Vineyard of the Year award pins up Top 50 Finalists from 6000 grape growers
The Vineyard of the Year award is a national initiative of Young Gun of Wine, shining a light on our best vineyards
China’s commodity imports show strong demand
China’s commodity imports for November suggest demand is strong; with most sectors recording a solid bounce from October. But high import volumes in late 2019 pushed some annual growth rates into negative territory. The recent price rally ahead of the seasonal demand slowdown may stabilise imports in coming months. Oil imports were resilient against expectations […]
Live animal export inspector-general reappointed
The primary role of the IGLAE is to undertake independent audit and review functions of the live animal exports trade and provide assurance, including greater transparency on the systems and processes that underpin the department’s regulation of livestock exports. This role has been designated to be independent with the aim to provide confidence for farmers, […]
Husqvarna debuts Ceora autonomous mower for commercial turf care
Known for its robotic Automowers, Husqvarna is now entering the market for commercial turf care management with the new CEORA platform.
CBA moving European HQ to Amsterdam
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is shifting its European HQ from London to Amsterdam in a move it says will allow it to provide better access to European markets for its institutional clients post-Brexit. From next year, CBA will have its newly-licenced Dutch subsidiary, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (Europe) N.V. up and running. CBA Group Executive […]
Plastic waste exports banned but pollution remains a major problem
Australia’s peak marine conservation body has welcomed the passing of new Federal laws that will end the practice of shipping Australia’s waste overseas. The Recycling and Waste Reduction Act 2020 will give effect to a ban on exports of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres agreed by Commonwealth, State and Territory governments in March. The […]
Drought recovery freight initiatives ease tension for harvesters
The 2020/21 NSW grain harvest is one of the largest harvests in many years, and as a result the NSW Government is working to ensure freight will run as smoothly as possible. The freight branch of Transport for NSW has worked closely with the agriculture sector, freight operators and freight network managers to identify a […]
GRDC invites grain growers to Summer Session meetups in January
If you are a grain grower looking forward to a hard-earned break by the coast in January, but have time for a quick catch-up, you’re invited. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is throwing three, relaxed-vibe ‘Summer Sesh’ local forums in Broadwater (near Busselton), Albany and Esperance. Hosted by the GRDC’s western region Grower […]
Newell Highway upgrade open for Christmas traffic
A major upgrade to the heavily trafficked freight route between Mungle Back Creek and Boggabillaw has opened in time for the Christmas break