Aus agribusinesses feel brunt of tariffs
The S&P/ASX Agribusiness Index has fallen by close to five per cent in the past week, with Australia’s biggest agribusinesses hit hard by President Trump’s tariff announcements.
Agribusiness
Dairying to dream: Young farmer makes waves at Simpson
A childhood passion for dairy breeding and bloodlines has paved the way to farm ownership for young Western District farmer Brenton Thomas.
‘Whinging and moaning’: Aussie beef boss calls out tariff uproar
The head of a prominent Australian beef company has praised US policies and is calling for our government to follow suit to lower costs.
‘Dumb economic policy’: Aussie ag slapped with Trump tariffs
US President Donald Trump has announced new tariffs for US imports, including on Australian beef. This is what farmers need to know.
Aussie farmers brace for US tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are expected to be announced at 7am tomorrow. Speculation is rife about the size of the potential tariffs, but little information has been forthcoming.
Where’s my RBA rate cut? Blame Trump’s tariffs
Australia’s central bank is trying to war game how tariffs will impact inflation and global growth. The real answer is it doesn’t know.
European delays sees China focus shift to Australia and New Zealand
With over a decade experience helping Australian suppliers get their produce into China, Peloris managing director Peter Verry speaks on the state of play regarding Chinese dairy demand.
ACCC urged to block Elders’ $475m takeover of rival
A leading farmer lobby has called for the competition watchdog to stop a proposed deal for Elders to acquire Delta Agribusiness.
Gupta can’t hide financial secrets from Whyalla mess
OneSteel was never really a business under Sanjeev Gupta’s ownership. Steelmaking was just a by-product of the magnate’s financial engineering.
Iconic Aus farm closed, staff sacked for no reason
A devastated Aussie has spoken out after being forced to sell off his farm – a major produce supplier in Australia – and sack his entire staff. The worst part? He did it all for no reason.
Banks tighten screws on distressed farmer borrowers
Banks are intensifying their scrutiny of farmer borrowers grappling with the triple blow of rising interest rates, weaker farmgate returns and challenging seasonal conditions.
How dairy and plant milk can coexist
Producing both dairy and plant milk — once sworn enemies — is about offering choice, dairy prodigy-turned-ASX listed company boss Michael Perich says.
How to juggle higher interest rates and investor caution in ag
With $2.4 billion in assets under management across 67 properties, Rural Funds Group boss David Bryant spills the beans on investor appetite for ag.
How Ukraine-Russia tensions are hitting Aussie grain and canola prices
As global tensions rise, the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire talks have added another level of uncertainty to Australia’s markets. Here’s the latest.
The young guns taking the non-traditional path into agriculture
They’re overseeing portfolios, speculating and hedging but these rising stars didn’t take a traditional path to get a job in agriculture. Now, they’re thriving.
From paddock to plate: How Aussie beef is taking on the world
Beef is big business right along the supply chain — from farmers to processors, butchers and chefs. So what are the opportunities and challenges for the billion-dollar sector?
Q&A: The hard hitting questions with Norco’s Michael Hampson
Last year most milk processors set prices around $8 a kilogram of milk solids — except Norco, who shocked the industry with more than $12/kg. We find out why.
How a young WA farmer slashed his fertiliser use in half
Healthy soil is the key to success for a leading WA farmer, who has reduced his fertiliser use by half, while also increasing production.
Bega posts major half-year profits
The Aussie dairy processor and food manufacturer has recorded profits across the board including a profit after tax increase of 170 per cent.
Ballarat livestock agents at the CVLX Special Grown Male Sale
Ballarat livestock agents sell cattle at the CVLX Special Grown Male Sale
Pecan trees are ‘just cows that don’t walk’
Three years ago the Warriners moved interstate and swapped dairy cows for growing nuts, in an unlikely change of career paths.
‘Extremely concerned’: EU chemical bans may hurt Aussie farmers
Australian farmers risk getting caught up in Europe’s tougher import rules relating to chemical use and animal welfare.
Who is Australia’s best farmer?
The countdown is on to this week’s announcement of The Weekly Times Coles 2024 Farmer of the Year awards. See who’s in the running.
‘There’s no pressure quite like dairy farming’
Victorian dairy farmer Sarah Crosthwaite says the industry needs to put the concept of “mentally fit farmers” front and centre. Find out why.
Opportunities ‘going begging’, says Costa boss
The federal government needs to help open up more overseas fresh produce markets for Aussie growers, according to the boss of the nation’s biggest horticulture business.
Pressure on processors as global dairy prices surge, dollar softens
International dairy prices have risen and the Aussie dollar has fallen. Analysts say conditions are ripe for farmgate price step ups. Here’s why.
‘We never dreamt it would turn into this sort of business’
An almost 30-year journey has seen Cobram Estate evolve into Australia’s leading producer of extra virgin olive oil. See their story.
Selling action from Wangaratta
Justin Keane, Corcoran & Parker, sells a Kenya Pastoral, Brocklesby NSW, pen of 58 Angus steers, 365kg, for $1505.
Capitalising on the ‘beautiful food bowl’ of South Gippsland
No chemicals. No outside soil. No worries. This is the approach taken by Chippin Estate’s Shane O’Keefe at his bountiful vegetable farm.
High stocking rate paying off at Dryburgh
Ben Whiteley has turned this former run down hobby farm into a showstopping, productive property running 760 Angus cattle at Neerim Junction. See how he did it.
Six decades of juicing for Lentini family
From its roots as a family-run orchard to a vast beverage company, the Lentini family is determined to squeeze every opportunity from their citrus operation.
World’s largest livestock carrier to be sold in $81m deal
WA-based livestock shipping operator Wellard Limited is selling its last remaining vessel to a Marshall Islands company.
Unlocking soil nutrition at Summit Park
The Parker family has made minimising their impact on the environment a priority on their Western District sheep farm without compromising production.
Balancing the bottom-line at Willbriggie
Growing rice with the environment and bottom-line in mind is paying dividends for the Andreazza family. See how they run a successful summer and winter cropping operation.
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