ACCC raises concerns for north over LDC’s bid for Namoi

The ACCC has raised concerns with LDC’s bid for Namoi Cotton, citing a possible lack of competition for the burgeoning northern Australian industry. ..Read More

Grain Central, May 16, 2024

Indonesia’s PKT in talks to buy Incitec Pivot Fertilisers

Incitec Pivot is in advanced negotiations with Indonesian PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur for the potential sale of its fertiliser business…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 16, 2024

Scale comes to market with Qld, NSW holdings

This week we preview Ray Scott Pastoral Company’s six Qld holdings ahead of public listing, as well as Merridale in southern Qld, and NILOC in central NSW.
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Linda Rowley, May 16, 2024

Feedgrain Focus: Dry south lifts prices

Slow selling from growers and solid export demand has seen prices ratchet up in the past week, with growers flat out planting, and niggling concerns about dry in the south…Read More

Liz Wells, May 16, 2024

GrainCorp talks up energy, sustainability in HY results

Investments focused on oils, sustainability and animal nutrition grabbed the limelight in GrainCorp’s half-yearly results out today…Read More

Liz Wells, May 16, 2024

Federal Budget light on good news for ag sectors

The Federal Budget handed down last night has drawn criticism for its lack of agricultural infrastructure and drought-funding initiatives. ..Read More

Grain Central, May 15, 2024

Daily Market Wire 16 May 2024

Apart from a firming in MATIF wheat, markets closed lower in overnight trading. ..Read More

Lachstock Consulting, May 16, 2024

National planting passes 65pc in mixed conditions

Planting of Australia’s winter crop is continuing at pace, despite rain being desperately needed in many WA, SA and Vic districts to shore up yield prospects…Read More

Liz Wells, May 15, 2024

Port of Newcastle pays up, looks ahead

Port of Newcastle has cleared a major hurdle to developing NSW’s second major container port by making a one-off payment of $13M to NSW Ports. ..Read More

Grain Central, May 14, 2024

Drought in Mexico drives up grain import demand

A dry season is limiting wheat production in Mexico, which is expected to import a record amount of corn to supplement its own crop. ..Read More

Peter McMeekin, Grain Brokers Australia, May 14, 2024

Double-strength mouse bait supported: GPSA

A GPSA survey shows members have had a much better Australian grain producers have found the double strength mouse bait effective in combatting mice on farm…Read More

Grain Central, May 15, 2024

Weekly rainfall update + rainfall outlook 15 May 2024

Inland Qld, north-eastern SA, Vic and NSW received totals of 50-100mm in the past week, while south-west WA received 25-50mm. ..Read More

Bureau of Meteorology, May 14, 2024

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