Cut through COVID cloud

April 21, 2020 | 1 min read
Social distancing is making it difficult for supplier company sales reps to access rural merchandise stores. Many stores have restricted – or no longer permit– visits by company reps and service suppliers.

Optimism for Australian grain growers, despite uncertainty

April 16, 2020 | 5 min read
While COVID-19 continues to create chaos across global markets and industries, Australian grain growers are quietly preparing for one of their most promising seasons in recent years.

Fall armyworm found in Torres Strait, prompting biosecurity alert amid fears for Australian crops

Feb. 14, 2020 | 2 min read
A moth that has decimated crops across the world has been detected in Australia for the first time.

FMC Corporation Commits AU$150,000 to Support Australian Bushfire Relief Efforts

Feb. 14, 2020 | 2 min read
FMC Corporation has announced a commitment of AU$150,000 to support local farmers, communities, and businesses that have been devastated by recent Australian bushfires.

How will the coronavirus affect agriculture in Australia?

Feb. 12, 2020 | 5 min read
The coronavirus outbreak is already having a severe impact on China’s foodservice and on-trade channels and this could become “more serious and longer-lasting” if the virus is not contained in the next six to eight weeks, leading agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank has warned.

Fresh move to lift South Aust GM crop ban

Dec. 19, 2019 | 1 min read
The South Australian government has moved to introduce regulations to lift the ban on genetically-modified crops from January.

Formation of AgLink International announced

Dec. 9, 2019 | 3 min read
The formation of new agribusiness entity AgLink International was announced last week at the 2019 ARA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Landmark, Ruralco rural brands unite to form Nutrien Ag Solutions

Nov. 12, 2019 | 2 min read
Iconic rural brands Landmark and Ruralco will soon cease to exist, with the recently merged companies uniting to form Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Elders delivers steady profit, invests for growth

Nov. 11, 2019 | 2 min read
In its 180th year, Elders has delivered a steady profit result, while positioning the business for future growth by continuing to invest in the future of regional Australia. Underlying after-tax profit of $63.6 million was recorded, in line with the previous year. Underlying earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) fell just 1% to $73.7 million. Elders has announced a final dividend of 9 cents per share fully franked, taking the full-year dividend to 18 cents.

BASF’s strategy in agriculture aims for innovation-driven growth in specific markets

Oct. 1, 2019 | 3 min read
- Compelling offer connects seeds, traits, crop protection and digital solutions to support farmer success worldwide - Aiming for profitable growth of one percentage point above global agricultural market and a 50% increase in sales by 2030 - Launch of over 30 new products by 2028 with peak sales potential of more than €6 billion - Increase sales of products that make a substantial contribution to sustainability

Elders strengthening horticulture investments in technical services

July 10, 2019 | 2 min read
Building on its position in Australian horticulture was one of the aims for iconic agribusiness Elders at this year's Hort Connections.

ACCC warns Ruralco takeover could lead to higher prices for farmers

June 14, 2019 | 2 min read
The competition watchdog has highlighted "competition concerns" with the $469 million takeover of agricultural merchandiser Ruralco by global agribusiness Nutrien, warning of the potential for higher prices and decreased services for farmers.