New Agriculture Visa Imminent
A new agricultural visa will be in place by the end of the month, providing the horticulture and agriculture industries with a much-needed solution to labour shortages. Members of the Liberal and National parties issued a joint media release announcing a new visa which will “build on the highly successful existing Pacific Schemes”. Federal Agriculture […]
Twiggy Forrest Doubles Down to Block Huon Aquaculture Sale to JBS
Twiggy Forrest has doubled his efforts to block the sale of Huon Aquaculture to global meat giant JBS Meats, buying an additional 10 million shares in the Tasmanian-based business. Through his private holding company, Tattarang, the Western Australian businessman bought enough shares to increase his voting power from 7.33% to 18.51% – enough to block […]
Agricultural Machinery Sales Soar Amid “Perfect” Seasonal Conditions
Strong commodity prices, low interest rates, federal government tax incentives and excellent seasonal conditions have led to a surge in agricultural machinery sales around Australia. Forecasts are predicting new and used sales of agricultural machinery will exceed $4 billion this year, a new national record for the sector. The Commonwealth Bank has reported a 50% […]
Power for the People: A New Source of Biofuel from Chocolate Waste
A new biofueled power plant in the Ivory Coast is set to improve the profitability of cocoa farming, while also increasing the amount of electricity generated from renewable energy sources. The new power plant will be the biggest in West Africa with the capacity to deliver between 46-70 megawatts of power per year while reducing […]
Texas Iceman Breaks Australian Record for the Most Expensive Angus Bull
A stud in Northern New South Wales has set a new Australian record after selling a prized Angus bull, Texas Iceman R725, for an eye watering $225,000. The bull was sold by the Mayne Family at Texas Angus stud, and purchased by Macka’s Angus in conjunction with Genetics Australia who will market semen globally. Macka’s […]
Eucalyptus Trees a Sustainability Boost for Brazil’s Beef Sector
Eucalyptus trees could become a common site in the paddocks of Brazilian cattle farms, as the industry strives to become a carbon-neutral industry. Booming Brazilian Beef Sector The booming beef industry has made Brazil a dominant player on the global stage. The country has quickly risen to become the largest exporter of beef, contributing around […]
China’s Tariffs Impact Export Sales but UK Growth Buffers Losses
The full force of China’s trade tariffs have been realised by the Australian wine industry which announced a $477 million hit in the six months to June 30. Figures released earlier this month by Wine Australia show that exports to China dropped to just $13 million for the half year period, compared with $490 million […]