Levies and Deductions
Levies
There are several State & Federal Government levies that as grain buyers from the Primary Producers Centre State Exports is legally obligated to deduct from the grower payment and pay directly to the appropriate government agency on the grower’s behalf. These levies are as listed below
State Levies - 2012/13 season
Primary Industry Funding Scheme (PIFS) - $0.20/t
South Australian Grain Industry Trust (SAGIT) - $0.30/t
Federal Levies - 2012/13 season
Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry Australia (AFFA) – 1.02% of farm gate value
End Point Royalties - 2012/13 season
Grain producers are legally obligated to pay end point royalties on certain crop varieties. To assist grain producers and royalty managers Centre State Exports will deduct the applicable end point royalty from grower payments and remit the funds to the relevant royalty manager. All varieties, relevant breeders and rates are listed below.
Abbreviation Used and Royalty Manager Contacts
| Abbreviation | Full Company Name | Postal Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AACT |
Australian Agricultural
Crop Technologies |
46 Boolcarrol Rd Wee Waa
NSW 2388 |
02 67953050 | http://www.aacroptech.com |
| AEXCO |
Australian Exporters
Company Pty Ltd |
PO Box 8178 Newtown
Vic 3220 |
0408 688478 | http://www.aexco.com.au/ |
| AGT | Australian Grain Technologies |
PMB1 GlenOsmond
SA 5064 |
08 83130812 | http://www.ausgraintech.com |
| Austgrains | Austgrains Pty Ltd |
PO Box 748 Moree
NSW 2400 |
0429 838792 | http://www.austgrains.com.au |
| SeedNet |
SeedNet
(previously AWB Seeds) |
PO Box 1409 Horsham
Vic 3400 |
03 53810404 | http://www.seednet.com.au |
| Canola Breeders |
Canola Breeders
Western Australia |
Locked Bag 888
Perth Como 6952 |
1300 667371 | http://www.canolabreeders.com.au |
| COGGO | COGGO Seeds |
Locked Bag 888
Perth Como 6952 |
08 93633400 | http://www.coggo.net.au |
| GrainSearch | Grainsearch Pty Ltd |
PO Box 1706 Bakery Hill
Vic 3354 |
0429 314943 | http://www.grainsearch.com.au |
| InterGrain | InterGrain Pty Ltd |
19 Ambitious Link, Bibra Lake
WA 6163 |
08 93683218 | http://www.intergrain.com |
| Monsanto | Monsanto Australia Ltd |
PO Box 6051 StKilda Rd Central
Vic 8008 |
03 95227173 | http://www.monsanto.com.au |
| NuSeed | NuSeed | PO Box 377 Horsham 3402 | 1800 993573 | http://www.nuseed.com.au |
| Pac Seeds | Pacific Seeds Pty Ltd |
PO Box 337 Toowoomba
QLD 4350 |
07 46902628 |
http://www.pacificseeds.com.au/ products/wheat.html |
| Seedmark |
Heritage Seeds
(formerly Seedmark) |
PO BOX 6175 HALIFAX STREET
ADELAIDE SA 5000 |
0882349333 | http://www.planttech.com.au |
| Viterra Seeds | Viterra Seeds | GPO Box 1169 Adelaide SA 5001 | 08 8304 5046 | http://www.viterra.com |
Viterra Storage & Handling Charges
Since 2009/10 season Viterra have charged all monthly carry fees to the buyer, we believe the fairest way is a user pays system with the monthly carry charge. Centre State Exports picks up the receival and the Shrinkage but the monthly storage fees are deducted from the grower’s payment. Viterra’s fee structure is listed below.View Viterra 2012/13 storage fees
