The Grain Industry Association of WA (GIWA)

What The Grain Industry Association of WA (GIWA) does

The Grain Industry Association of Western Australia (GIWA) is a not-for-profit, whole-of-value-chain member industry association incorporated under the WA Associations Incorporation Act 2015 and headquartered in Como, Western Australia. Formed in 2008 through the consolidation of five state-based associations (NACMA WA, Oilseeds WA, the Western Oat Alliance, the Western Region Barley Council and Pulse WA) following the deregulation of the Australian wheat industry, GIWA convenes researchers, plant breeders, seed distributors, growers, agronomists, processors, bulk and container logistics providers and grain traders across Western Australia. Its core services are coordination and information products rather than technology: monthly WA Crop Reports that benchmark area and production estimates; management of coarse grain trading standards in WA via the GIWA Standards Committee; annual malt barley variety receival rationalisation through the Barley Council; administration of the COGGO Research Fund; operation of the $10.12 million Processed Oat Partnership (POP) program funded by the WA State Government; and delivery of GRDC Grains Research Updates and Farm Business Updates as a contracted service provider to GRDC. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and five commodity councils (Wheat, Barley, Oilseeds, Oats, Pulses) and holds formal representation into national bodies including Grains Australia, Grain Trade Australia, Grain Producers Australia, Grain Growers Limited, the Australian Oilseeds Federation and GRDC.

GIWA generates revenue through three streams: tiered membership fees ranging from $45 per annum for retired/student members to $7,525 per annum for Large Corporate members (six tiers, billed annually on a July-June financial year, GST inclusive); multi-year service agreements with the WA Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and CBH Group for industry coordination, trade development and market access support; and project delivery fees from GRDC and COGGO for events and R&D administration. The organization operates with approximately 8-12 core staff and relies on voluntary contributions of thousands of hours annually from Board, Council and working group members. Major corporate members include CBH Group, GrainCorp, InterGrain, CSBP, AGT Breeding, Louis Dreyfus Company, Cargill, Bunge, Rabobank, Balco, Boortmalt and Pioneer Seeds. GIWA does not develop proprietary technology products, has no public or partner-facing API, and does not disclose financials as a private not-for-profit association.

Name

The Grain Industry Association of WA (GIWA)

Legal name

Grain Industry Association of Western Australia Inc.

Website

https://giwa.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGAAAH

Mixed Cereal & Grain Farming (Multiple Grains)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Cereal & Grain Farming (Wheat, Corn, Rice, Barley, Oats)

Keywords

• Grain industry association
• Grain crop reporting
• Agricultural standards management
• Commodity council coordination
• Agricultural research funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Como

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Revenue: GIWA generates revenue through membership fees at six different tiers ranging from $45/year for retired/student members to $7,525/year for large corporate members. Membership is on a financial year basis (July-June) with pro-rata charges for new members.
2. Service Agreements: GIWA is funded through service agreements with the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and the CBH Group, providing industry services and support.
3. Project Delivery: GIWA delivers grain industry projects and administers the COGGO Research Fund on behalf of COGGO. Also serves as a services provider to GRDC, running GRDC Research Updates in Western Australia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

GIWA is a not-for-profit, whole-of-value-chain member industry association serving the Western Australian grain industry. It delivers industry coordination, monthly Crop Reports estimating WA grain production, grain receival standards management for coarse grains, malt barley variety rationalization services, administration of the COGGO Research Fund, the Processed Oat Partnership program, GRDC Grains Research Updates events, and five Commodity Councils (Wheat, Barley, Oilseeds, Oats, Pulses).

Product overview

GIWA is a not-for-profit industry association serving the Western Australian grain industry. The organization offers a portfolio of coordination, information, and standards management services rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include: monthly GIWA Crop Reports providing production estimates; Grain Trading Standards management for WA; Malt Barley Variety Receival Rationalisation services; administration of the COGGO Research Fund for R&D investment; and management of the Processed Oat Partnership (POP) - a $10.12M state government-funded initiative. GIWA also delivers GRDC Research Updates as a service provider, operates five Commodity Councils (Wheat, Barley, Oilseeds, Oats, Pulses), and provides the Strategic Priorities for WA Grains Industry 2035+ framework. Membership services include the GIWAConnect members-only newsletter. These services are delivered through the GIWA website, direct communications, and organized industry events rather than a traditional software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GIWA WA Crop Reports

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008GIWA works in partnership with DPIRD (formerly DAFWA) on trade development, market access issues, and industry projects. DPIRD provides funding through service agreements and the Grower Group Alliance is funded by DPIRD Royalties for Regions.
• CBH GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBH Group is both a major member and funding partner through service agreements. GIWA supports CBH in trade development and market access. CBH provides receival standards for WA grain handling.
• Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIWA is a services provider to GRDC, running the GRDC Research Updates and GRDC Farm Business Updates in Western Australia. GRDC funds research and development across the Australian grains industry.
• Grains AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIWA works with Grains Australia on grain classification and variety accreditation processes through cross-representation on commodity councils. Grains Australia sets national wheat and pulse standards.
• COGGO (Council of Grain Grower Organisations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIWA administers the COGGO Research Fund on behalf of COGGO. COGGO invests in innovative R&D projects benefiting WA grain growers through a voluntary levy collected from members.
• Grower Group AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginally funded by GRDC and hosted at UWA, the Grower Group Alliance project transferred to GIWA in 2014 and is now funded by DPIRD as a new NFP grower group collaboration.
• Processed Oat Partnership (POP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPOP is an industry-led initiative supported by WA State Government ($10.12 million commitment) designed to grow the WA oat industry over 20 years. GIWA Oat Council is the lead program partner providing communication between stakeholders.
• Australian Oilseeds FederationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIWA is a member of the Australian Oilseeds Federation which sets national oilseeds standards. GIWA contributes to maintaining and opening markets for canola seed, oil and meal.
• Grain Trade AustraliamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIWA is a member of Grain Trade Australia which sets national wheat and pulse standards. GIWA supports the grain industry's national self-regulated GTA Standards Submissions process.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• NSW Farmers Association: NSW state-level peak body for farmers with a dedicated Grains Committee addressing wheat, barley, and canola policy and R&D priorities. It is a regional peer to GIWA in that it performs state-level grains industry representation, although its scope is broader (all agriculture) rather than grain-specific.
• AgForce Queensland: Queensland state-level industry association representing broadacre, grain, and livestock producers with a dedicated Grains section. It mirrors GIWA's whole-of-value-chain state association model but for Queensland growers, making it a strong regional peer with comparable commodity council and policy advocacy structures.
• Victorian Farmers Federation: Victorian state-level peak farmer body with a Grains Council representing Victorian cereal, oilseed, and pulse producers. Comparable to GIWA in function (state-level grain industry representation and policy) but operating in a different geography and with a broader agricultural remit beyond grains alone.

Direct peers

• Australian Oilseeds Federation: National peak body for the Australian oilseeds industry that sets oilseeds standards and represents the canola, sunflower, and soybean value chains. GIWA is a member and contributes to AOF through its Oilseeds Council, making AOF the direct national peer for GIWA's oilseed-related activities.
• Grains Australia: National industry-good company responsible for grain variety classification, trade development, and market access across wheat, barley, pulses, and oilseeds. GIWA works directly with Grains Australia on classification and accreditation, making it the closest national counterpart to GIWA's Wheat, Barley, and Pulse Council functions.
• Grain Trade Australia: National peak body that sets the wheat, barley, and pulse trading standards used across Australia, with cross-representation on GIWA's commodity councils. It is the most direct functional peer to GIWA at the national level, operating in the same 'industry good' coordination space but for the whole of Australia rather than just WA.
• Grain Producers Australia: National representative body for Australian grain producers focused on policy, research funding (levy oversight), and grower advocacy. GIWA has representation into Grain Producers Australia via its commodity councils, making it a peer in producer representation but at the national scale versus GIWA's WA scale.
• Grain Growers Limited: National member-based organization providing commercial services, advocacy, and grower development programs to Australian grain farmers. Comparable to GIWA in operating as a member industry association but oriented toward commercial/advocacy services rather than the standards-management focus that defines GIWA.

Broad incumbents

• CropLife Australia: National peak industry body for the plant science and crop protection sector, representing ag-input manufacturers and adjacents to the grains industry. It is a broader incumbent than GIWA, operating at the input-manufacturer level across all of Australian agriculture rather than a state-level grain value-chain coordinator.
• National Farmers' Federation: Australia's national peak body for agriculture, providing cross-commodity policy and advocacy across all farming sectors including grains. It is a broad incumbent peer to GIWA in that it convenes industry-good functions nationally, but it does not run grain-specific standards or crop reporting the way GIWA does for WA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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