Latest Agribusiness News

Judo Capital Holdings Limited reaffirmed its FY25 guidance at its 2025 Investor Day, highlighting strong lending growth, a maturing technology platform, and a focused strategy to optimize its SME banking model.

The ACCC has issued a preliminary Statement of Issues regarding Elders Limited’s proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness, signaling potential competition challenges that could affect the deal’s timeline.

The ACCC has raised preliminary concerns that Elders’ proposed acquisition of Delta Agribusiness could reduce competition in rural merchandise supply across key Australian regions, potentially impacting prices and service quality.

Sprintex has commissioned an upgraded manure processing system with Mest Water, setting the stage for a major trial at Van Drie Group farms that could unlock A$8.4 million in revenue. The company is also expanding its market reach with a new mobile system targeting smaller farms amid tightening EU ammonia regulations.

Elders Limited has reported a robust 67% increase in underlying EBIT for the first half of FY25, driven by higher livestock prices and strategic acquisitions, while navigating challenges from dry weather impacting crop inputs.

Elders Limited reported a robust half-year performance for the period ending 31 March 2025, with profit after tax surging 190% to $33.6 million and revenue rising 5% to $1.41 billion. The company’s growth was driven by strong livestock prices, real estate acquisitions, and disciplined cost management.

GrainCorp Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend of AUD 0.24 per share, fully franked, reflecting steady returns for shareholders for the first half of 2025.

GrainCorp reported a robust first half of FY25 with improved earnings and upgraded guidance, underpinned by strong East Coast grain volumes and operational resilience.

GrainCorp Limited reported a strong first half with revenue up 21% to $4.09 billion and net profit rising 17% to $58.1 million, prompting an increased dividend and share buy-back program.

Sprintex Limited has advanced its commercial and technological milestones with major European and Indian orders, breakthrough energy efficiency validation, and a successful A$3.25 million equity raise, positioning the company for accelerated growth.

Bendigo Bank reported a slight dip in cash earnings for the half year ending December 2024, despite robust growth in customer deposits and ongoing investments in its transformation program.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported a modest dip in cash earnings for the half year ended December 2024, offset by strong residential lending growth and a maintained fully franked dividend. The bank’s strategic investments and digital transformation efforts continue amid margin compression and rising expenses.