AWB Releases Grain to WA Stock Feeders

DONALD - Jul 6/01 - STAT -- The Australian Wheat Board (AWB) has joined the Grain Pool in diverting grain from export markets to drought stressed livestock producers in the state of Western Australia.

Co-ordinator of the stock feed release program for the AWB, Richard Beck, said, "Farmers will be able to access the AWB’s wheat stocks at current market prices.

"The service will be available at a limited number of WA CBH sites, and tonnage may be restricted at some locations to fit in with AWB’s export shipping requirements and CBH operations."

Grain will be available from CBH sites at Albany, Geraldton, Forestfield and a number of country receival points.

Buyers will need to provide three days notice of their intention to pick up grain, and must pay by electronic funds transfer or bank cheque prior to acquiring their grain. The minimum contract size is 25 metric tons.

Grain Pool Western Australia marketing manager Andrew Young announced that organization's program earlier in the week. He said the company will make barley and possibly lupins available in all port zones. But, there could be restrictions in terms of tonnages and locations for supply.

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