Record annual survey response reveals evolution of South Australia’s grain producers

The report, based on a record 1,046 responses from grain producers across every cropping region of South Australia, provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots of the industry's structure, workforce, business confidence and future direction.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) Chief Executive Officer Brad Perry said more than one-third of respondents lease land to expand and achieve scale to support their farming businesses.

"This survey shows the modern grain producer is running an increasingly sophisticated business. Whether it's employing staff, leasing land to achieve scale, planning succession or investing in new technology, today's grain businesses are continually evolving," Mr Perry said.

"Grain producers have always planned for the long term, but the decisions they are making are becoming increasingly complex. Leasing land can help businesses achieve scale, better utilise machinery and labour, manage capital more effectively or support succession planning."

The report, based on a record 1,046 responses from grain producers across every cropping region of South Australia, provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots of the industry's structure, workforce, business confidence and future direction.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) Chief Executive Officer Brad Perry said more than one-third of respondents lease land to expand and achieve scale to support their farming businesses.

"This survey shows the modern grain producer is running an increasingly sophisticated business. Whether it's employing staff, leasing land to achieve scale, planning succession or investing in new technology, today's grain businesses are continually evolving," Mr Perry said.

"Grain producers have always planned for the long term, but the decisions they are making are becoming increasingly complex. Leasing land can help businesses achieve scale, better utilise machinery and labour, manage capital more effectively or support succession planning."

The report, based on a record 1,046 responses from grain producers across every cropping region of South Australia, provides one of the most comprehensive snapshots of the industry's structure, workforce, business confidence and future direction.

Grain Producers SA (GPSA) Chief Executive Officer Brad Perry said more than one-third of respondents lease land to expand and achieve scale to support their farming businesses.

"This survey shows the modern grain producer is running an increasingly sophisticated business. Whether it's employing staff, leasing land to achieve scale, planning succession or investing in new technology, today's grain businesses are continually evolving," Mr Perry said.

"Grain producers have always planned for the long term, but the decisions they are making are becoming increasingly complex. Leasing land can help businesses achieve scale, better utilise machinery and labour, manage capital more effectively or support succession planning."