Tehan's approach to EU FTA welcomed by the Australian grain industry

Grain Producers Australia has urged trade minister Dan Tehanto closely consider the needs of Australian grain growers when working through delicate trade negotiations with parties such as the European Union. GPA chairman Andrew Weidemann said Mr Tehan's speech at this week's Australian Grains Industry Conference was heartening in that it recognised the industry's market access needs and priorities. He said he was also confident Mr Tehan would be able to work through negotiations with the EU to support Australian grain growers. RELATED: Industry lobby for barley cash "We also support Minister Tehan's statements about the principles he's taking to the trade portfolio in being proactive, principled and patient," Mr Weidemann said. "This is especially important for the government in seeking to finalise an FTA with the EU by the middle of next year, to expand access for Australian grains into that market." Mr Weidemann said there were complexities in grains surrounding such a deal, in ...