Agribusiness

The Nationals are upping their campaign to exclude agriculture from any framework for achieving net zero emissions by 2050, but industry groups have already pledged to meet the target.

CBH Group’s 2020-21 season was the fourth largest on record, with 15.1 million tonnes of grain delivered into its network, despite below average rainfall over the growing season.

Most Australian farmers are set for a profitable year with the rebound from drought set to outweigh coronavirus and trade tensions with China.

The state government has awarded $10.2 million worth of grants to 18 agribusinesses, including Tattarang’s Harvest Road Oceans.

After a bumpy 2020, Australian meat producers and exporters face headwinds in 2021.

CBH Group has announced its first malt barley shipment to Mexico as it focuses on new markets after trade tensions with China escalated last year.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has lamented the difficulty in attracting local workers to address critical labour shortages on farms.

United Malt Group has unveiled plans for a $70 million upgrade of its Welshpool processing facility.

Construction of a $70 million feed mill in Kwinana could begin within weeks, while a $30 million mill in Cuballing was approved in November.

Agribusiness developer Alterra has completed the feasibility study of its 300-hectare avocado farm in Pemberton and plans to start planting avocados later this year.

The state government will invest almost $4 million to progress plans for the first cotton processing facility in the state’s north.

Fruit and vegetable crop losses across the country as a result of labour shortages continued to mount over the festive season and now top $38 million.

The state government has set up a quarantine zone in Coolbellup after confirming the detection of a Queensland fruit fly, warning an outbreak could cost WA millions to manage.

The federal government has announced a plan to provide more workers for the agricultural sector, which has been impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Leeuwin Coast has invested in new technologies in its quest to become a large and sustainable player in the Australian shellfish industry.

Australia will take China to the global trade umpire over massive tariffs on barley, further escalating the bitter row between the two nations.

CBH Group revenue fell by 23 per cent to $3.2 billion in the year to September 2020, citing below average harvest and international trade tensions, but still achieved an overall profit.

The strong growth of the medicinal cannabis industry will need to be supported by research for the sector to take the next step.

The US-China deal getting in the way of our trade.

Australia's farm production is tipped to hit $65 billion on the back of a bumper harvest while exports are expected to fall amid ongoing trade tensions with China.

Domestic consumption is down, but the outlook for beef and sheepmeat producers offshore is bright.

SWAN Systems has taken out a top prize at Rabobank’s 2020 startup awards, which recognises the achievements of global food and agriculture entrepreneurs.

Australia is on track for its second biggest grain harvest on record as farmers relish bumper crops after years of crippling drought.

China’s actions on trade are concerning for Australian primary producers, and require political action.

Primewest has confirmed it will support the sale of Vitalharvest Freehold Trust to Macquarie Group.

Australia missed an opportunity to reaffirm its trade commitments to Indonesia as COVID-19 hit.

A La Niña event brings less rainfall for WA, but recent history is not an accurate guide as to what it will mean for the state’s crop output.

While many Australian exporters have tensely waited on news about trade sanctions from China, Fortescue Metals Group has inked deals with 12 partners.

Andrew Forrest’s Harvest Road has appointed former Mrs Mac’s pies boss Paul Slaughter to lead the agribusiness group as it plans for expansion.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosed down speculation China is planning further trade sanctions on Australian products.

Chinese trade strikes on Australian exports have spread to timber and barley, fuelling concerns about the increasingly perilous state of the diplomatic relationship.

Dry conditions in WA over spring and summer will add to the challenges facing wheat and sheep farmers.