Ingham’s CEO feels pay pinch after poor performance
The country’s largest poultry producer says incentives will be rejigged in face of poor outlook as profits dive and costs rise.
Agribusiness
Kennett: Supermarket suppliers ‘still fear retribution’
Producers are struggling to break even, but aren’t using supermarkets’ dispute resolution process, and the ACCC has noticed.
Meat, grains sectors readying for three new free trade deals
Free trade agreements are imminent with some of the world’s biggest markets. Find out about them here.
Dairy margin squeeze starts to ease
Dairy farmers have enjoyed record farmgate prices, but have been hindered by input costs. In recent weeks, change is afoot. See the figures.
How pound plunge affects Aussie ag
The British pound has fallen to its lowest level against the Australian dollar this decade. Here’s what it means for ag.
Voting beef threatens to sink new peak cattle body
A dispute over giant graziers in northern Australia having more votes than smaller producers in the south could sink a new peak body.
Mumm’s the word on island’s sparkling future
It’s enough to make a Frenchman cringe, but could Tasmania be the next Champagne?
Fonterra warns of hit to milk production as flooding risk rises
Western Star butter maker Fonterra says while the outlook is balanced, Australia heading into its third consecutive La Niña poses risks to peak production.
Penfolds’ Chinese made wine hits shelves
The luxury drinks group may consider exporting its new Chinese made wine in the future as it expands its foothold in the fledgling Chinese wine industry.
Aussie investors snap up NT cattle stations
Northern Territory cattle stations Maryfield and Limbunya, spanning 660,000ha, have sold in a deal worth a reported $175 million.
What’s next for Aussie farm prices?
Australia’s rural property market has entered uncharted territory in recent years with predicted bumper seasons keeping farm prices at a premium.
Farm sector debt hits record high
Agricultural loans and leases rose 6 per cent to a record high in 2020-21, new data shows. Experts say it’s a good thing.
Emerald Grain to be sold again
One of Australia’s leading grain storage and handling companies will be sold for the third time since 2014, in a deal with a global food giant.
3D X-rays to boost border biosecurity
World-first cutting-edge technology will soon be used to crack down on wildlife smuggling that threatens Australia’s $80 billion ag industry.
Fonterra axes $1.2bn Australian business float
The dairy giant was looking to spin off its Australian business to differentiate its main New Zealand business ‘on the world stage’.
How natural capital could drive farm sales
Macdoch Foundation chief Michelle Gortan joins The Australian Ag Podcast to discuss natural on-farm capital and how it can change farm evaluation.
Farm management deposit scheme hits record high
The scheme designed to help farmers save for the next downturn is increasing in popularity, with a record balance at June this year.
Riverina powerhouse hits the market
The mammoth 3010ha Baker Grain Aggregation in the southern NSW Riverina is for sale and expected to command a premium price.
Farmers encouraged to sign up to Fonterra class action
Fonterra is being “unnecessarily intimidatory” towards farmers in a class action over the 2016 clawback, as it plays hardball over mental health claims.
Passing muster on long stock route home
The Yawuru people taking over the Roebuck Plains cattle station near Broome was a moment of celebration but also carried a considerable amount of pressure.
Nationals speak out over Brit’s AACo move
National Party leader David Littleproud says British billionaire Joe Lewis’s control of AACo needs to be in Australia’s best interests.
How the cost of diesel is impacting farmers
Sky-high diesel prices are taking a toll on the farming sector, driving up supply chain costs and causing a cash flow crisis as the industry prepares to harvest a bumper winter crop.
Flooding fears with full dams
Saturated catchments and a LaNina event have landholders along the Murray worried about floods as Dartmouth Dam sits at 99 per cent.
Rural Funds strikes 40-year deal for macadamia orchards
More than 2000ha of central Queensland cropping and cattle properties will be converted into macadamia orchards after ASX-listed Rural Funds struck a 40-year leasing deal.
Victorian cropping farms record extraordinary price leap
The price of Victorian cropping farmland has exploded, increasing in value by 78 per cent in the past year, a new report has revealed.
Blundy’s $250m cattle station deal falls over
A retail billionaire has put his massive one million hectare cattle station back on the market after a contract for the Northern Territory aggregation fell over.
‘Mushrooms, cactus’: Blundstone puts more plants in boots
The family-owned shoe manufacturer says it wants to double sales in the next five years as it ramps up expansion in North America.
United Malt confident it can navigate out of higher debt
Potential takeover target United Malt says it won’t need to raise more capital after tweaking short-term debt arrangements with bankers.
Incitec’s fertiliser earnings dip but demerger still likely
The company’s Australian fertiliser earnings before interest and tax of $40m-$45m was up to $25m lower than $65m analysts’ consensus figures.
Seppeltsfield owner snaps up Bunyip Water in $22m deal
Randall Wine Group has purchased the crucial pipeline, connecting the Gawler River with the Barossa, from regional authorities.
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