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Investigations under way into potential paraquat class action

Shine Lawyers has launched an investigation into a potential class action concerning paraquat and its alleged link to Parkinson’s disease…Read More

Emma Alsop, June 5, 2025

Victrato triggers warning on livestock withholding period

Livestock producers are being warned to strictly adhere to buffer periods when feeding material from wheat and barley crops treated with Victrato…Read More

Lydia Burton, June 5, 2025

Ten side-by-side vehicles on offer at FarmFest

With a wide range of side-by-sides on show at FarmFest this week, Beef Central hit the stands to do some homework for those keen to strike a deal before June 30…Read More

Lydia Burton, Emma Alsop, Eric Barker and James Nason, June 5, 2025

ABARES releases initial forecasts for winter crops

ABARES initial new-crop estimates put wheat at 30.6Mt, barley at 12.8Mt, canola at 5.7Mt, and chickpeas and lentils at 1.9Mt and 1.5Mt respectively…Read More

Grain Central, June 3, 2025

Eyes on SA ahead of its budget, forecast rain

Ahead of tomorrow’s SA Budget, and rain forecast for coming days, lobby groups are calling on government to increase support for drought-hit producers. ..Read More

Grain Central, June 4, 2025

ABARES lifts summer-crop estimate to 4.8Mt

Australia’s summer-crop production is forecast to reach 4.8Mt for 2024-25, according to ABARES data out this week. ..Read More

Grain Central, June 4, 2025

Proposed super tax sparks concern: GrainGrowers chair

Rhys Turton is urging the government to change a proposed tax on superannuation funds’ unrealised gains on agricultural landholdings…Read More

GrainGrowers chair Rhys Turton, June 4, 2025

Grains unfairly carrying load of DAFF costs: GTA

Grain Trade Australia has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposal to lift DAFF cost-recovery charges on the sector by 25pc in 2025-26…Read More

Emma Alsop, June 2, 2025

SA, Vic get patchy rain, more needed

Parts of drought-affected SA have had handy rain in recent days, but more is needed soon to safely get the state’s crop, and Vic’s too, up and away on time…Read More

Liz Wells, June 2, 2025

NW Qld phosphate venture declared prescribed project

The Qld Govt has declared the PhosOne phosphate rock project in the state’s north-west a prescribed project, a move set to streamline approvals for the pit-to-production venture…Read More

Grain Central, June 2, 2025

ACCC raises concerns over Elders-Delta merger

The ACCC has raised preliminary concerns over Elders’ proposed acquisition of Delta, warning the deal could significantly reduce competition in rural merchandise and agronomy services…Read More

Emma Alsop, May 29, 2025

GPA welcomes ACCC caution on proposed Elders-Delta merger

ACCC’s announcement today voicing concerns about the proposed take-over of Delta Agribusiness by Elders has been welcomed by Grain Producers Australia…Read More

Grain Central, May 29, 2025

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