The race to find livestock’s silver bullet for a net zero
Genetics and seaweed hold the keys to cutting methane from livestock, yet farmers still need to be convinced it’s good for business.
Agribusiness
Beef giant faces bullying, safety concerns at cattle stations
AACo is facing allegations of bullying, homophobia and poor safety protocols at the company’s remote cattle stations.
Lower salmon stocks for skate’s sake: Plibersek
Tanya Plibersek has warned salmon farming needs to be wound-back in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour to save an endangered skate species.
Ex-army mates selling empire for $40m
Two brothers and a group of former army mates who built up an avocado aggregation in Queensland have put it on the market.
‘What a life you led, what an impact you had’
Sons Johnny and Marcus Kahlbetzer pay tribute to their father. From working on oil rigs to being kidnapped in his own Porsche, John Kahlbetzer was as competitive as he was compassionate.
‘Legacy of caring’: agriculture baron Kahlbetzer dies
One of the nation’s most famed and deeply private businessmen, John Kahlbetzer, has passed away at the age of 92, with his sons Johnny and Markus lauding his business success.
Chickens home to roost for $1bn Qld agricultural fund
Chicken king Garry Edwards has added a Queensland poultry farm to AAM Investment Group’s almost $1bn of assets under management.
Farmland sales slow as El Nino bites
The number of farmland sales have dropped to a 28-year low. What’s driving the slowdown?
‘Regrettable’: MacLachlan dynasty splits massive grazing empire
One of Australia’s largest landowners has split its family empire, with millions of hectares of pastoral land divided between fourth-generation siblings.
Plibersek ‘seriously’ ponders salmon windback
The Albanese government is ‘seriously’ considering rethinking approval for salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, a move industry warns would ‘completely undermine confidence’ in the $1.5bn sector.
China remains a high-risk bet for business
Exporters carry deep financial scars after pinning too much of their growth hopes on China. With rising tensions in the world, they are right to remain wary.
Imported meat shelf life market win
Major importers of Australian sheep meat have agreed to change a rule that will have significant impacts on sheep farmers.
Dairy supply under threat from rolling factory worker strikes
The United Workers Union is seeking a 15 per cent pay rise over three years for dairy workers.
Workers back after spilt milk
Dairy processing workers say further strikes are possible if their employers don’t meet their demands.
$100m price tag: Huge Qld properties hit the market
Two vast southern Queensland agricultural holdings have hit the market with expectations they’ll fetch about $100m.
Farmers head to High Court over milions lost to noxious weed
Queensland farmers are headed to the High Court in a long-running battle for compensation over the spread of a noxious weed they say was caused by a global seed company.
Downer dynasty selling historic $30m Hills property
Members of South Australia’s Downer family dynasty are offloading their sprawling Adelaide Hills property, which is expected to attract offers up to $30m.
Grab some milk? Not if strike succeeds
Striking dairy processing workers will place pressure on production of milk, ice cream, cheese and yoghurt.
Rare opportunity: Feedlot and spelling yards on the market
The drought threat is set to drive interest in a western Queensland feedlot and spelling yards property which is expected to sell for between $25m and $30m.
Israel’s 9/11 will rock global investment markets
The Hamas attack has been described as Israel’s 9/11 and no-one can say how it is going to play out, except that for the global economy and investment markets it won’t end quickly or well.
Farming dynasty’s huge property sale
One of SA’s prominent farming dynasties, led by a former federal MP, is selling a huge property in the state’s South-East after close to 100 years in the family.
Wine titan eyes millennial market in McLaren Vale purchase
Seppeltsfield owner Warren Randall’s latest acquisition is part of a push to attract a new generation of millennial wine drinkers.
Worried farmers bracing for income hit as big dry looms
Farm incomes are expected to be slashed by more than 40 per cent, as drier conditions and a slump in commodity prices take their toll on primary producers.
Farmers alarmed by tax hit to their super
A doubling of the tax rate for balances over $3m will have ‘far reaching consequences’ for farm businesses and rural communities, the National Farmers’ Federation believes.
Historic Qld sheep station hits market for first time in 174 years
A Queensland station that played a crucial role in the development of the Australian sheep industry is on the market for the first time in 174 years and could fetch $50m.
Climate change reporting too tough for small business
Proposed mandatory climate change disclosure laws will apply to major emitters and companies with $1bn in assets, but will extend to smaller companies too, the AICD warns.
Nufarm profit downgrade ‘commendable’: analysts
After forecasting modest growth, the crop protection and seed company has downgraded its profit 4 per cent on consensus estimates.
Seaweed cattle feed deal to cut methane emissions
A deal between an Asian beef giant and an SA tech firm marks a significant step in the commercialisation of the seaweed asparagopsis as a methane-reducing cattle feed supplement.
This priceless Aussie land empire is up for sale. What will happen to it?
The Australian Food and Agriculture Company has just placed its entire landholdings on the market, putting a mega slice of our country and its history up for grabs.
Costa board backs reduced takeover offer
The board of fruit and vegetables company Costa Group has backed a takeover bid from US-based Paine Schwartz Partners, which was trimmed by $100m just this week.
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