Agribusiness News
UK trade deal barrels farm produce towards a possible $100 billion by 2030
With farmgate produce value peaking at a record breaking $66.3 billion in the 2020-21 season and a lucrative UK market begging for our produce the target of $100 billion of farm produce by 2030 can be met
Farmer confidence at an all-time high on the back of boosted incomes
Australian farmgate production is on track to reach a record-breaking $66.3 billion this year
Holden certified service outlets celebrate 70 years with a red TribUTE up for grabs
The Holden TribUTE on offer is a 2010 VE Series II SSV Redline Ute that has been re-powered with a Chevrolet Performance 6.2 litre 386kW/525hp
Quad bike buyers rushing to get the last of the unsafe models – DON’T DO IT
ATV models without a safety OPD fitted are ticking time bombs for death or injury and may even make your farm insurance policy worthless in the case of an accident
Raven unveils OMNi autonomous agricultural technology brand
Raven is bringing together all its autonomous agricultural technology products under the umbrella of one new brand
Norco prepayment scheme offers added incentives available until 30 June
Norco, the 100% Australian farmer owned co-operative, has announced a prepayment scheme that will give their customers financial flexibility as the end of the financial year approaches.
Digital wallets set to become the most popular contactless way to pay
For anyone still writing cheques and avoiding paying by credit cards you have just jumped a generation past plastic as digital wallets are about to
CO-OP Farmers release podcasts to share in their stories from the farming frontline
This candid podcast series tells the stories and adventures of farmers transforming their businesses by working together in co-ops Featuring leading primary producers, the eight-episode
Farm safety grants for good ideas are available from a 1.6 million fund
The Australian Government has opened applications for up to $1.6 million in grants for activities that improve farm safety outcomes across Australia. The fund ha sthe aim of increasing safety
Future Drought Fund’s drought resilience leaders program has been launched
Rural leaders across Australia will soon have access to leadership training and a mentoring program with a focus on building drought resilience, with the launch of the Future Drought Fund’s
Future Drought Fund is creating drought resilient leaders with $11 million funding
The Australian Government is investing in building drought resilient leaders through the $5 billion Future Drought Fund. Minister for Agriculture, Drought and Emergency Management, David Littleproud said enquiries for the
Local greengrocer picked as cream of the crop and awarded industry-first scholarship
A Chadstone Victoria local is one of the first recipients of the Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) Greengrocery Scholarship, enabling him to undertake an industry-first qualification after decades in the trade.
Agriculture visa to secure labour force for Farmers to be implemented by year end
The Government has stated the agriculture visa was needed to secure the labour force needed by Australian farmers both now and into the future. A new seasonal agriculture worker visa
Alpaca bred in Australia to be exported back to Chile following trade agreement
Australia’s alpaca producers are well positioned to develop new export markets following the opening of trade in alpacas with Chile. Head of Biosecurity at the Department of Agriculture, Water and
$12 million available for flood recovery projects for North Queensland
The Australian Government is continuing its commitment to flood recovery in North Queensland by providing $12 million for locally identified projects to help the 14 Local Government Areas most affected
QDO and Dairy Connect discuss a merger to strengthen Dairy industry
The Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) has been discussing ways to unite with other dairy groups with a view to advocating for better outcomes for dairy farmers in Queensland and NSW.
Wool Exchange receives $180,000 grant to improve tracing wool chain
The Australian Government has awarded the Australian Wool Exchange $180,000 to improve traceability in the Australian wool industry supply chain. It is expected the grant will help streamline information in