Role

Involvement in the global grains industry

Trade Rules

NACMA, through its Committee system, develop and subsequently publish Trade Rules for grain contracts.  These rules reflect trade practice and facilitate trade between members and overcome trade disputes by setting the ground rules before trading is initiated. 

Standards and Codes of Practice

In conjunction with various industry organisations, NACMA develop and publish grain standards to ensure objectivity in grain specification. The standards are updated yearly and are accepted as the industry’s standard reference.

NACMA has also released Codes of Practice relating to the storage and transport of basic commodities and basic value added products.  These Codes are published in conjunction with Australian Oilseeds Federation.

Arbitration Process

NACMA conducts an arbitration system for members to alleviate the costly and time consuming process of legal action arising from trade disagreements. 

Government and industry liaison – Australia and International

NACMA is a member of the following Australian Committees/organisations:

• Pulse Australia
• Grains Council of Australia – Grain Trade Working Group
• Gene Technology Grains Committee
• Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service - Grains Industry Consultative Group
• National Standards Commission Committee on Grain Quality Measurements

NACMA has affiliations with the following international organisations:

• Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA)
• UK Agricultural Supply Trade Association (UKASTA)
• Grain Elevators and Processing Society (GEAPS)

Conference

NACMA, in conjunction with Australian Oilseeds Federation and Pulse Australia conducts the pre-eminent grain industry conference each year – Agriculture Australia.  This conference brings together members from all sections of the grain value chain from all regions of Australia as well as overseas. This forum allows divergent views to be expressed and debated.