 to 2009.

Prior to joining DAFWA (now Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development DPIRD), Ian was senior consultant and manager of the Perth Office of ACIL Consulting (now ACIL Tasman) and has also worked for the Dairy Industry Authority of Western Australia, the Asian Development Bank and early in his career as an extension adviser with the Western Australian Department of Agriculture in the South West.

Ian holds a bachelor degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Western Australia and a masters degree in agricultural marketing from the University of Guelph in Canada.

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Rachel Nash

Marketing and Communications Manager

Rachel Nash joined GIWA in November 2015 with over 15 years’ experience in marketing, events and communications.
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Rachel Nash

Marketing and Communications Manager

Rachel Nash joined GIWA in November 2015 with over 15 years’ experience in marketing, events and communications. Having spent 12 years at a mid-tier accounting firm, Rachel completed a BA (Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations) in 2013 then spent two years with Fortescue Metals Group, including living and working in the Pilbara for a year.

Rachel has worked as a freelance consultant with a range of different industries and has extensive experience organising events, marketing and communications solutions for a wide range of audiences.

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Mila Fotiou

Finance and Administration Manager

Mila Fotiou commenced with GIWA in November 2020. Mila has extensive experience in European agriculture, working with the seed supply chain in Ukraine for almost 10 years. Prior to joining GIWA, Mila spent two years within the Australian Fishing Industry, working with processors and exporters of WA Rock Lobster.

Mila holds a Masters degree in Economics from the Kharkiv National University of Economics, Ukraine.

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Kayla Evans

Program Manager, Careers in Grain Project

The Careers in Grain Project has been moved across to the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).

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17 Aug 2022

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17 Aug 2022

The @GRDCWest Wickepin Grains Research Update is tomorrow! 📅 This regional event is hosted by @FaceyGroup 👨‍🌾 and will be held at Wickepin Community Centre 📍 It's not too late to register! Get your ticket here: https://t.co/b5VeiQcWfq https://t.co/7fkYlmi3bw
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15 Aug 2022

The @GRDCWest Moora Grains Research Update is tomorrow! 📅 This regional event is hosted by @WMG_WA 👨‍🌾 and will be held at the Moora Town Hall 📍 It's not too late to register! Get your ticket here: https://t.co/b5VeiQcWfq https://t.co/0YQ624CN1N
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