Welcome to AWB
AWB is a leading diversified agricultural supply chain business specialising in the storage and handling, origination, trading and processing of grain and oilseeds. We have an extensive network of local and state representatives across the Australian grain belt that partner with Australian farmers to provide access to a range of tools and services to help them thrive.
Discover smarter solutions for the Australian farmer.
AWB Annual Crop Survey: Week 1 winners announced
12 Jun. 2019
We are pleased to announce our first cash prize winners for participants in AWB’s 2019 Annual Crop Survey.
Crops For Communities
06 Jun. 2019
To kick off the 2019/20 season, we are launching a new community program for GrainFlow customers.
Droughts and flooding rains
04 Jun. 2019
Talk about droughts and flooding rains. In the US, weather continues to play havoc, delaying planting of the corn crops and causing flooding of wheat fields. Here in Australia, areas of the east coast are looking down the barrel of a third year of below par winter crop rainfall.
Volatility returns to grains
27 May. 2019
In our part of the world, follow up rain is badly needed but on the other side of the globe, too much rain is rattling markets.
Domestic wheat cash markets firm
21 May. 2019
After some busy weeks of burning diesel in the paddock, this year’s autumn sowing program is now approaching the finishing line, bringing with it a bit more optimism.
Crop Insurance from a growers perspective
15 May. 2019
Hats off to the Grain Growers Association for their proactive advocacy on crop insurance. In this month’s edition of the GGA Magazine, one of our crop insurance customers, Corey Blacksell is featured. Corey was one of the first growers to take up our innovative Frost Insurance product and he talks about his experience in this article.
Global Bears Continue to Weigh on Markets
13 May. 2019
With planting underway across the east coast, attention now turns to the arrival of follow-up rain to assist with crop establishment and building further moisture for those yet to get the planter out of the shed.
How to lock in wheat basis prices at current levels
06 May. 2019
Understanding wheat basis prices is important for growers wishing to control the price they receive for their grain.
Markets susceptible despite the nice drop
06 May. 2019
A slow moving weather system featured across the eastern states last week, with the rain beginning in South Australia and moving slowly North-East as it filtered into QLD over Friday and Saturday.
Will the ASX come to wheat’s party?
29 Apr. 2019
Rainfall that fell in areas of eastern NSW just over three weeks ago are now showing a slight tinge of green with grazing and canola crops starting to take shape...
Grain from way out west continues to flow
22 Apr. 2019
Local spot markets have struggled over the past week as demand wanes and the flow of imported grain from the west continues unhindered. Unfavourable weather conditions throughout our cropping region might have been expected to tighten markets...
Proud to contribute to new sports facility in Charlton
15 Apr. 2019
Charlton Park re-development project will be a brand-new multi-purpose sport and recreational centre, with a range of sports such as football, netball, hockey, tennis and cricket to name a few...
WA Snaps Up Frost Cover
11 Apr. 2019
Interest in Frost Insurance is really growing, as growers look to manage this substantial production risk. The Countryman takes a look at frost cover a little deeper. Read the full article by clicking here
Cautious Optimism after the Rain
11 Apr. 2019
Whilst this rain was very beneficial over the last week, particularly in the Castlereagh river system, it is hugely important we see timely follow up rain.
3 business-day payment terms for WA cash contracts.
04 Apr. 2019
New for WA growers is 3 business day payment terms for cash contracts.
An eventful week for Canola
02 Apr. 2019
There has been some useful rainfall in many areas of NSW and QLD over the last couple of weeks which has given pause to growers finalising their seeding plans this year. While sub-soil moisture...
Barley Cracks Appearing
28 Mar. 2019
Since 2015/16 harvesting the once ‘ugly duckling’ has risen to be a very useful income earner due to its high domestic and export demand, outstanding yield, and the ability of production in the hardest of climates.
Know VICTORY® Roundup® Ready Canola? Think Again.
15 Mar. 2019
Here are 6 things about the VICTORY® Roundup® Ready Canola program you may not know.
Warmly welcoming frost insurance back in 2019
15 Mar. 2019
We are pleased to say our crop insurance products are firmly on offer in 2019!
Grain markets seek guidance
13 Mar. 2019
Grain markets continue to seek guidance from our global counterparts while local markets remain subdued.
International Women's Day
07 Mar. 2019
Australian Penne Kehl, Director of Cargill Asia Pacific shares her story on International Women's Day.
FTA with Indonesia positive for the Australian grains industry
04 Mar. 2019
The FTA with Indonesia will be a positive for the Australian grains industry.
Outside influences drive the Australian market
28 Feb. 2019
Outside influences have affected the market more than the consistent dry conditions on the Eastern Australia seaboard writes Warren Lander.
