4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (902+ words) Grain growers have questioned why a Senate committee has reopened a paraquat debate they believed had been settled by Australia's chemical regulator. They warn an upper house inquiry could undermine confidence in the country's independent approval system and create fresh…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (800+ words) Last week I described writing about the grain market as a bit like Groundhog Day, with the Black Sea once again responsible for much of the excitement. A week later, we are still talking about Russia, Ukraine and interrupted grain…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (505+ words) Have you heard that Australian agriculture topped $100 billion? Well, brace yourself because our illustrious leaders have just kicked the biggest own goal of the century so far. They have been out celebrating $100b milestone like drunken sailors and every politician in…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (793+ words) Writing the grain market update is starting to feel a little like Groundhog Day. I open the computer, look at what moved wheat and, once again, we are back in the Black Sea. Russia and Ukraine are attacking ports, ships…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (645+ words) The Australian agriculture industry will struggle to get the workforce it needs from backpackers on holiday visas with regulations the way they currently stand according to the managing director of a leading ag recruitment firm. Jimmy McKenzie, AgRec, based in…...