Grain Producers South Australia (GPSA) has launched its Sustainability Roadmap 2026–2030, providing an industry-led pathway to support a productive, adaptive and globally competitive grain sector in South Australia.
The organisation commissioned South Australian sustainability consultant Edge Impact to develop a South Australian Grain Sustainability Roadmap, the ‘first-of-its kind’ for the sector in South Australia.
The roadmap outlines how the state’s grain industry can measure, manage and demonstrate its sustainability credentials in response to increasing expectations from governments, international markets, financiers and supply chains.
GPSA chairperson John Gladigau said the roadmap would help ensure growers were equipped to respond to future market requirements while continuing to deliver high-quality grain.
“South Australian grain producers are already strong stewards of the land, but we know that global markets and governments are increasingly seeking verified sustainability credentials,” he said.
“This roadmap is about making sure our growers are not only meeting those expectations but are also able to clearly demonstrate the great work they are already doing on-farm.”
The GPSA Sustainability Roadmap identifies five key pathways to guide industry action over the next five years, including:
• Establishing a baseline for sustainability metrics and data collection
• Monitoring industry progress over time
• Showcasing South Australia’s sustainability story to global markets
• Bridging the knowledge gap for growers
• Facilitating greater industry collaboration.
These pathways aim to deliver a unified approach to sustainability across the South Australian grain industry, improve grower engagement and ensure alignment with emerging national and international expectations for sustainable grain production, as outlined in the roadmap.
“Importantly, it provides a practical framework to help growers understand what sustainability means in a local context and gives our industry the tools and consistency needed to communicate our story to markets around the world,” Mr Gladigau said.
Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven welcomed the launch, recognising the roadmap’s importance in helping the sector remain competitive.
“South Australia’s grain sector is a cornerstone of our regional economy and a vital contributor to global food security,” she said.
“As international customers and investors increasingly seek assurance around environmental performance and land management, this industry-led sustainability roadmap will support growers to benchmark their practices, adopt best-practice approaches and communicate their credentials with confidence.
“The state government is proud to support the grain industry as it takes this next step toward ensuring it remains productive, profitable and sustainable into the future.”
The GPSA Sustainability Roadmap 2026–2030 can be found at grainproducerssa.com.au
