Global wheat production set to increase following international study
In a landmark study, an international team of scientists, including researchers from The University of Western Australia, have sequenced and analysed the genomes of 16 wheat varieties that represent breeding programs from around the world.
Norco dairy co-op expands reach with supermarket deal
The country’s oldest dairy co-operative has secured an expansion deal with Coles that looks set to greatly increase Norco’s branded white milk volume over the next 12 months.
GrainCorp declares improved financial performance but best is yet to come
GrainCorp has delivered a 7 cents per share dividend to shareholders on the back of a solid full year performance but eyes are already turning to the current bumper winter harvest.
ProAgni feed producer takes capital raising to over $3 million with latest investment
Australian AgTech company ProAgni announced that it had secured Series A investment from established regional media entity Grant Broadcasters. ProAgni was established in 2018 to provide antibiotic free animal feed products that preserve animal health and economic sustainability, while decreasing the environmental and social impacts of farming. Its cutting-edge feed stock has now been used […]
EIMA International agricultural exhibition moves to an October event date in 2021
The agricultural machinery exhibition, organized by FederUnacoma at the Bologna exhibition centre, will be held from 19 to 23 October 2021. The change of event date was guided by the COVID-19 health emergency and the complex needs linked to the trade exhibition calendar and the seasonality of the work processes. From November 2022 the Exposition […]
Bushfire season for 2021 brings with it different conditions
We should be preparing for a vastly different bushfire season as the effects of La Niña are felt across the country, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook: December 2020 – February 2021.
Animal Health Australia (AHA) makes changes at board level
It has been a challenging year for the agricultural sector and 2020 has made it clear that biosecurity is more important than ever. Against a backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and ever-increasing threats to our agricultural industries from exotic diseases and pests, the strength and integrity of our national biosecurity system is a top priority. […]