Global Update: Bananas
The worldwide banana industry, which was already under pressure due to high transportation and raw material costs afflicting various industries, is now facing extra...
Cotton and Wheat Ready to be Grown on Five Enterprise Property
On Queensland's NSW border, Martin and Karen Sullivan have built something like an agricultural fortress. Tooroora, their 6677-hectare (16,498-acre) property close to Dirranbandi, has...
Aussie’s Still Control the Lion’s Share of Agriculture
If you had to guess which foreign country possesses the most agricultural land in Australia, you probably wouldn't select the Netherlands. China continues to...
Global Oilseed Shortages Lead to Increased Prices
Natural catastrophes and trade restrictions are combining to create a perfect storm for Australian vegetable oil farmers as global prices soar. A vacuum in...
The Most Expensive Beef Sells in Australia
At this week's Elite Wagyu Sale in Melbourne, a 13-month-old Wagyu cow became the most valuable beef animal ever sold in Australia, collecting $400,000....
Australian Melon Industry Adopts Resilient Approach
In the face of substantial challenges over the last two years, the Australian melon sector has fought hard to sustain its foothold in export...
Are Supermarkets ‘Ripping off’ their Consumers?
Farmers said they are not profiting from any price increases in supermarket fresh fruit, despite complaints of price gouging by retailers. Guy Gaeta, chair...
Global Agriculture Update: Dehydrated Fruits Bringing in Massive Profits
Due to local and regional flare-ups of Covid-19, as well as delays and high pricing for international freight, fresh produce market disturbances continue to...
Foreign Investor Appetite Cools Due to Unwanted Circumstances
In 2020-21, the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) authorised $5.8 billion in planned foreign investment in Australian agriculture, fishery, and forestry, down from $8.3...
Norco Milk Price Aids Flood Recovery
Dairy farmers that supply Norco will see a 5-cent increase in their farmgate milk price to aid with flood recovery and higher input expenses....