Latest Agricultural Sector News

Ridley Corporation’s FY26 results reveal a dramatic revenue surge fueled by its Incitec Pivot Fertilisers acquisition, alongside a significant profit drop due to a $31.8 million impairment on NovaqPro® and acquisition costs. The company declares a higher fully franked dividend, signaling confidence despite challenges.

Vita Resources has inked a Heads of Agreement with Otago Gold, marking its strategic entry into New Zealand's gold sector with exclusive rights to explore hard-rock deposits below 10 metres depth across key Southland and Otago tenements.

Minbos Resources has secured a US$13.8 million Phase 2 construction contract with Grupo Arliz, marking a pivotal step toward completing its Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Plant in Angola. With key equipment already on site and funding in place, the project moves closer to operational readiness.

Terragen Holdings secures a landmark supply agreement for its probiotic and biostimulant products with Ravensworth Feedlot, alongside a $2.8 million funded trial at Mort & Co’s Grassdale feedlot to validate its probiotic’s impact on cattle performance.

New Zealand Rural Land Company posted a stable FY25 with $7.9 million net profit and raised FY26 AFFO guidance, shifting to quarterly dividends targeting 90-100% of AFFO amid a board refresh.

Aguia Resources has addressed all regulatory queries for its Tres Estradas phosphate mine operating licence, with final approval expected soon. The project remains on track for mid-May operational readiness, while its Pampafos fertiliser offers a significant cost edge amid supply shortages in Southern Brazil.

RLF AgTech has raised $4.5 million through an institutional placement to accelerate its commercial rollout and meet rising demand amid global fertiliser shortages.

LaserBond Ltd has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue up 13.4% and net profit after tax more than doubling, underpinned by a significant licensing agreement with Komatsu and ongoing R&D investments.

RLF AgTech has secured strategic distribution partnerships with two leading Indian agricultural groups, marking its commercial entry into one of the world’s largest crop nutrition markets. These agreements position RLF for rapid expansion in India’s vast and growing agricultural sector.

Elders Limited has announced René Dedoncker as its next CEO, set to begin in October 2026, with current CEO Mark Allison staying on through a transition period. Dedoncker brings two decades of agribusiness leadership experience from Fonterra and Mars Corporation.

Skin Elements Limited has marked a pivotal quarter with a $2.5 million capital raise and successful product evaluations, setting the stage for commercial rollout of its natural biotechnology range in 2026.

Duxton Farms has initiated the sale of three major cropping properties near Forbes, NSW, signaling a full exit from broadacre cropping in the region as it pivots towards diversified agricultural investments.