Latest Agriculture News

Duxton Farms has successfully passed all scheme resolutions required to advance its strategic acquisition of four Australian private companies in walnuts, dried fruits, orchards, and bees. The merger awaits final conditions before completion.

New Zealand Coastal Seafoods has strengthened its financial footing with a $100,000 convertible note investment from cornerstone backer Ilwella Pty Ltd, aiming to accelerate its sustainable growth plans.

The ACCC has approved Elders Limited’s acquisition of Delta Agribusiness, contingent on Elders divesting six Delta retail stores in Western Australia to preserve local competition.

Eildon Capital Group has recommended that securityholders accept Samuel Terry Asset Management’s unsolicited $0.875 per security takeover offer, which represents a 24% premium to recent trading prices. An independent expert has deemed the offer fair and reasonable, but uncertainties remain around board composition and liquidity post-offer.

Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd advances permitting for its Ema rare earths project in Brazil, securing strong local government support and progressing key licence applications.

The Takeovers Panel has declined to investigate allegations against Duxton Farms’ major shareholders regarding a complex merger and share placement, clearing the way for the company’s strategic consolidation plans.

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.

Kelsian Group has postponed the start of its new Kangaroo Island ferry service to June 2026, citing vessel delivery delays and aiming to avoid peak season disruptions. The new ferries will significantly increase capacity and offer fare discounts to residents during the transition.

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.

Gowing Bros. Limited posted a $3.29 million loss for FY25 but declared a fully franked 3 cent final dividend, highlighting ongoing development at Sawtell Commons and a strong sustainability agenda.