Tag: Agricultural Prices
Cattle sale may have set new record
A new national sale record for brahman cattle may have been set in north-west Queensland.[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]
Farm group predicts more fertiliser price falls
The Western Australian Farmers Federation says producers are set to benefit from declining fertiliser prices.[MORE]
Growers in the dark as wineries hold back prices
Wine grape industry leaders say they are now not expecting any indication of prices from wineries before December.[MORE]
Farm group backs red meat shipments
A farming lobby group has backed moves by Western Australia's red meat producers to send their produce interstate in the hope of getting a far better return.[MORE]
Rural lending on the increase
One of Australia's biggest rural lenders says farmers are continuing to grow their businesses despite the instability in the financial market.[MORE]
Consumers warned as meat prices rise
Consumers are being warned they could soon by paying more for beef and other meats. [MORE]
Grain harvest predictions give hope of cheaper food prices
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The latest crop report raises the prospect that food prices could be on the way down.[MORE]
Outlook brighter for Tas farmers
A new survey shows Tasmanian farmers are the most optimistic in the nation.[MORE]
Working group to consider rural industry costs
The Western Australian Farmers Federation is hoping to establish a working group to look at the crippling production costs facing producers.[MORE]
Agriculture outlook to remain stable: Bureau
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) says Western Australia's agriculture outlook is expected to remain fairly unchanged into the future.[MORE]
Emerald hosts Ag-Grow Field Days
Rural producers from across Queensland have converged on the Central Highlands for the annual Ag-Grow Field Days.[MORE]
Beef industry demands price discrepancy inquiry
The beef industry has demanded a royal commission after cattle prices reached record levels on international markets but fell in Australia.[MORE]
Spud growers unhappy with price offer
Potato growers in Tasmania who supply vegetable processor Simplot have called on the company to re-negotiate a contract offer.[MORE]
Farmers suffer under strong dollar: Canegrowers
Rural lobby group Canegrowers says most farmers will be operating at a loss because of the recent strong performance of the Australian dollar.[MORE]
WA cheese shortage sparks big price increase
One of the state's largest dairy manufacturers says Australia is experiencing a dramatic cheese shortage.[MORE]
ABARE forecasts high grain prices in '09
The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE) is forecasting high grain prices well into next year, despite a predicted boost in worldwide production.[MORE]
Dollar rise to hurt producers
Commodities traders have warned that wool and beef producers will be hardest hit by the recent rise in the Australian dollar.[MORE]
Forrest rejects scrapping of single desk
The federal Member for Mallee is slamming proposed new laws governing the export of Australian wheat.[MORE]
Wheat growers urged to cash in on high grain prices
Wheat growers are being encouraged to pre-sell up to one third of their crop while grain prices are still high.[MORE]
UNICEF warns high food prices forcing kids into work
UNICEF has warned the increase in food prices is leading to not only to empty stomachs but also empty classrooms in poor countries, as parents send their children to work rather than school.[MORE]
WA farm costs rise as fuel and fertiliser prices soar
A farm management consultant has warned the cost of this year's cropping program has risen about 15 per cent because of escalating fuel and fertiliser prices.[MORE]
Citrus growers move towards wine grapes
Citrus growers are making the switch to wine grapes to share a stake in the lucrative market but they are being warned to think twice before planting new vines.[MORE]
Govt likely to approve pineapple levy: Growcom
Horticulture lobby group Growcom says it is confident the Federal Government will approve a levy for the pineapple industry.[MORE]
Spiralling grain prices expected to ease
Commodities traders have warned spiralling grain prices are expected to ease once the northern harvest begins in July.[MORE]
