Complete the planting survey and you could win.  All surveys fully completed and returned by 5.00pm Fri 25th June will go into the draw to win 1/2 dozen bottles of premium wine.
One winner will be drawn from each of the following areas - Central Qld, Southern Qld, Northern NSW, Central NSW, Southern NSW, Western Vic and Goulburn Valley, Vic.
All surveys fully completed and returned by 5.00pm Fri 25th June will go into the draw.
Each prize valued at approx $100.

Terms & Conditions: The promotion commences Tuesday 15th June 2010 and closes at 5.00pm Friday, 25th June 2010.  The winners will be randomly drawn at 58 Fox street Walgett, NSW 2832 at 5pm AEST on Wednesday 30th June, 2010.  The winner will be notified by telephone and in writing within two days of the draw, and their name will be published on the Special One Grain website within 7 days of the draw.  Entry is open to growers who fully complete and return the Special One Grain 2010 planting survey by the closing date.  One entry per NGR allowed.  Employees of Special One Grain are not eligible to win.  The Promoter's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.  Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Promoter's database.  The Promoter reserves the right to redraw in the event of any entrant being unable to satisfy these competition conditions or forfeiting or not claiming a prize.  Further draws will be conducted, as required, at the same time and place as the original draw.  The prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.  The Promoter is Special One Grain Accumulator Pty Ltd ABN 32 113 508 875 trading as Special One Grain.  Authorised under NSW Permit No. LTPS/10/05682.

Walgett Special One Co-operative, trading as Special One Grain, have recently purchased the Domatex Cotton Processing Plant at 1 Yarrie Lake Road, Narrabri with a view to utilising the shed and land for bulk handling of grain and pulses.
 
CEO, Ed Colless described the purchase as "part of a strategic, long term investment encompassing growth and logistics.  Part of our mission statement is to improve the financial returns of our growers’ grain enterprises by focusing on and improving value chain services and addressing problems that erode profitability. This purchase satisfies this mission"
 
Special One Grain is a specialist pool management and grain marketing organisation that creates value for grain growers. With a 23 year history of grain marketing, head office in Walgett and grain marketers currently based in Moree, Burren Junction and Dubbo, Special One Grain is well positioned to capitalise on this new venture.  Following on from two relatively good cropping production years and with 2010 shaping up to be another above average year, this is a timely purchase.
 
Ed Colless related that "currently negotiations are underway to engage a professional organisation to develop a site plan.  Development costs need to be assessed in line with high volume grain handling efficiencies with a focus on advanced modern technology." Expressions of interest are invited for the purchase of all or part of the mote ginning equipment.
 
Walgett Special One Co-operative was formed in 1987 by a group of pro-active growers to deal specifically with the marketing of high, protein screenings wheat. From these relatively humble beginnings, the wholly owned subsidiary Special One Grain has recently emerged as one of the largest wheat pool providers on the east coast of Australia as well being a major player in the domestic grain market.

Special One Grain marketers are on farm and on the phone every day talking to growers. They speak with too many growers who held grain over from last year without a risk management strategy. Too many growers lost tens of thousands of dollars. Some lost hundreds of thousands of dollars by trying to pick cash price spikes.

Currently there are large quantities of grain stored around the world. Australia carried millions of tonnes of unsold grain across to this year’s harvest and we look like carrying millions of tonnes more across to next year’s 2010/2011 harvest.

The Australian dollar is currently strong against global currencies and it’s trending stronger.

Large quantities of unsold grain and the strong Australian dollar are currently putting downward pressure on Australian grain prices. Therefore grain growers and grain marketers should be working together to manage grain stocks plus maximize returns to growers.

Special One Grain is a specialist pool manager. Special One grain Pools have proven over the years to effectively and efficiently manage grain stocks. Special One Grain Pools have proven over the years to maximize grower returns while satisfying grower cash flow requirements.

The good news is that global grain consumption is consistently increasing year after year. This augers well for a global take up of stored grain stocks over the next 2 years.

Special One Grain offers growers a 12 month pool as well as a 24 month pool. Both pools are designed with the help of growers to maximize returns and satisfy cash flow requirements. In particular the 24 month pool is designed to take advantage of increasing grain prices as global consumption continues to increase and excess global grain stocks are steadily eaten away.

Talk to your local Special One Grain marketer. You don’t have to sell for cash at harvest just to get cash flow. You don’t have to sell at harvest for a discounted cash price. They can show you how the Special One Grain pools do a great job in meeting your cash flow requirements and how they maximize your returns.

Remember Special One Grain is 100% owned and controlled by growers. Your local Special One Grain marketer is on your side and is 100% working for you.

Call today. Dial 1300 28 12 28.

Flour Facts for Vietnam was initiated by Special One Grain and conducted by BRI Australia at its North Ryde headquarters. Chief executive officer of the Walgett-based Special One Grain co-operative in North West NSW said the course was integral to developing solid relationships more...