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The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate allegations against Duxton Farms’ major shareholders concerning a recent merger and capital placement, affirming no change in control despite reduced voting power.

Cobram Estate Olives has successfully closed a $6.1 million Share Purchase Plan alongside a $2 million shortfall placement, fueling its US growth ambitions. The capital raise complements a recent $175 million institutional placement, underpinning the company’s strategic farmland acquisitions and olive grove developments in America.

Select Harvests updates on its 2025 almond crop, revealing a slightly smaller harvest than forecast but a strong reduction in net debt and a promising 2026 bloom outlook.

BPH Global Ltd reports steady seaweed sales of A$222,656 for August, supported by a fully operational warehouse in Makassar and ongoing partnerships in Indonesia.

Ridley Corporation has completed its $300 million acquisition of Incitec Pivot Fertilisers, marking a strategic expansion into a new growth pillar within Australian agricultural services.

Murray Cod Australia Limited reports a profitable FY25 with a significant biomass increase and completes a $17 million capital raise to fund infrastructure and market expansion ahead of a commercial inflection in FY26.

Murray Cod Australia has raised approximately A$17 million through an institutional placement to fund a significant expansion in production capacity and sales capabilities as it enters a pivotal growth phase.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has scheduled its decision on Elders Limited’s acquisition of Delta Agribusiness for 9 October 2025, as Elders continues to address regulatory concerns.

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited reported a significant interim loss driven by biological asset valuation pressures and operational costs, while announcing a strategic $8.14 million property purchase.

New Zealand King Salmon reports a $20.8 million net loss for the half-year ending July 2025, driven by biological asset write-downs, while maintaining EBITDA guidance and advancing key growth initiatives.

Bio-Gene Technology’s novel acaricide Flavocide demonstrated over 90% mortality against Lyme disease-carrying ticks in lab tests presented by Purdue University, highlighting its potential in public health applications.

An application to the Takeovers Panel challenges Duxton Farms’ recent merger and share placement, alleging undisclosed associations and potential breaches of takeover laws by major shareholders.