Agribusiness News

Right to repair bill expands to agricultural machinery
Independent repairers will have the right to fix latest model farm machinery within warranty periods following Federal government push The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce

Hydrosmart offers the most sustainable water management methods
Trails have confirmed the Hydrosmart water management system can save farmers substantial costs with clean water for stock and crops In the face of changing

Almond and macadamia farms up for sale are poised for growth
Koompartu Farms in South Australia and Nambucca Farms in northern New South Wales present a unique opportunity to purchase Large-scale family farm operations would love

Elders 2026 half year results reveal firm company footing
On the back of a $39.5 million statutory profit after tax from first half-2026 Elders has declared an interim dividend Elders delivered a strong first

Williams named tidiest town backed by substantial community effort
A small town with a population of just 1040 called Williams shows how a community can work together to create a great place to live

Sugarcane harvest kicks into gear facing off fuel price increases
Cane growers have absorbed a back pocket price hit estimated at $150 million in additional cost for fuel as the 2026 harvest gets underway For

Bosisto’s expands eucalyptus oil manufacturing with additional distillery
Eucalyptus products company Bosisto’s gets behind local manufacturing with the launch of a purpose-built $10 million eucalyptus oil distillery to increase production capacity Bosisto’s has

Season 2025-26 worked its way into the record books with the highest farmgate value on record at $101.4 billion
The ironic twist that accompanies boosted bank accounts is the scrutiny farmers are applying to every purchase. No longer prepared to be the victims of
Driving Scholarships for women now open for applications but act quickly
Transport Women Australia Limited (TWAL) is now accepting applications for the next round of Driving the Difference scholarships. These scholarships provide unique opportunities for women in the transport and logistics
With nowhere to turn the dial but up the Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 points
Many will blame the US-Israel attack on Iran as the reason for the Reserve Bank, of Australia (RBA) increasing the cash base rate today to 4.1%, up from the 3.85%
David Littleproud resigns as Nationals leader
The Nationals lose a significant foothold of the valuable work built up over the past four years with the resignation of David Littleproud as leader of the Nationals Party, announced
RBA left with no option other than a base rate rise to 3.85%
It didn’t take an expert economist to predict a likely rate increase when the Reserve Bank Board (RBA) met for the first time this year, delivered its decision on Tuesday,
Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community grants
Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives that are making a significant contribution to supporting country
National Health reform deal finalised but it’s a watch and act for the NRHA as they ensure the needs of rural Australians are prioritised
The National Rural Health Alliance (NRHA) welcomes the long-awaited agreement between the Commonwealth and States, and Territories, for the next five-year National Health ReformAgreement Addendum. The Agreement determines how public
Healthy Land & Water receives $12.25 million to protect threatened species across 3,250 hectares and restore waterways and soil
Healthy Land & Water, a Southeast Queensland Natural Resource Management Organisation has been granted $12.25 million to deliver three environmental programs under the Queensland Government’s Natural Resource Management. The three
AGCO initiates AU$150,000 partnership with the University of Sydney to create a dedicated agriculture program
AGCO Foundation, a private foundation working to transform lives in farming communities, has announced a AU$150,000 partnership with the University of Sydney Business School to expand its Remote and Rural
Sussan Ley asserts authority over The Nationals only to procure an end to the Coalition
Federal Liberal leader Sussan Ley laid down the law to The Nationals on the late-night bills before the Senate on Tuesday night by issuing her party line voting directive. Only