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Increasing value in the Australian grains industry

The Australian Export Grains Innovation Centre (AEGIC) is an independent organisation that delivers industry-good solutions to strengthen the Australian grains industry. Through its technical expertise and insights, education programs, and tailored solutions, AEGIC addresses key opportunities and challenges across the grains value chain. Its work equips the industry with the tools and knowledge needed to remain competitive, sustainable, and responsive to evolving global demands.

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Market Insights

We analyse global market information and economic data to understand future market trends and opportunities for Australian grain.

We understand the grain quality requirements of customers so the Australian grains industry can position itself to capture maximum value from future opportunities.

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Australian grains

Grown in one of the cleanest environments in the world

Australian wheat, barley, oats, pulses and canola have an excellent reputation in international markets.

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Projects

Benchmarking Australian Wheat

Australian wheat exports often experience intense competition from Black Sea and Argentinian wheat based on price, as well as North American wheat based on functional baking performance. Benchmarking the Australian wheat used in SEA against competitor samples highlights the quality improvements required to enhance Australia’s competitive position.

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Novel innovation in oat processing

AEGIC continues to develop novel oat-based food concepts to capture increased food-grade opportunities for oats. Engagement with customers in key Asian markets on the benefits, functionality, and versatility of Australian oats aims to increase the demand for oats and oat products in these markets.

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Wheat quality market intelligence: South East Asia

Between 2015–2019, with investment from GRDC, AEGIC developed and delivered a landmark intelligence package detailing South East Asian wheat quality preferences. With investment from Grains Australia, AEGIC is expanding, reviewing and verifying this intelligence to ensure the Australian industry has access to the latest insights.

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Barley market insights: Central & Latin America

During market visits to Mexico, Peru, Chile, and Brazil in 2023, AEGIC identified an opportunity to better understand customer malting barley quality preferences and further stimulate demand for Australian malting barley. In response, with investment from Grains Australia, AEGIC will work with customers in these markets to collate objective intelligence on the quality and functionality attributes that customers require from Australian malting barley. These insights will help inform Australian industry decision-making on opportunities in these markets.

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Education and resources

Technical information, in-market support and education

We provide technical information, in-market support and education to international customers to help them understand and optimise the value of Australian grain. This makes it more likely that they will continue to use Australian grain. We also offer industry-leading training to the Australian grains industry to help companies ensure the highest level of quality for customers.

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