East coast wheat harvest signals an end to Western Australian grain imports

After years of drought, the Port of Brisbane is once again receiving train loads of grain from Queensland paddocks, which signals an end to eastern Australia’s reliance on wheat imports from Western Australia.

Since 2017, almost five million tonnes of grain has been shipped from WA to the east coast, with most of it arriving in Queensland to feed cattle, pigs, and chickens — markets which would usually be filled with local grain.

Graincorp Northern Supply Chain Manager, Josh Connell said this year was the first chance for most farmers in southern Queensland to grow a crop since 2016 so it was exciting to see just under 2,000 tonnes of grain, ideal for breadmakers, come from its Thallon site.

“The quality has been awesome….