AGCO sales up 23.4% in Q1
AGCO’s reported net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were approximately US$2.4 billion, an increase of approximately 23.4% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
A series of webinars on future food will lead up to Food Systems Summit
A series of webinars on Australia’s sustainable food future will be held in May and June 2021. The Australian Food Systems Summit Dialogues were a chance for interested stakeholders to come together and share ideas before the UN Food Systems Summit in September. These discussions will bring together policymakers, farmers, industry, academia and community groups […]
Tyre maker Titan sees growth ahead
Titan International booked an 18% improvement in Q1 revenue compared to last year and the company says it is seeing accelerating demand from the agricultural and construction sectors.
Election money up to $50 million now flowing hard and fast this time to stop future flooding
The Australian Government is providing $50 million for projects across the country under the National Flood Mitigation Infrastructure Program. The Australian Government will fund or co-fund 22 separate projects in each state and territory to assist our communities to prepare for future flood events. Communities are expected to see the benefits from this program through […]
Raven Industries benefits from ag tech sales
Raven Industries has enjoyed record quarterly revenue from its ag technology solutions thanks to improved market conditions.
Flood assistance loans up to $250,000 extended to Southern Downs primary producers
Disaster assistance has been extended to help primary producers in the Southern Downs recover, following the heavy rainfall and flash flooding that drenched Southern Queensland in late March. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Minister for Emergency Management David Littleproud said DRFA Category B assistance, including low […]
Risky meat items caught at the border come with a warning
It took sharp eyes and 3D x-rays at our mail centres to intercept 380 kilograms of meat items, including 41kg of pork, in mail parcels this year. The risky meat items included pork, poultry, and sausages, with some intercepted parcels weighing up to 10kg each. While this is proof that Australia’s biosecurity system was effective, […]
Farmers groups plead their case for job satisfaction for working on the land
NSW Farmers urges Australians looking for work to give farm work a go, particularly now the Australian Government has made relocation incentives more flexible. Under the new banner of AgMove, Australians could be eligible for up to $2,000 in relocation assistance when they complete just 40 hours of agricultural work over a two-week period, reduced […]
A grant worth $297,000 has been handed out to trace kangaroo meat supply chain
Western Game Processing is the recipient of the $297,000 grant and it is expected to create an app to trace kangaroo and wild game meat from catching to processing. Traceability is seen as a very important aspect to underpin the reliability and sustainability of game meat as the product becomes more popular and for export. […]
Grant worth $326,000 awarded to improve traceability in leather and hide industry
The Australian Hide Skin & Leather Exporters’ Association have been awarded a $326,000 grant to install and operate Australia’s first hide and leather tracing system. It is expected the project will be able to fill a vital gap in the traceability chain. The National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) allows producers to keep track of stock […]