Tag: Agricultural Prices
Northern agricultural properties in good financial position: valuer
A property valuer says interest in northern Australia's agricultural land should remain strong this year, despite the economic downturn.[MORE]
Murray Goulburn aware of milk price cut pain
The managing director of Murray Goulburn has refused to speculate how long dairy farmers might be affected by milk price cuts.[MORE]
Milk price cut shocks dairy farmers
Dairy farmers have been shocked by a big cut to the farm gate milk price by one of Victoria's major buyers.[MORE]
WAFF welcomes fertiliser findings
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) has welcomed a parliamentary committee finding that there is evidence of price gouging in the fertiliser industry.[MORE]
Rail closure blamed for grain price disparity
Grain growers in a Mallee town in Victoria say they are being offered about $30-a-tonne less for grain than those at neighbouring receival sites.[MORE]
Growers hope for tropical fruit price boost
The Yeppoon Fruit Growers and Local Producers Association says it is hoping for better tropical fruit prices from this year's crop.[MORE]
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]
