Latest Agribusiness News

TasFoods narrowed its half-year loss by 29% despite a 21% drop in sales amid persistent poultry oversupply and discounted pricing. Strategic asset sales and cost-cutting efforts aim to stabilize the business in a challenging market.

Australian Agricultural Projects Limited reported a $1.96 million profit for FY2025, driven by a strong olive oil harvest despite frost setbacks and rising olive oil prices. The company plans to farm a key orchard section directly after leaseholders declined renewal.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals Group (ASX, AHF) reported a 14% revenue increase to $7.17 million for FY25, driven by a nearly fourfold surge in its infant formula segment, while reducing its net loss by 29%. The company remains debt-free and is expanding its footprint in China and Vietnam.

Wellard Limited reported a net profit of US$1.3 million for FY2025, driven by operational improvements and strategic asset sales. With the sale of its last livestock vessels completed, the company plans to delist from the ASX and return surplus cash to shareholders.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank reported an 11% rise in customers and a 6.6% increase in deposits for FY25, while statutory earnings were weighed down by a significant goodwill impairment charge.

Qube Holdings Limited reported robust FY25 underlying revenue growth of 27%, driven by strong performances in its Logistics & Infrastructure and Ports & Bulk divisions, while declaring a 71% increase in full-year dividends. Despite challenges including industrial action and weather disruptions, Qube expects continued earnings growth in FY26 supported by strategic acquisitions and operational resilience.

Duxton Farms has received Foreign Investment Review Board approval for its strategic merger and updated its timetable for key shareholder and court approvals, alongside a $4.55 million capital raise.

Elders Limited faces a regulatory delay from the ACCC on its acquisition of Delta Agribusiness but remains optimistic about the deal's benefits and completion timeline.

Sprintex has advanced a promising trial with a major Dutch agribusiness, potentially unlocking €4.8 million in sales, while also securing a significant private-label contract in China’s booming aquaculture sector.

Australian Vintage Ltd is accelerating its inventory reduction by exiting the Millewa Vineyard lease early, unlocking over $8 million in net cash flow benefits and reshaping its grape sourcing strategy.

SunRice reported a slight decline in FY25 revenue to $1.85 billion but achieved improved profitability, driven by strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies. The company is investing in sustainability and capacity upgrades as it pursues its 2030 Growth Strategy.

SunRice Group reported a 4% rise in net profit for FY25 alongside an 8% dividend increase, navigating inflation and currency volatility with strategic growth initiatives.