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Lawson Grains acquires Bulgandra Aggregation

Lawson Grains, a corporate farmer, recently expanded its portfolio in southern New South Wales with the acquisition of the Bulgandra Aggregation. This 3096ha property, located 8km south-east of Rand and 62km north-west of Albury, was purchased for approximately $44 million. The Bulgandra Aggregation is...

Layn increases production capacity with the addition of a new facility.

Layn Natural Ingredients has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the expansion of its precision fermentation and enzyme production capabilities with the introduction of a new state-of-the-art facility. This development highlights the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the production of bioactive ingredients....

Increasing pressure to reduce the import duty on wheat from India.

The Indian wheat flour-milling industry is currently facing conflicting concerns surrounding the upcoming wheat harvest. In response to the lowest domestic inventories in more than a decade and soaring prices, the industry has called on the government to consider reducing or abolishing the wheat...

Current Global Market Status of Dietary Fibres in Animal Feed

The global animal feed dietary fibre market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing recognition of the importance of dietary fibre in animal nutrition. Dietary fibre, which consists of indigestible components of plant-based foods, plays a crucial role in maintaining...

Farmers express concerns about Duxton and Federal Government’s $121M water agreement.

The recent sale of 30,614.7 megalitres of water entitlements by Duxton Water to the Federal Government for an estimated $121.3 million has sparked criticism from farming groups. This sale was part of the government's Expressions of Interest 2 – Large Portfolios of Water...

Outlook acknowledges Australia’s need for innovative strategies to combat protectionism

The ABARES Outlook 2025 forum highlighted the challenges facing Australia in navigating the agricultural trade environment in an era of increased protectionism, a weaker World Trade Organization, and political turbulence. The forum emphasized the need for new and creative strategies to address these challenges...