Tag: Agribusiness
CBH lowers wheat, barley standards
Western Australia's grain handler has lowered its receival standards for wheat and barley because of recent rain damage to crops.[MORE]
Dubbo farmers feel targeted by RTA
Farmers moving grain across western New South Wales say they are being unfairly targeted by the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA).[MORE]
Bidgee denies financial woes
The chairman of a regional finance company that has frozen its funds has hit out at a Federal Government suggestion the company has financial troubles.[MORE]
Call for research into Top End farming
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Investing in agriculture in Australia's north could not only be a way to beat climate change, but could also help feed the planet, a new report says.[MORE]
South-east alone in agricultural growth: report
New figures show south-east South Australia is the only region in the state experiencing growth in agriculture.[MORE]
DPI defends research station closures
Up to 200 jobs could be lost with the closure of eight agricultural research stations across New South Wales, including one at Berry.[MORE]
AgForce chief highlights strong rural sentiment
The new president of the rural lobby group AgForce says despite current global financial woes, many farmers are optimistic.[MORE]
Queenslander appointed Cattle Council president
A north Queensland cattle producer has been elected to lead the beef industry's national peak body, the Cattle Council of Australia. [MORE]
Rising costs hinders southern WA agribusiness
A new study has found agriculture businesses in the Western Australia's south-west and south-east have been hampered by increasing operating costs.[MORE]
North-west agribusiness above average
A new report has revealed the New England and north-west New South Wales is performing well economically compared to other parts of NSW.[MORE]
Drought takes toll on agribusiness confidence
As the drought bites deeper, business confidence in South Australian agribusiness continues to wane.[MORE]
Survey reveals lower agribusiness confidence
A survey of agribusinesses in far west New South Wales has found business confidence is down and many are struggling to manage the cost of fuel and freight.[MORE]
Call for lifting of Thorpdale potato restrictions
The Victorian Potato Growers Council is pushing for trade restrictions to be lifted from the Thorpdale area of West Gippsland.[MORE]
Fears run-off regulations may force out cane farmers
A north Queensland cane farmer is warning the State Government new regulations on the industry could force some land-holders off their properties.[MORE]
Hidden costs in growers' exit package: Forrest
New details emerging on the federal exit package for small horticulturists has sparked outrage in Sunraysia.[MORE]
Local farmers to share in reef protection funds
Reef Catchments Mackay Whitsunday says farmers in the north Queensland region will soon see their share of $5.8 million in Federal Government funding to improve farming practices and protect the Great Barrier Reef.[MORE]
Statistics confirm farmers are struggling
Fresh figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Tasmanian farmers are struggling with the effects of three years of drought.[MORE]
Commission wants reform for drought assistance
The Productivity Commission says drought assistance should be reformed to stop inefficiency being rewarded.[MORE]
VFF backs push for EC replacement
The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is supporting the national organisation's call for Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) style loans for drought affected farmers.[MORE]
Alice conference puts focus on regional issues
The Northern Territory Cattlemen's Association says a conference on regional issues starting today in Alice Springs will help central Australian producers.[MORE]
Drought forces SA property foreclosures
Reports are emerging of property foreclosures in South Australia because of the drought. [MORE]
Show organisers pleased with attendance numbers
Organisers are hailing this year's Royal Hobart show a success, with more than 46,000 people flocking to the event.[MORE]
New water trading scheme offers irrigators faster service
Irrigators are expected to benefit from a faster and more efficient water trading scheme.[MORE]
DPI compiling report on hail damaged crops
The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) says a horticulturist is visiting New South Wales north coast farms to compile a report on damage from the hailstorm.[MORE]
