Grower Study Tour

For the past two decades, CBH has regularly offered growers the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the grain industry and gain insights into customer requirements through the annual CBH Grower Study Tours. The tours take growers overseas to visit some of Australia’s most important grain export markets. Previous tours have explored Japan, South Korea, China, the Middle East and the Black Sea region. CBH Grower Study Tours provide a once in a lifetime opportunity to gain a unique insight into global markets, customer needs and the unique cultural offerings available in key international grain markets.

What you need to know

Time Committment:	High – approximately 1 week
When:	19 - 26 September 2026
Location:	Philippines & Thailand
Cost:	The tour is subsidised by CBH with participants required to contribute approximately $3,000 towards travel costs.

In light of the current situation in the Middle East and potential impacts, we are monitoring travel advice and developments. For now, planning for the Grower Study Tour will proceed as normal, and we will share further updates should there be any changes.

Benefits to you

Broaden your understanding: See where your grain is processed and consumed and learn about different global farming and industry practices.
Understand your customer: Gain a unique insight into global grain markets and customer needs while learning how CBH builds and maintains relationships with key international customers.
Build on your network: Connect with other growers and CBH employees from across WA and build lifelong friendships.
The trip of a lifetime: Immerse yourself in the cultural offerings of international destinations alongside other WA grain growers and CBH employees.

Interested in attending this year’s tour?

Growers need a valid passport to participate, with at least six months validity from the tour return date of 26 September 2026.

Expressions of interest are open to all growers and will close 30 April 2026.

Philippines & Thailand

The Philippines is a strategically important and consistent market for Western Australian (WA) grain, importing more than3.5 million tonnes of Australian grain annually, predominantly feed wheat. WA supplies the majority of this demand. The market is particularly well suited to WA production in years of larger crops and lower protein profiles, with strong demographic growth supporting ongoing future demand.

Thailand is also a significant market, importing between 800,000 tonnes and 2.8 million tonnes of Australian grain each year Their demand is mainly feed wheat, with around one‑third supplied from WA. While feed barley demand is intermittent, Thailand presents future potential for promoting Australian and WA wheat for milling purposes.

Together, these markets provide demand certainty for WA growers and reinforce the importance of maintaining strong customer relationships, quality alignment and supply chain efficiency.

CBH Marketing & Trading meets regularly with South-East Asian customers in WA and abroad to strengthen relationships and build understanding of customer needs including grain quality and volume requirements.

Contact your local BRM to apply

Grower Study Tour - 2025 China

The 2025 Grower Study Tour group in China