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Greenhouse credentials of Australia’s canola industry recognised by the European Commission
26th Sep 2023
Greenhouse credentials of Australia’s canola industry recognised by the European Commission
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AOF July Crop Report:
15th Aug 2023
Canola prospects remain bright despite fear of dry spring and lower prices bringing area back by 10%
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Australian Oilseeds Federation and Grains Australia sign MOU
24th Jul 2023
Australian Oilseeds Federation Ltd (AOF) and Grains Australia Limited (Grains Australia) are pleased to announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise a positive and cooperative working relationship
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Immediate Changes for canola treated with Haloxyfop
26th Apr 2023
Australian canola growers and their advisors are notified that the European Union has announced it intends to reduce the Maximum Residue Limit for haloxyfop and as a result, canola treated with haloxyfop should not be delivered or received into the Australian grain handling system for canola segregations destined for export.
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Australian canola harvest delivers another record
20th Dec 2022
Despite one of the most challenging canola harvests the East Coast has ever seen, the national canola crop this year will year deliver another record, potentially exceeding 7.5 million tonnes.
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Additional Canola Standard Introduced to assist with unprecedented seasonal conditions
22nd Nov 2022
AOF introduces a new receival standard for canola to assist with receipt and trading of weather-impacted canola,
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2022 Canola harvest to reach another record
10th Nov 2022
2022 Australian canola harvest expected to be another record at 6.8mmt
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Global Rapeseed Production to reach new record high.
25th Aug 2022
Berlin: August 25, 2022: With Russia and Australia anticipated to see a larger harvest, global 2022/23 rapeseed production will likely hit a new record. The USDA expects world rapeseed output to rise to a new record level of 82.5 million tonnes.
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Record canola planting heralds another bumper crop
8th Aug 2022
Expectations remain for Australian canola production to exceed the five-year average, in light of a record area sown and continuing favourable seasonal conditions.
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Another strong year for canola ahead
16th May 2022
Strong prices combined with good seeding conditions in most districts is likley to deliver another strong year for canola,
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ACCC Reports on Container and Stevedoring Issues
26th Nov 2021
The ACCC have released the Container Stevedoring Monitoring Report 2020-21. The report provides cold comfort for pulse exporters struggling to secure shipping for this coming harvest.
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2021 Canola Crop set to become a record breaker
9th Nov 2021
The 2021 Canola crop is set to break both volume and value records, as the season heads into harvest.
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South Australian Farmers welcome historic decision
2nd Nov 2020
South Australian grain growers celebrate the announcement that the moratorium on the commercial cultivation of genetically modified crops will be lifted across mainland SA.
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Canola looking good- but tempered with unknown weather impacts
2nd Nov 2020
The October AOF Crop Forecast, issued today, indicates a solid return to canola after a few years of below average production. However, recent rain in northern NSW may put a dampener on that States estimates,
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On track for success: Australian oilseeds industry releases Australian Oilseed Industry Strategic Plan 2020-2025
22nd Oct 2020
SYDNEY, Thursday 22nd October, 2020 - The Australian oilseeds industry has today released the Australian Oilseed Industry Strategic Plan 2020-2025 providing a roadmap for the industry to help address future issues and opportunities.
The Plan, developed by the industry under the stewardship of the Australian Oilseeds Federation (AOF), is designed to deliver the industry with ongoing and sustainable growth. -
2019-20 Quality of Australian Canola – Now Available for Members
30th Jul 2020
The 2019-20 Quality of Australian Canola publication (Member Only Access) is now available for AOF Members.
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2020 Oilseeds, Seed Oil and Meal Review – Call for Submissions
13th Mar 2020
2020 Trading Standards Review commences – call for industry submissions
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Latest Canola Forecast a mixed bag
18th Nov 2019
The climatic conditions for most of the canola growing regions deteriorated during Spring, which resulted in a further reduction in harvested volume projections.
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Australian Soybean Industry commits to ride out the drought
30th Aug 2019
On the back of one of the toughest years for the Australian soybean industry, growers and processors alike are stepping up to ensure the industry stays on solid ground.
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July Canola Forecast Subdued
5th Aug 2019
Late start to the Canola season leads to lower than average crop in 2019
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Canola spray compliance an industry-wide effort
20th May 2019
Canola growers are being reminded to adhere to label application directions on herbicides containing haloxyfop as part of an industry-wide effort to avoid unacceptable chemical residues.
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Glyphosate and Oilseeds
7th Oct 2018
Glyphosate and Oilseeds
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Oilseed, Oil and Meal 2018 Standards Released
8th Aug 2018
The 2018/19 AOF Trading Standards were released on August 1, 2018.
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GO Resources Announces First Regulatory Approval for Super High Oleic Safflower
28th Jun 2018
GO Resources Pty Ltd (GO) welcomes the announcement by the Office of Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) that GO's proprietary super high oleic (SHO) safflower has been approved for commercial cultivation.
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2018-19 Standards Consultation Paper (V2)
17th May 2018
AOF has issued the second industry consultation paper for the 2018/19 Trading Standards.
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2018-19 Standards Consultation Paper
15th Mar 2018
AOF has issued the first industry consultation paper for the 2018/19 Trading Standards.
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Australia secures ongoing access to EU for canola
18th Dec 2017
Legislation was passed in the EU last Friday, December 15, and gazetted over the weekend, which secures ongoing access to the EU for Australian canola. Europe is Australia’s single largest export destination for Australian canola, and passing of this legislation was critical for ongoing access post January 1, 2018.
Click here for the Media Release.
Click here for the official notification of the legislation.
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MEDIA RELEASE: Check canola pods on the branches, not just the stem
6th Oct 2017
by Cindy BenjaminCanola seed colour change indicates peak yield and oil content, making it the key determinant for timing windrowing or desiccation. While most growers and agronomists are aware of this key indicator, there are some misconceptions about what constitutes seed colour change and how it should be assessed. -
Dry conditions take their toll on 2017 canola crop
19th Sep 2017
AOF has reduced its canola production estimate by over a quarter of million tonnes for the current season, on the back of drought and frost affected crops in NSW.
Full crop report available here.
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2017 Canola crop hit by dry weather
9th Jul 2017
Recent rains have done little to improve forecast yields
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Broadleaf Crop Paddock Selection in 2017
1st Feb 2017
With the harvest finally over, attention now turns to fine-tuning planned crop rotations and making paddock selections that take into account the higher disease pressure in many crops in 2016, due to prolonged wet conditions in winter and spring.
Download the Grower Guide on Broadleaf Crop Paddock Selection in 2017.
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New South Korean MRLs for canola now effective
10th Jan 2017
Effective 1 January 2017, Stage 1 for the South Korean ‘Positive List System’ for chemical residues comes into effect. This impacts canola.
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Desiccation and Crop:Topping risks in Canola
14th Oct 2016
New Grower Guide to assist growers with meeting MRL requirements.
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Money in mud: Canola yields best in years
6th Sep 2016
The near perfect conditions for canola this year are expected to deliver above average yields across the country, despite a smaller area sown. For full crop report, click here.
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Canola Crop prospects brighten
3rd Jun 2016
Prospects for the 2016 canola crop have lifted significantly with May rainfall and lower A$
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TPP Signed- A bonus for canola
4th Feb 2016
Australian canola seed and oil set to benefit from TPP
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Updated Variety Listing
22nd Dec 2015
Click here to access.
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Canola estimates remain firm
11th Nov 2015
The Australian Oilseeds Federation has retained it volume estimates for canola for the year at around 3 million tonnes.
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Marsh v Baxter GM canola appeal outcome
3rd Sep 2015
This morning, the WA Supreme Court upheld an earlier decision, dismissing organic grower Steve Marsh's $85,000 damages claim against GM canola grower, Mike Baxter.
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Prospects brighten for 2015 canola harvest
21st Aug 2015
Despite a concerning start to the season, the impact of El Nino has been minimal on this year's canola crop so far.
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Vale: John Lamont
27th Apr 2015
Passing of John Lamont- Canola pioneer
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2014/15 Quality of Australian Canola Publication Released
24th Apr 2015
The annual publication, the Quality of Australian Canola, has now been released for 2014/15 harvest.
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Updated Spring 2014 Blackleg Management Guide
25th Sep 2014
The Spring edition of the 2014 Blackleg Management Guide is now available.
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AOF knocks back canola forecast.
9th Sep 2014
The AOF has knocked back its estimates for the 2014 canola harvest due to dry conditions, frosts and BWTV.
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Vale: Bryce Bell
30th Jun 2014
Oilseed Industry Leader passes away.
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AOF Forecasts another strong year for canola
16th Jun 2014
In the first crop report for 2014, the AOF is forecasting another strong year for canola.
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AOF Lifemember receives AOCS Fellowship
6th May 2014
The American Oil Chemists Association (AOCS) has today admitted Dr. Rod Mailer to the fellowship of the AOCS, during the annual AOCS conference in San Antonio, Texas.
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Saturated fat: we still don’t get it
27th Apr 2014
Nutritionist, Bill Shrapnel, recently penned an insightful piece on the recent media coverage on the link between saturated fat and heart disease.
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AOF Submission to Agriculture Competitiveness White Paper
23rd Apr 2014
Click here to access a copy of the AOF submission to the Federal Government review on the Competitiveness of Australian Agriculture.