Time for Australia to step up over food shortage
The time has come for Australia to step up to its responsibility to help feed the world in the wake of the shocks and disruptions to the global food system, says Anthony Pratt.
Agribusiness
Food costs to soar as farmers see margins fall
Food prices are set to soar 10 per cent this year, eroding the profit margins of farmers and processors.
High feed prices put pressure on farmers
The nation’s biggest animal feed miller, Ridley, is pushing through price increases for farmers of 30 to 50 per cent, which may lift prices for meat, poultry and fish.
Agriculture index fertilises a growth industry
A new Agribusiness Index on the ASX should drive an increase in capital for primary producers as they look to expand.
Here’s four ag stocks to make money in 2022: Aitken
Global food shortages will create a ‘huge opportunity’ for Australian producers in the next decade, says high-profile stockbroker Angus Aitken. Here are four on his radar.
Winners and losers in Australian agriculture
A new gulf has emerged between price makers and takers in Australia’s agribusiness boom.
Costa forecasts another year of sliding profit
The major fruit and vegetable grower warns inflationary pressures across transport, fertiliser and shipping will remain elevated.
Ecoganic pioneers look to fruitful expansion
The Queensland company that pioneered the red-tipped Ecoganic banana is expanding its range into papayas and mangoes and examining new export markets in Southeast Asia.
Elders says outlook ‘very, very positive’
Elders is delivering strong results across the board, contributing to a 34 per cent jump in profits and upgraded earnings guidance.
Trade deal with India laden with opportunities
Companies should move quickly to take advantage of a new trade deal with India that will reduce tariffs on a range of goods.
Nufarm shares slide despite ‘strong’ profit result
The boss of Nufarm says the company is on track to generate $4bn in annual revenue by 2026 after reporting a 61 per cent half-year profit surge.
AACo profit soars but 14-year dividend drought remains
AACo investors will be updated at the beef producer’s annual meeting about when it is likely they will be paid a dividend again after a 14-year payout drought.
Cashing in on thirst for craft beer and aged whisky
People returning to pubs and bars helped boost sales for the world’s fourth largest maltster but shipping delays and inflation impacted earnings.
Farmers federation digs in behind Coalition on policy
The National Farmers Federation has endorsed the Coalition over Labor on an overwhelming majority of its policy priorities ahead of the federal election on Saturday.
Land grab for carbon farming
The market for carbon farming is growing quickly despite the government’s shock intervention that saw the price of carbon credit units plummet.
NT beef baron forced to allow gas exploration
A tribunal has ordered Beetaloo Basin pastoralists Rallen to allow Tamboran Resources access to explore for gas on its land.
BGH threatens to derail CapVest’s bid for Virtus: Deloitte
Virtus’s chair Sonia Petering is urging all shareholders to cast their votes in scheme meeting on CapVest’s takeover offer for the group.
Construction green light: Funding secured for $250m port
A $250m grain export port has secured funding from a Dubai-based firm, paving the way to construction next month.
Agribusiness unites on ESG standards
Agribusiness leaders will strive for a collective approach on ESG standards to unlock capital and drive investment, says Elders boss Mark Allison.
Experts differ on gold’s prospects
Everyone’s favourite defensive precious metal has given the $US2000 per ounce level a nudge in recent times, but the macro headwinds to the gold price look to be strengthening.
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