Agribusiness

Australia will take China to the global trade umpire over massive tariffs on barley, further escalating the bitter row between the two nations.

CBH Group revenue fell by 23 per cent to $3.2 billion in the year to September 2020, citing below average harvest and international trade tensions, but still achieved an overall profit.

The strong growth of the medicinal cannabis industry will need to be supported by research for the sector to take the next step.

The US-China deal getting in the way of our trade.

Australia's farm production is tipped to hit $65 billion on the back of a bumper harvest while exports are expected to fall amid ongoing trade tensions with China.

Domestic consumption is down, but the outlook for beef and sheepmeat producers offshore is bright.

SWAN Systems has taken out a top prize at Rabobank’s 2020 startup awards, which recognises the achievements of global food and agriculture entrepreneurs.

Australia is on track for its second biggest grain harvest on record as farmers relish bumper crops after years of crippling drought.

China’s actions on trade are concerning for Australian primary producers, and require political action.

Primewest has confirmed it will support the sale of Vitalharvest Freehold Trust to Macquarie Group.

Australia missed an opportunity to reaffirm its trade commitments to Indonesia as COVID-19 hit.

A La Niña event brings less rainfall for WA, but recent history is not an accurate guide as to what it will mean for the state’s crop output.

While many Australian exporters have tensely waited on news about trade sanctions from China, Fortescue Metals Group has inked deals with 12 partners.

Andrew Forrest’s Harvest Road has appointed former Mrs Mac’s pies boss Paul Slaughter to lead the agribusiness group as it plans for expansion.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hosed down speculation China is planning further trade sanctions on Australian products.

Chinese trade strikes on Australian exports have spread to timber and barley, fuelling concerns about the increasingly perilous state of the diplomatic relationship.

Dry conditions in WA over spring and summer will add to the challenges facing wheat and sheep farmers.

The grain industry is sharpening its strategy with new markets, new products and a focus on supply chain costs.

CBH Group will reduce its board size and introduce maximum terms for directors, in a bid to improve its governance structure.

The state government is in negotiations to bring in a pool of international workers stationed in the Northern Territory as a solution to WA’s agricultural labour shortage.

Don’t let the science get ahead of market realities.

More Western Australian agribusinesses are set to receive high-speed broadband, with network providers to share in $7 million worth of grants.

WA agricultural researchers will explore emerging markets for bakery goods and noodles and rice made from oats in South East Asia after receiving $2 million in funding from the state government.

China’s decision to slaughter much of its pig herd due to African swine fever has led to a shortage of meat protein.

Australia’s primary producers are exploring new export markets and defending their reputation amid rising political tensions.

Darryl Hockey has been appointed chief executive of the Western Australian Fishing Industry Council Inc, replacing Alex Ogg who resigned in July.

Live export company Emanuel Exports has acquired a 15 per cent stake in agribusiness firm Alterra.

The worldwide economic fallout from COVID-19 is playing out across the agriculture sector in many ways.

The Court of Appeal has upheld a 2019 ruling that Quintis founder Frank Wilson was liable to repay a $14 million debt to its finance arm.

As the chief investment officer at Andrew Forrest’s private company, 34-year-old John Hartman oversees a very large, extraordinarily diverse and fast-growing portfolio.

Barley farmers will have to work harder to rebuild a share in a well-supported international market, with new competitors emerging.

Oil and gas player Shell is purchasing a Perth-based environmental services firm to help cut back on emissions, as well as further the company’s nature-based solutions business.