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Have a look at these recommendations for Barley in AU.
http://www.saff.com.au/site/page.cfm?area_id=10&content_id=5372
"Barley marketing report offers positive way forward: SAFF
Released: 2006-12-05
The South Australian Farmers’ Federation (SAFF) Grains Council has commended the SA Barley Marketing Working Group in the public release of its report on the future of barley marketing in South Australia, which recommends a three-year transition to deregulation.
The working group was independently chaired by former Speaker of the House of Representatives Neil Andrew and comprised grain growers Garry Hansen (Coomandook), Stuart Murdoch (Warooka) and Michael Schaefer (Buckleboo) as well as SA Government representatives Don Plowman and Geoff Knight.
The report made a total of seven recommendations regarding the future of export barley marketing:
1. That the bulk barley export market in South Australia be deregulated following a three-year transition period of export licensing for companies participating in the South Australian barley export industry.
2. Any company wishing to export during the transition period must be accredited to gain a licence.
3. That the government establish the legislative framework that will enable the regulatory role outlined in recommendations 1 and 2 to be performed by the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA).
4. That these measures take effect as from July 1, 2007.
5. That the government develop a memorandum of understanding with the SAFF Grains Council, representing SA barley growers, to facilitate the provision of a range of grower services in line with the needs of a deregulated market.
6. That the government support the delivery of a well-funded and extensive education program to assist South Australian barley growers in making the transition to a deregulated barley market.
7. That the government pursue Federal funding opportunities for the initiatives outlined in the working group report.
Following the formal launch of the working group report today and its presentation to Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister Rory McEwen, the SAFF Grains Council unanimously agreed to adopt the report's seven recommendations as being “the most effective way forward for bulk export barley marketing in South Australia in light of the changed political and industry environment”.
SAFF Grains Council Chairman Brett Roberts commended the working group for its far-reaching analysis of the barley marketing system and its endeavours to provide solutions to the impasse that had developed between opposing sides of the barley marketing debate.
“The recommendations offer a staged approach toward an open market,” Mr Roberts said.”
“I would particularly like to acknowledge the support of Minister McEwen in giving barley growers the opportunity to participate in considering the changes that needed to happen.
“Neil Andrew and his working group have provided government and industry stakeholders with some clear direction that firmly takes into consideration the needs of growers now and into the future and should provide a good starting point for addressing the difficult issues the industry has faced in recent years.”
Mr Roberts said that the SAFF Grains Council welcomed the opportunity to work with the Government in developing the memorandum of understanding and working through the implementation of the recommendations.
The full SA Barley Marketing Working Group report can be downloaded here 436 kb"
Have a look at these recommendations for Barley in AU.
http://www.saff.com.au/site/page.cfm?area_id=10&content_id=5372
"Barley marketing report offers positive way forward: SAFF
Released: 2006-12-05
The South Australian Farmers’ Federation (SAFF) Grains Council has commended the SA Barley Marketing Working Group in the public release of its report on the future of barley marketing in South Australia, which recommends a three-year transition to deregulation.
The working group was independently chaired by former Speaker of the House of Representatives Neil Andrew and comprised grain growers Garry Hansen (Coomandook), Stuart Murdoch (Warooka) and Michael Schaefer (Buckleboo) as well as SA Government representatives Don Plowman and Geoff Knight.
The report made a total of seven recommendations regarding the future of export barley marketing:
1. That the bulk barley export market in South Australia be deregulated following a three-year transition period of export licensing for companies participating in the South Australian barley export industry.
2. Any company wishing to export during the transition period must be accredited to gain a licence.
3. That the government establish the legislative framework that will enable the regulatory role outlined in recommendations 1 and 2 to be performed by the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA).
4. That these measures take effect as from July 1, 2007.
5. That the government develop a memorandum of understanding with the SAFF Grains Council, representing SA barley growers, to facilitate the provision of a range of grower services in line with the needs of a deregulated market.
6. That the government support the delivery of a well-funded and extensive education program to assist South Australian barley growers in making the transition to a deregulated barley market.
7. That the government pursue Federal funding opportunities for the initiatives outlined in the working group report.
Following the formal launch of the working group report today and its presentation to Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister Rory McEwen, the SAFF Grains Council unanimously agreed to adopt the report's seven recommendations as being “the most effective way forward for bulk export barley marketing in South Australia in light of the changed political and industry environment”.
SAFF Grains Council Chairman Brett Roberts commended the working group for its far-reaching analysis of the barley marketing system and its endeavours to provide solutions to the impasse that had developed between opposing sides of the barley marketing debate.
“The recommendations offer a staged approach toward an open market,” Mr Roberts said.”
“I would particularly like to acknowledge the support of Minister McEwen in giving barley growers the opportunity to participate in considering the changes that needed to happen.
“Neil Andrew and his working group have provided government and industry stakeholders with some clear direction that firmly takes into consideration the needs of growers now and into the future and should provide a good starting point for addressing the difficult issues the industry has faced in recent years.”
Mr Roberts said that the SAFF Grains Council welcomed the opportunity to work with the Government in developing the memorandum of understanding and working through the implementation of the recommendations.
The full SA Barley Marketing Working Group report can be downloaded here 436 kb"