Agribusiness

The Western Australian Planning Commission has approved NewCo Mills' second go at building a stock feed grain mill on a 5.75 hectare site in Bullsbrook.

NewCo Mills is getting a second crack at building its proposed $24.7 million stock feed grain mill in Bullsbrook through the state’s expedited development pathway.

Perth-based agribusiness Quintis is back in the plantation development business, the first time it will add more sandalwood trees to its asset base in five years.

The state government has exempted commercial nurseries and tree farms, led by Benara Nurseries, from cuts to groundwater allocations but horticulture producers will need to adapt.

Bannister Downs Dairy, jointly owned by the Daubney family and Gina Rinehart, has created the first Western Australian milk to be crowned most popular dairy product in the country.

The Sweeter Banana Co-operative and Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative will expand their operations after obtaining $2.55 million in loans from the state government.

Marine Produce Australia has lodged plans for a $300 million expansion of its West Kimberley barramundi farm in a bid to lift output and make the operation more commercially viable.

Almost 9 million hectares of grain crops have been planted for this growing season, close to last year’s record level.

Graham Upson is sharing his knowledge with a company seeking to grow mushrooms for mental health.

Japan's Mitsui & Co has joined Mitsubishi Corporation, Shell and KKR as major corporate investors in carbon farming operators in Australia.

West Australian creator of the Pink Lady apple John Cripps has passed away at the age of 95 this week.

Australia seems to be missing the mark in terms of producing the agriculture leaders of the future.

Seafarms Group's executive chair and chief executive Mick McMahon has stepped down from the board two weeks after a major shareholder sought to have him removed.

Spinifex Brewing Co and Singaporean food and agri-tech company The GrowHub are among the tenants to have signed on to move into the Shire of Murray’s food innovation precinct.

Western Australia’s regional rail freight network will receive a $200 million upgrade to help get grain to port more quickly.

The value of WA’s farmland has increased by the highest amount in the country, at 36.3 per cent.

WA-based pastoral and winery company Heytesbury has reported its profit doubled in 2021 amid valuation gains driven primarily by its cattle business.

A collaboration among WA's leading research bodies will be created as part of a $25 million investment into growing agricultural research and development in the state.

This month’s trade agreement with India is welcome news for producers of wool, fruit and sheep and goat meat, among others.

Seafarms Group’s largest shareholder has sought to remove Mick McMahon from the board less than six months after he was appointed executive chair.

Steve Birkbeck has bold plans for his family’s newest venture.

RLF AgTech is looking to expand the profile of its crop nutrition products on the back of an $8.5 million initial public offering and ASX debut this morning.

Plans for a $35 million cooperative to take ownership of the Kimberley’s sole abattoir have not progressed, with Yeeda Pastoral Company instead retaining full ownership.

The Carbon Market Institute has given Western Australia a relatively poor score in its inaugural ranking of states and territories on their carbon farming policies.

The shifting geopolitical landscape is presenting new challenges for WA agribusinesses.

Harvey Water is progressing a market-led proposal for water infrastructure in the South West, after the state government cancelled support for Collie Water's $400 million plan.

With high demand, insufficient supply and a logging ban, WA’s forestry industry could be facing the perfect storm.

Local carbon removal startup InterEarth has gained backing from Switzerland-based Zurich Insurance Group and London-based investment group Counteract.

This year’s Chinese crop is the worst in history.

WA-based commercial fishing company Austral Fisheries has acquired Brisbane-based seafood processor Moreton Bay Seafoods.

A $1.9 million grant awarded to Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative to grow overseas exports is expected to increase its customer base by 20 per cent.

Australian trade with Russia is comparatively small, but sanctions’ effect on supply chains elsewhere could be felt here.