Latest Agriculture News

Select Harvests delivered a 33% rise in underlying NPAT despite a wet harvest and higher costs, announcing a fully franked interim dividend and a 10% on-market share buy-back.

Nufarm Limited posted a 35% rise in underlying net profit after tax to $52.1 million for HY26, driven by margin expansion and cost discipline despite a 5% revenue decline to $1.71 billion. The company confirmed its FY26 outlook, targeting strong earnings growth and leverage reduction.

Rural Funds Group has lodged replacement constitutions for its key trusts, Rural Funds Trust and RF Active, refining governance, stapling mechanics, and compliance frameworks to align with evolving regulatory standards.

Aguia Resources has received official commercialisation approval for its Pampafos phosphate fertiliser project, enabling invoicing and marketing ahead of a targeted sales campaign designed to boost cash flow by mid-2026.

Bio-Gene Technology has raised A$3.21 million to complete critical safety studies for its novel insecticide Flavocide and ramp up production of its natural insecticide Qcide, advancing its path to commercialisation in multiple global markets.

Silver Mines has bolstered its Bowdens Silver Project by acquiring a 3,345-hectare freehold land parcel for $12.5 million, enhancing water security, biodiversity efforts, and infrastructure options ahead of a key feasibility study.

Wide Open Agriculture has agreed with Curtin University to replace its tiered royalty structure with a single 3.5% flat royalty on net sales, streamlining financial planning and enhancing commercial scalability for its lupin protein technology.

South Port New Zealand is navigating a significant leadership transition with CEO Nigel Gear stepping down after 8.5 years, replaced by port veteran Derek Nind, while Chair Philip Cory-Wright plans retirement. The company reports strong trading momentum, aiming for a record full year despite geopolitical uncertainties.

Papyrus Australia has fulfilled a critical contract milestone by delivering 200 biodegradable Collar Keeper product samples to TBS Mining Solutions, enabling the next phase of product testing despite a slight delay.

Australian Dairy Nutritionals has locked in a $1.5 million secured loan facility with RELI Capital to shore up working capital and support its FY26 strategy, using its Yaringa dairy farm as collateral.

Australian Agricultural Company (ASX:AAC) defies North Queensland floods to deliver a 23% jump in operating profit, driven by strong beef pricing and herd valuation gains.

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.