Agribusiness News
Nutrien launches carbon program to drive sustainability in agriculture
Nutrien is piloting a carbon program across North America in 2021 with plans to roll it out to South America and Australia at a later date.
MaxiTRANS boosts manufacturing capability with a purpose built facility
MaxiTRANS has opened a new heavy-duty trailer manufacturing facility in Carole Park, Queensland to expand national capability.
Luke Chandler takes the helm as John Deere MD for Australia and New Zealand
John Deere Australia and New Zealand Managing Director Luke Chandler says he will prioritise leading the way in technology and investing in strong relationships as a mark of his leadership
Aussie food and agribusinesses has potential to unlock combined $200B by 2030
A massive thrust from the Australian Food and Agribusiness sector could unlock over $200 billion in value and 300,000 jobs by 2030 but it needs a push to make it happen
Farming machinery booms under high income conditions
There has been a 50% increase in financing for agri machinery as farmers fast track expansion plans according to the Commonwealth Bank.
STAG Machinery has big plans for Case IH in Toowoomba and Dalby
There’s a fresh player in agricultural machinery sales in Queensland, but the owners behind the venture are already familiar faces to farmers
Agrison allegedly misled tractor buyers about warranty and aftersales services
The ACCC has instituted Federal Court proceedings against AA Machinery Pty Ltd (trading as Agrison), alleging it made false or misleading representations about the warranties and after-sales services available to its customers, in breach of the Australian Consumer Law.
Wideland Ag departs its Case IH franchises as other dealers step up to fill the void
Wideland Ag has been part of the Case IH network since 2010, but has left its six franchises up for grabs as the future of
Growers encouraged to map crops to prevent spray drift damage
All cropping farmers are being encouraged to play their part in preventing off-target spray drift damage by mapping their paddocks with SataCrop.
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity
Queensland Farmers’ Federation calls State Budget a missed opportunity that does not address critical competitiveness and productivity issues.
Table Grape Association awarded grants to boost export markets
Government grants to the Australian Table Grape Association will be used for two projects aimed at improving market access for its growers.
Projects in drought affected communities share $1.2 million in grants
The Australian Government says it is continuing to support drought-affected communities, with 36 projects earmarked to share in $1.2 million of federal funding.
Agriculture Minister slams Food Ministers Forum for abandoning Aussie fruit growers
Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is hopping mad as the majority of State and Territory Food Ministers rejected the Commonwealth and farm industry proposal to lock in a minimum 4-star rating
The severe heatwave warning follows driest year on record
When a severe heatwave warning was declared for large parts of the country over the last weekend of November 2020, contributing to dangerous fire conditions, it was the catalyst that
$5 million up for grabs to find ways to make farmland drought resilient
The Future Drought Fund will pay out $5 million for schemes to build drought resilience into agricultural landscapes Project proposals are being awarded a share of $5 million under the
Summer and wet season resource hubs now online
Producers can now access regionally-relevant resources to support seasonal on-farm decision making this summer with the launch of both a Summer Hub for southern producers and Northern Wet Season Hub on Meat & Livestock
$3 million on offer under round two of Traceability to boost our premium exports
Applications will be taken until 21 January 2021 for Round Two of the Traceability Grants Program. This program has the task of ensuring we can show chain traceability to reinforce