Tag: Agribusiness
Land productivity improvements drive up farm debt: Rabobank
A rural lender says moves to improve efficiency and productivity on the land are the main drivers behind rising farm debt.[MORE]
Woollen mill announces growth plans
A Tasmanian woollen mill has entered into an alliance with a Melbourne merino company in a bid to expand international sale opportunities.[MORE]
Farmers urged to research organic sector
Organic farmers say there are still big opportunities for primary producers looking to enter the sector, but they need to do market research first. [MORE]
Receiver expects quick sale of exporters' assets
The receiver appointed to two Darling Downs fruit and vegetable exporters says the assets are top quality and they will sell quickly.[MORE]
Forbes on the brink after years of drought
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After years of drought residents of Forbes in central-west NSW are concerned about what the future may hold.[MORE]
Angry farmers urged to lodge rate rise objections
Farmers in the Loddon Shire who are angry about rises in their municipal rates, are being urged to lodge objections.[MORE]
Hopes falling Aust dollar to boost milk industry
The head of a south-east New South Wales dairy company says the falling Australian dollar will insulate the milk industry against the world financial shake-up.[MORE]
Ord expansion waste of money:Flannery
A high profile scientist and environmentalist has rejected the proposed expansion of the Kimberley's Ord Irrigation scheme as a waste of taxpayers' money.[MORE]
Fears farmers won't benefit from lower dollar
A Queensland farm lobby group says the usual benefits from a drop in the Australian dollar may not flow on to farmers because of the instability in global markets.[MORE]
Early days for Golden Circle takeover: Growcom
Farm lobby group Growcom says there is still a long way to go on Heinz's proposed takeover of Golden Circle.[MORE]
Re-think of SA farming urged
Greens MP Mark Parnell says there needs to be a radical re-think in the management of SA's marginal farming country.[MORE]
Farm input costs tipped to rise
An agricultural economist has warned farm input costs will spike next year as the rate of food production continues to rise to meet growing markets.[MORE]
WA set for biggest harvest in years
The state's grain handler has boosted this year's harvest estimate in light of recent rainfall across the Wheatbelt.[MORE]
Farmers urge end to 'unfair' pension rule
A better deal on pensions is being urged for farming families when properties are passed on.[MORE]
Call for Toorale agricultural production
The Western Division Council of the New South Wales Farmers Association is recommending part of Toorale Station, near Bourke, be leased for agricultural production.[MORE]
Rural lending on the increase
One of Australia's biggest rural lenders says farmers are continuing to grow their businesses despite the instability in the financial market.[MORE]
Futuris names new chief executive
South Australian-based rural services company Futuris has appointed a new chief executive.[MORE]
US court dismisses AWB oil-for-food case
The second of four United States court actions against Australia's wheat exporter AWB has been dismissed by the New York Southern District court.[MORE]
Drought still gripping south-east NSW
The New South Wales Government's latest drought figures confirm what farmers across the south-east already know - the long dry is worsening.[MORE]
Hope for strong field days turnout
Organisers of the Henty Field Days are hoping for a good attendance this week, despite ongoing drought conditions.[MORE]
Sugar blaze not tipped to impact local economy
The manager of the Mossman Sugar Mill says a fire that has damaged 1,700 tonnes of sugarcane around Killaloe will not have any impact on the regional economy.[MORE]
Chemical collection registration extended
Registration for a chemical collection for South Australian farms and agribusiness has been extended until the end of the week.[MORE]
ABARE expects record farm exports
The Australian Bureau of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ABARE) says revenue from mineral and farm exports should hit a record high this financial year.[MORE]
VFF backs farm vehicle tax exemption
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to exempt farm vehicles from the luxury car tax.[MORE]
Grain harvest predictions give hope of cheaper food prices
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The latest crop report raises the prospect that food prices could be on the way down.[MORE]
