Welcome to the first edition of AEGIC’s monthly newsletter: In the Loop – industry intelligence for export grain producers. In this edition AEGIC’s Dr David Stephens looks at the likelihood of an El Nino event in 2014. We look at the opportunities for Australian grain in Vietnam and check out the benefits of managing efficiencies in the supply chain. Plus find out how to register your interest for AEGIC’s Grain Quality Forum Roadshow — coming to a site near you! If you like what you read, click here to subscribe to future editions of In the Loop. El Nino on radar for 2014 While cereal crops across southern cropping regions benefited from an intense low-pressure pattern during July–October, AEGIC’s Dr David Stephens explains the final El Nino Prediction Index (EPI) for 2013 was the seventh lowest since 1950 meaning there is a greater than 50% chance of a moderate strength El Nino developing during 2014. Find out more>> Supply chain costs impacting on our global competitiveness Often comprising up to 30% of the cost of grain production, improving handling efficiency and lowering per tonne production costs are the key to remaining internationally competitive. Find out more>>
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Welcome to the first edition of AEGIC’s monthly newsletter: In the Loop – industry intelligence for export grain producers.
In this edition AEGIC’s Dr David Stephens looks at the likelihood of an El Nino event in 2014. We look at the opportunities for Australian grain in Vietnam and check out the benefits of managing efficiencies in the supply chain. Plus find out how to register your interest for AEGIC’s Grain Quality Forum Roadshow — coming to a site near you!
If you like what you read, click here to subscribe to future editions of In the Loop.
El Nino on radar for 2014
While cereal crops across southern cropping regions benefited from an intense low-pressure pattern during July–October, AEGIC’s Dr David Stephens explains the final El Nino Prediction Index (EPI) for 2013 was the seventh lowest since 1950 meaning there is a greater than 50% chance of a moderate strength El Nino developing during 2014.
Find out more>>
Supply chain costs impacting on our global competitiveness
Often comprising up to 30% of the cost of grain production, improving handling efficiency and lowering per tonne production costs are the key to remaining internationally competitive.
Find out more>>
Vietnam and its potential for Australian grain
South East Asia is increasingly the most significant market for Australian grain. During the past five years there has been four countries within this region that regularly feature in the top 10 export destinations for Australian wheat.
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Grain Quality Forum – register NOW
Grain quality is increasingly important to Australia’s international customers. Understanding what determines grain quality and its role in end value is therefore vital. Register now for AEGIC’s 2014 Grain Quality Forum Roadshow — a series of FREE forums on everything grain quality.
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Collaboration to deliver more value
The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) and Victoria’s Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assist in increasing the competitiveness and value of Australia’s export grains sector.
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